Bolivia - Obtain a Pet Passport

ProcedureEdit

Get your pet fitted with a microchip. It secures your pet's identity and is a requirement to receive a passport. This is the start of a long process totaling at least a month and a half, so plan trips accordingly.
Make an appointment to have your pet vaccinated against rabies. This is a lengthy process and may be uncomfortable for your pet.
Have your pet undergo a blood test. The results will then be processed to determine if it is eligible for a passport.
Wait the allotted amount of time to receive your pet passport. If your pet has completed the blood test with positive results, there may still be a need for lab testing. This will cause a delay in processing. If your pet has poor blood results, it will be denied a passport.
You should receive your passport in as little as six weeks or up to three months. Processing times vary among countries. Although this is a lengthy and pricey process, it will ensure the safe passage of your pet.

Required DocumentsEdit

Valid Rabies Vaccination All pets must have a valid rabies vaccination, dated not less than 30 days and not more than 1 year before the arrival date. Pets should also be accompanied by a Rabies Vaccination Certificate.

Puppies & Kittens must be over 3 months old and travel on their own valid rabies vaccinations. Health Certificate

A Health Certificate, not dated more than 10 days before arrival, must also accompany the pet.

The health certificate must be stamped and signed by the Department of Agriculture of the country of origin.

This certificate must be written in or translated into Spanish Import Permit

No Import Permit required for dogs and cats. Consular Clearance

The export certificate must be notarized by consulate of Bolivia at the origin country, except Mercosur countries which need instead to be notarized by Ministry of foreign affairs. Quarantine

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

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Official site of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Address: Plaza Murillo c. Ingavi esq. c. Junn
Phone: (591) (2) 2408900 - 2409114-2408595
Fax: (591) (2) 2408642-2408905
Email: [email protected]
La Paz Bolivia

The National Agricultural Health and Food Safety SENASAG Contacts Directory

EligibilityEdit

In general the pet passport is regarded as an official registration document and is therefore compulsory for all dogs, cats and ferrets.

To enter Bolivia with pets you need a certificate from a licensed vet, ideally issued no more than 10 days prior to travel, and an up-to-date rabies vaccination certificate. It's advisable to take Spanish translations.

FeesEdit

Explain the fees structure which is required for obtaining the certificate/document.

ValidityEdit

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to UseEdit

Application Form for Export Certificate National Animal Health Animal Health Unit

Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

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InstructionsEdit

If you're bringing your pets with you on your overseas move, you'll have to make sure that they have all of the required vaccinations before being cleared at customs. You'll also need the required documentation and certification from a licensed animal health official prior to arriving.

All Dogs and Cats must first be micro-chipped then vaccinated against rabies at least 30 days, but not more than 12 months, prior to pet relocation to Bolivia and must be accompanied with a certificate of proof. Pets must also be accompanied by a veterinary export health certificate signed, stamped and dated within 10 days in country of origin.

Required InformationEdit

Owners name and address
Animals data: breed, sex, birth date, size, color and particular signs.
Country of origin and transit points, if applicable.
Statement: "the animal has been examined within 10 days before departure date, not showing any clinical signs of diseases.

Need for the DocumentEdit

A Pet Passport is a document that officially records information related to a specific animal, as part of that procedure.

It is a document certifying an animal's identity, health, and vaccination status, enabling it to be taken to and from certain countries without the need for a period of quarantine.

In all cases this will include a certification of rabies vaccination, but there are other items (blood tests, tick and worm treatments) that may only be required in specific circumstances.

Information which might helpEdit

All other pets (birds, invertebrates, tropical fish, reptiles, amphibia, mammals such as rodents and rabbits) are not subject to the pet relocation regulations in respect of the anti-rabies vaccination but will need to meet other requirements as to a limit on the number of pets and a veterinary export health certificate to accompany them in respect of other diseases. Bolivia is considering pets being accompanied by a Pet Passport from certain countries.