Paraguay Pet Import Requirements

Animals over ninety (90) days of age must enter immunized against Rabies, having used vaccines authorized by its Veterinary Authority in the country of application.

Date of rabies vaccination must be at least 30 and 360 days at most before date of departure. This requisite is only required for cats/dogs over 3 months of age.

In the case of animals primary vaccinated against Rabies, the shipment from the Exporting Country must be authorized once twenty-one (21) days have elapsed since the application of said vaccine. 

Animals under three (3) months of age may be admitted to enter when:

That they have not been in any property where any case of urban rabies has occurred in the last ninety (90) days, based on the owner's declaration and/or official epidemiological information.

A rabies titer test is not required to enter Paraguay from any country. Additional tests not required.

All animals that comply with all requisites will not be put into quarantine.

Paraguay does not publish a list of banned breeds.

 No entry of animals previously diagnosed with Leishmaniasis.

It is best to contact a local customs broker / company for up-to-date information on protocol and procedure.

Local broker information below:

OTC global GmbH
Ttte. Parquet 812
Caacupe – Paraguay

Phone: +595 981 369 945
E-Mail: anfrage@otc-global.com

Office hours:
Monday – Thursday from 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Fridays by appointment only

Documents required for general imports include a banker’s draft or letter of credit issued by a local bank as well as the following documents provided by the merchandise vendor: (a) commercial invoice, (b) bill of lading, (c) packing list, and (d) certificate of origin.  Paraguay requires that specific documentation for each import shipment (e.g., commercial receipt, certificate of origin, and cargo manifest) be certified by either the Paraguayan consulate in the country of origin or, subject to payment of a fee, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Paraguay. 

Import operations must be processed through authorized banks with notification to the Central Bank of Paraguay.  

Pets can enter in the cabin, as checked baggage or cargo. Upon arrival, you will present the documents and the Veterinary officer stationed at the entrance port will stamp them. All pets must be free of evidence of disease communicable to humans when examined at the airport. If not in apparent good health, further examination by a licensed veterinarian at your expense.