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Requirements for Bringing Dogs and Cats to Panama

Have you any plan of taking dogs to Panama? What are its essential requirements? No need to take any stress. Read our blog and enjoy a smooth travel experience.

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Requirements for Bringing Dogs and Cats to Panama

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  1. Requirements for Bringing Dogs and Cats to Panama No matter whether you are planning to spend a vacation in Panama or relocating there as a resident, the thought of leaving your favorite pet behind gives you a headache. We admit that  bringing pets into Panama  is an overwhelming project if you fail to plan properly.  Preparing the paperwork in time, obtaining official clearance, and making travel arrangements for the pet are some of the basic but essential tasks. Further, bear in mind that government agencies remain closed during the weekends. Hence, you need to start executing your plan keeping enough time in hand.  # Which Certificates Do You Need to Carry? Health Certificate:  Before departing the country, appoint a vet who can thoroughly examine your pet and provide a health certificate ensuring that the pet is in sound health.    Vaccination Certificate: Your pet needs to get the rabies vaccine at least 30 days before entering Panama. The last rabies shot must not be more than 12 months before traveling.

  2. Other  than  rabies,  cats  need  to  be  vaccinated against  Calicivirus,  Viral Parvovirus, and Leptospirosis. Also, dog shipping requires you to vaccinate the dog against Hepatitis, Distemper, Parvovirus, and Leptospirosis.  Certificate of Origin: If your pet doesn’t have the origin­certificate, contact your vet to get one.  USDA   Verification:  The   vaccination   and   health   certificates   need   to   be certified by USDA (United States Department of Agriculture).   # How to Get the Pet’s Health Certificate Endorsed? Local VS office: The officials of the VS (Veterinary Service) office review all the documents along with the health certificate. Therefore, you need to carry all these documents to obtain a certification for endorsement.  However, if you seek to save effort and time, you can simply mail the documents via overnight services of FedEx or UPS. Also, ensure to enclose a prepaid envelope along with it. You don’t need to carry the pet to the VS area office. Panama Consulate Endorsement or Apostille Endorsement:  The health certificate, USDA certificates, and vaccination certificates need to be certified by the Panamanian Consulate in the country of origin. You can also get the certificates apostilled by the state authority.  But remember, this is a mandatory step before taking dogs to Panama. So keep enough time in hand to accomplish all the tasks. Also, you better send the health and vaccination certificates to the Panamian consulate with a return envelope and a money order of $30 for each document.  # Why Should You Get Home Quarantine for the Pet? Home Quarantine: Basically a home quarantine indicates that you will keep the pet quarantined at home for 40 days. This prevents the contamination of any diseases. You can submit the home quarantine form to the Panama Airport authorities.   The home quarantine option is relatively cheaper as well as less stressful for the pet than the regular quarantine. While the regular one charges $10 per day for 40 days, you have to pay a fee of $130 for home quarantine for the same number of days.  

  3. Conclusion We believe these tips will effectively help you while bringing pets into Panama. However, if you require any more assistance regarding this, you may contact Panama Pet Relocation ­ a leading pet travel agency. With long expertise, we can help you to have a smooth travel experience.  Visit our website to know more about us. ……………………………. Panama Pet Relocation Email ID: info@panamapetrelocation.com Contact No: +507­66741598 Visit Us: https://www.panamapetrelocation.com Stay Connected Via: https://www.facebook.com/panamapetrelocation https://twitter.com/panamapetrelo https://www.instagram.com/panamapetrelocation/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/panama­pet­relocation https://www.youtube.com/user/panamapetrelocation

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