Latin America
Pet travel to Buenos Aires
SENASA clearance and bilingual health certification managed end-to-end.
Clearance & Entry
What's required to enter.
- 1
Rabies vaccination (dogs and cats, 30+ days before travel)
- 2
Health certificate endorsed by USDA-APHIS or national competent authority
- 3
SENASA import permit for animals from outside MERCOSUR
- 4
External and internal parasite treatment
- 5
ISO microchip (strongly recommended)
These are the official entry rules for Argentina.
Read our step-by-step compliance guide covering every document, timing window, and government contact for Argentina.
Argentina's SENASA enforces strict import controls for non-MERCOSUR origins. Ezeiza International Airport has a dedicated SENASA inspection office. We coordinate pre-clearance submissions and bilingual documentation.
— Paws en Route Compliance Team
Our process
How we handle Buenos Aires.
Documentation Review
We audit every certificate, vaccination record, and microchip date against the exact requirements for Buenos Aires.
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 Buenos Aires.
Ezeiza International (EZE) has a dedicated SENASA inspection office in the cargo/live-animal area. We coordinate pre-clearance submissions 2 weeks in advance and arrange airport-to-city private transfer. Aeroparque (AEP) handles domestic routes only.
Entry Airports
Supported Airlines
At a glance
Lead time
14–30 days
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Pet-Friendly Stays
Where to rest in Buenos Aires.
Pleno Palermo Soho Ex Own Grand Palermo Soho
Pleno Palermo Soho Ex Own Grand Palermo Soho accepts dogs of any size in designated rooms for no additional fee. Cats may also be allowed by request,
Casa Thames in Palermo Soho
This 1-bedroom condo in Buenos Aires is pet friendly! Dogs of any size are welcome for no additional fee. Cats may also be allowed by request.
Casa Lima sur
Casa Lima sur allows dogs of any size for no additional fee. Cats may also be allowed by request.
Paws en Route
Not seeing your ideal stay? Our concierge knows every pet-friendly property in Buenos Aires.
Paws en route members get waived pet fees at select partner properties in Buenos Aires. Ask your concierge which properties are currently in the programme.
Getting Around
Navigating Buenos Aires 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
Buenos Aires has Latin America's most dog-friendly metro. The Subte allows leashed dogs at no extra charge, on all lines, at all hours. A remarkable policy — use it freely.
Private Cars
Our BA network of remises (private hire cars) is fully pet-cleared. Uber also operates extensively. We coordinate Ezeiza pickups with SENASA inspection completion.
On Foot
Palermo's wide boulevards and the Reserva Ecológica coastal walk are exceptional on foot. We map the off-lead zones in Parque Tres de Febrero and the dog-walker corridors.
Private Ground Transport
Climate-controlled, GPS-tracked fleet. Seamless door-to-door service between cities or to your final destination.
Experiences & Culture
Buenos Aires, with your dog.
Avenida de Mayo Dog Park
There's a small off-leash dog park here that's a popular stopping point for dog walkers in Buenos Aires. You'll find it as Rivadavia curves into Avenida
Rivadavia and Avenida de Mayo, Buenos Aires, AR
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Want more to do with your dog? Our experts plan the perfect itinerary in Buenos Aires.
Local Infrastructure
Know before you land.
Emergency resources, export-certified clinics, and vetted boarding — vetted and saved before departure.
Emergency Vet
Clínica Veterinaria Belgrano 24h
Export Clinic
Centro Veterinario Palermo
Boarding & Daycare
Canine Club Buenos Aires
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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 Buenos Aires.
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Your Preparation Timeline
We build a personalised calendar for Buenos Aires: 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 Buenos Aires and confirmed before you land, so your first day is calm.
Common questions about Buenos Aires.
Everything you're likely wondering before you start the process.
