Bringing a pet to Bolivia

Last reviewed July 2, 2026

Bolivia's pet import rules are moderately strict and vary depending on the rabies-risk category of the country of origin. There is no mandatory quarantine for pets from low-risk countries, but stricter requirements—including possible quarantine—apply for pets arriving from high-risk regions. All pets need a health certificate, proof of rabies vaccination, and a rabies titer test if coming from a high-risk country.

Requirements for your pet

Showing requirements for a dog travelling from United States to Bolivia.

Microchip
Required
ISO 11784/11785
Rabies vaccine
Required
From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel
Rabies titer test (FAVN)
Not required
Quarantine
None
Health certificate
Required
Official government or USDA/DEFRA-endorsed veterinarian · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • Rabies vaccination certificate (showing vaccine given at least 21 days before arrival)
  • International health certificate (CITA or equivalent, issued within 10 days of arrival)
  • Microchip registration document (ISO 11784/11785 compliant)

Rough budget

Rough ballpark: microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200, rabies vaccine ~$20-50. Confirm current prices with a local vet and SENASAG.

No additional requirements for free-origin countries.

Microchip
Required
ISO 11784/11785
Rabies vaccine
Required
From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel
Rabies titer test (FAVN)
Not required
Quarantine
None
Health certificate
Required
Official government or USDA/DEFRA-endorsed veterinarian · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • Rabies vaccination certificate (showing vaccine given at least 21 days before arrival)
  • International health certificate (CITA or equivalent, issued within 10 days of arrival)
  • Microchip registration document (ISO 11784/11785 compliant)

Rough budget

Rough ballpark: microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200, rabies vaccine ~$20-50. Confirm current prices with a local vet and SENASAG.

No additional requirements for low-risk-origin countries.

Microchip
Required
ISO 11784/11785
Rabies vaccine
Required
From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel
Rabies titer test (FAVN)
Not required
Quarantine
None
Health certificate
Required
Official government or USDA/DEFRA-endorsed veterinarian · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • Rabies vaccination certificate (showing vaccine given at least 21 days before arrival)
  • International health certificate (CITA or equivalent, issued within 10 days of arrival)
  • Microchip registration document (ISO 11784/11785 compliant)

Rough budget

Rough ballpark: microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200, rabies vaccine ~$20-50. Confirm current prices with a local vet and SENASAG.

No additional requirements for high-risk-origin countries.

Frequently asked questions

No, Bolivia does not require a rabies titer test for dogs from any country. A valid rabies vaccination certificate showing the vaccine was given at least 21 days before arrival is sufficient.
Bolivia does not publish a specific limit for non-commercial pet imports. However, if you bring more than 2 dogs, customs may treat the shipment as commercial and require an import permit and additional documentation. Check with SENASAG for the current limit.
No, Bolivia does not exempt emotional support or service dogs from standard import requirements. All dogs must meet the same microchip, rabies vaccination, and health certificate rules, regardless of their working status.
The health certificate must be issued within 10 days of the dog's arrival in Bolivia. It must be signed by an official government veterinarian (e.g., USDA-accredited vet in the US, DEFRA-endorsed vet in the UK) and endorsed by the relevant authority.
Yes, the microchip must be ISO 11784/11785 compliant (15-digit). If your dog's chip is not ISO-compliant, you must bring your own compatible scanner. The microchip must be implanted before the rabies vaccination.
No, the rabies vaccination cannot be given before 12 weeks of age, and there is a 21-day waiting period after vaccination. So the minimum age for entry is roughly 15 weeks (12 weeks + 21 days). Puppies younger than that cannot meet the rabies vaccine requirement.
Your dog may be refused entry, placed in quarantine at your expense, or returned to the origin country. Bolivia does not allow vaccination or microchipping on arrival. Ensure all requirements are met before travel.

Showing requirements for a cat travelling from United States to Bolivia.

Microchip
Required
ISO 11784/11785
Rabies vaccine
Required
From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel
Rabies titer test (FAVN)
Not required
Quarantine
None
Health certificate
Required
Official government or USDA/DEFRA-endorsed veterinarian · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • Microchip documentation (ISO 11784/11785)
  • Rabies vaccination certificate (administered at or after 12 weeks of age, at least 21 days before travel)
  • International health certificate (CVP) issued by an official veterinarian within 10 days of arrival

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only: microchip ~$30-50, rabies vaccine ~$20-40, health certificate ~$100-200. No import permit fee. Confirm current prices with a local vet and SENASAG.

No quarantine for cats from rabies-free origins. The health certificate must be endorsed by the official veterinary authority of the origin country (e.g., USDA APHIS in the US, DEFRA in the UK).

Microchip
Required
ISO 11784/11785
Rabies vaccine
Required
From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel
Rabies titer test (FAVN)
Not required
Quarantine
None
Health certificate
Required
Official government or USDA/DEFRA-endorsed veterinarian · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • Microchip documentation (ISO 11784/11785)
  • Rabies vaccination certificate (administered at or after 12 weeks of age, at least 21 days before travel)
  • International health certificate (CVP) issued by an official veterinarian within 10 days of arrival

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only: microchip ~$30-50, rabies vaccine ~$20-40, health certificate ~$100-200. No import permit fee. Confirm current prices with a local vet and SENASAG.

No quarantine for cats from low-risk origins.

Microchip
Required
ISO 11784/11785
Rabies vaccine
Required
From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel
Rabies titer test (FAVN)
Not required
Quarantine
None
Health certificate
Required
Official government or USDA/DEFRA-endorsed veterinarian · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • Microchip documentation (ISO 11784/11785)
  • Rabies vaccination certificate (administered at or after 12 weeks of age, at least 21 days before travel)
  • International health certificate (CVP) issued by an official veterinarian within 10 days of arrival

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only: microchip ~$30-50, rabies vaccine ~$20-40, health certificate ~$100-200. No import permit fee. Confirm current prices with a local vet and SENASAG.

No quarantine for cats from high-risk origins. Bolivia does not impose a rabies titer test or import permit for cats from any origin.

Frequently asked questions

No. Bolivia does not require a rabies titer test for cats from any origin, including high-risk countries. A valid rabies vaccination certificate and a health certificate issued within 10 days of travel are sufficient.
Bolivia generally allows up to 2 cats per person as non-commercial pets. Bringing more than 2 may require a commercial import permit and additional documentation. Confirm with SENASAG before travel.
No. Bolivia does not grant any exemptions for emotional support or service animals. All cats must meet the same microchip, rabies vaccination, and health certificate requirements regardless of their role.
The health certificate must be issued by an official veterinarian within 10 days of the cat's arrival in Bolivia. If your travel involves a layover, the certificate must still be valid on the date of entry.
No. Bolivia does not require an import permit for cats entering as personal pets. The required documents are a microchip, rabies vaccination certificate, and an international health certificate.
Yes, but the rabies vaccination cannot be given before 12 weeks of age, so a kitten under 12 weeks cannot meet the rabies vaccination requirement. You must wait until the kitten is at least 12 weeks old, then vaccinate and wait 21 days before travel.
You must bring your own ISO-compatible microchip reader. Bolivia's border officials may not have a reader for non-ISO chips. The microchip must be implanted before the rabies vaccination.

Showing requirements for a ferret travelling from United States to Bolivia.

Microchip
Required
ISO 11784/11785
Rabies vaccine
Required
From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel
Rabies titer test (FAVN)
Not required
Quarantine
None
Health certificate
Required
Official government veterinarian (SENASAG-authorized) · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • ISO microchip certificate
  • Rabies vaccination certificate (valid, administered after microchip)
  • Health certificate issued by an official vet within 10 days of travel
  • Vaccination record (distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis recommended but not mandatory)

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only: microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200, rabies vaccine ~$20-50. Confirm current prices with a local vet and SENASAG.

No rabies titer test or import permit required. Health certificate must be endorsed by the origin country's veterinary authority (e.g., USDA if from the US).

Microchip
Required
ISO 11784/11785
Rabies vaccine
Required
From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel
Rabies titer test (FAVN)
Not required
Quarantine
None
Health certificate
Required
Official government veterinarian (SENASAG-authorized) · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • ISO microchip certificate
  • Rabies vaccination certificate (valid, administered after microchip)
  • Health certificate issued by an official vet within 10 days of travel
  • Vaccination record (distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis recommended but not mandatory)

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only: microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200, rabies vaccine ~$20-50. Confirm current prices with a local vet and SENASAG.

Same as free tier. No titer test or import permit required. Health certificate must be endorsed by the origin country's veterinary authority (e.g., USDA for the US, DEFRA for the UK).

Microchip
Required
ISO 11784/11785
Rabies vaccine
Required
From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel
Rabies titer test (FAVN)
Required
Blood draw 30+ days before travel
Quarantine
30 days
Mandatory 30-day quarantine at a SENASAG-approved facility upon arrival. Costs borne by owner.
Health certificate
Required
Official government veterinarian (SENASAG-authorized) · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Required

Documents checklist

  • ISO microchip certificate
  • Rabies vaccination certificate (valid, administered after microchip)
  • FAVN titer test result (≥0.5 IU/mL)
  • Health certificate issued by an official vet within 10 days of travel
  • Import permit from SENASAG
  • Vaccination record (distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis recommended but not mandatory)

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only: microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200, rabies vaccine ~$20-50, FAVN titer test ~$100-250, import permit ~$50-100, quarantine ~$200-500. Confirm current prices with a local vet and SENASAG.

High-risk origins require a rabies titer test, import permit, and 30-day quarantine. The FAVN test must be done at an OIE-approved lab. Quarantine is at the owner's expense.

Apply / official ferret import page

Frequently asked questions

Bolivia does not set a strict numeric limit for non-commercial pet ferrets, but if you bring more than 5 ferrets, customs may treat the shipment as commercial and require additional permits and fees. For 1-5 ferrets, standard non-commercial rules apply.
No. Bolivia does not have a legal category for emotional support animals. Ferrets entering as pets must follow the same import rules regardless of any ESA designation. Service animals (e.g., guide dogs) have separate rules, but ferrets are not recognized as service animals.
There is no minimum age specified by SENASAG for ferrets. However, the rabies vaccine cannot be given before 12 weeks of age, and you must wait 21 days after vaccination before travel. So the earliest a ferret can enter is about 15 weeks old.
Distemper vaccination is not mandatory for entry into Bolivia, but it is strongly recommended by veterinarians. Some airlines may require it. Check with your carrier. If your ferret is not vaccinated, you may face quarantine or denial at the border if the vet suspects illness.
Most airlines allow ferrets in the cabin if they are in an approved carrier that fits under the seat. Check with your specific airline for size and weight limits (typically carrier must be ≤ 8 kg total). Some airlines may require a health certificate issued within 10 days of travel.
Bolivia does not require ongoing rabies vaccination for resident ferrets, but if you plan to re-export the ferret, the vaccine must be valid at the time of departure. Keep the vaccination up to date to avoid issues when leaving Bolivia.
No. Bolivia does not ban any ferret breeds or types. All domestic ferrets (Mustela putorius furo) are allowed. However, wild ferrets or hybrids may be subject to CITES regulations.

Good to know

Make sure your pet's rabies vaccination is current and administered at least 30 days before travel. The health certificate must be issued by a licensed veterinarian and endorsed by the veterinary authority of the country of origin. For pets from high-risk rabies countries, a rabies neutralizing antibody titer test (≥0.5 IU/ml) is required, and the test must be done at least 30 days after vaccination and at least 3 months before travel.

Airline rules & connecting flights

Government import rules are only half the picture — your airline sets its own pet policy on top of them: whether your petcan fly in the cabin at all, size/weight limits for the carrier, breed embargoes (many airlines refuse brachycephalic breeds like bulldogs and pugs in cargo), and seasonal heat restrictions. Check your specific airline's pet policy before booking — see IATA's Traveler's Pet Corner .

If your flight has a layover, the transit country can have its own pet rules — sometimes these apply even if you never leave the airport. If you're transiting through another country on the way to Bolivia, check that country's pet-entry/transit rules separately (search "pets" on this site for that country too).

For guidance only. Pet import rules change without notice and a wrong step can mean quarantine or a refused entry for your animal — always confirm current requirements with Bolivia's official veterinary/agriculture authority and your airline before travelling.