Latin America
Pet travel to Bogotá
ICA SISPAP registration and APHIS-endorsed health certificate — no quarantine for fully compliant pets.
Clearance & Entry
What's required to enter.
- 1
ICA SISPAP system registration at ica.gov.co — apply 2–3 weeks before travel
- 2
Rabies vaccination administered more than 30 days before travel and not expired; antiparasitic treatment documented
- 3
USDA APHIS-endorsed health certificate (USA) or CFIA-endorsed certificate (Canada) issued within 10 days
- 4
Breed restriction: Pit Bull Terrier and Staffordshire Terrier breeds are banned from import under Colombian Law 746/2002
These are the official entry rules for Colombia.
Read our step-by-step compliance guide covering every document, timing window, and government contact for Colombia.
No quarantine if documentation is complete. Incomplete paperwork risks home quarantine with ICA follow-up visits (~575,000 COP) or return to origin. Microchip is not a legal entry requirement under Colombian law but is essential for any subsequent international travel — we implant one as standard. Avianca, United, and American Airlines serve El Dorado International from North America.
— Paws en Route Compliance Team
Our process
How we handle Bogotá.
Documentation Review
We audit every certificate, vaccination record, and microchip date against the exact requirements for Bogotá.
Permit Filing
Our team files all import permits and advance notifications on your behalf, tracking approval status in real time.
Veterinary Coordination
We work with your vet or our partner clinics to issue compliant health certificates timed precisely to departure.
Airport Concierge
A dedicated chaperone manages customs inspection, APHIS or border authority clearance, and handover at destination.
Local Logistics
Getting your pet into Bogotá.
El Dorado International (BOG) has a dedicated ICA (Instituto Colombiano Agropecuario) inspection area. The physical ICA inspection on arrival is standard; an ICA fee of ~50,000 COP applies. We pre-register via SISPAP and coordinate the airport reception team.
Entry Airports
Supported Airlines
At a glance
Lead time
30–45 days
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Pet-Friendly Stays
Where to rest in Bogotá.
DoubleTree by Hilton Bogota Salitre AR
DoubleTree by Hilton Bogota Salitre AR allows pets up to 34 kg in designated rooms for no additional fee. Both dogs and cats are welcome. Food and water
Edizione 905 Amoblado 1 Hab Parque 93
This 1-bedroom apartment in Bogotá is pet friendly! Dogs of any size are welcome for no additional fee. Cats may also be allowed by request.
Apartamento Familia Premiun-Aeropuerto Y Embajada
Apartamento Familia Premiun-Aeropuerto Y Embajada is pet friendly! Dogs of any size are allowed for no additional fee. Cats may also be allowed
Wabisabi Glamping
Wabisabi Glamping allows pets of any size for an additional fee of COP 200000 per pet, per night, plus a refundable deposit of COP 20000 per night.
Paws en Route
Not seeing your ideal stay? Our concierge knows every pet-friendly property in Bogotá.
Paws en route members get waived pet fees at select partner properties in Bogotá. Ask your concierge which properties are currently in the programme.
Getting Around
Navigating Bogotá with your pet.
One of the biggest anxieties of pet travel is local transit. Here's everything you need to know before you land.
Public Transit
The TransMilenio BRT system does not permit pets. App-based ride services (InDriver, Cabify) operate across the city — confirm pet acceptance at booking as policies vary by driver.
Private Cars
Our Bogotá executive car network covers El Dorado Airport and all major zones — Chapinero, Zona Rosa, Usaquén. All vehicles pre-confirmed for pet transport with advance notice.
On Foot
Bogotá's Sunday Ciclovía — a 120km network of car-free streets — is the most dog-welcoming public event in South America. We map the safest walking routes from your hotel to Parque de la 93 and Usaquén's flea market.
Private Ground Transport
Climate-controlled, GPS-tracked fleet. Seamless door-to-door service between cities or to your final destination.
Experiences & Culture
Bogotá, with your dog.
Every pet's travel style is different. Contact our team for customised local intelligence and pet-friendly recommendations for Bogotá.
Pet-Friendly Dining
Eat out, dog in tow.
Verified dog-welcoming restaurants, cafés, and markets in Bogotá. Policy notes confirmed by our local team.
Terrace Dining
Canasto Picnic Bistró
Quinta Camacho
Organic café-bistro with a shaded outdoor garden terrace; dogs welcome and regularly seen at corner tables.
Casual
Gaira Café Cumbia House
Chapinero
Colombian cuisine and live cumbia music; dedicated pet-friendly outdoor terrace on the side garden.
Casual
Azahar Café
Parque 93 / Zona Rosa
Specialty coffee; the Zona Rosa location welcomes dogs on the pavement terrace.
Local Infrastructure
Know before you land.
Emergency resources, export-certified clinics, and vetted boarding — vetted and saved before departure.
Emergency Vet
Clínica de Urgencias Veterinarias
Export Clinic
Movet Cedritos
Boarding & Daycare
PetCol Cedritos
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We handle the flights, the veterinary compliance, and the door-to-door logistics. Tell us where you're starting from, and we'll calculate the route to Bogotá.
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Your Preparation Timeline
We build a personalised calendar for Bogotá: permits, vet appointments, and health certificates timed precisely to your departure window so nothing expires before you board.
Local Intelligence, Pre-loaded
Vetted stays, pet-safe transit routes, and emergency contacts, all curated for Bogotá and confirmed before you land, so your first day is calm.
Common questions about Bogotá.
Everything you're likely wondering before you start the process.
