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Bringing Your Pets to Costa Rica
Moving to Costa Rica can be complicated when bringing a dog or cat along for the ride. Our agents in Costa Rica can ease the transition and bring order to the process. If you are planning to travel to Costa Rica on vacation, you might reconsider bringing your pet with you. The time that it takes to get the proper of permits and paperwork can be daunting. Not only do you have to consider getting into Costa Rica, you must also look at what is required to return to the United States with your pet. Some things seem to never change, but other rules apply as well and you must verify what you find on the internet, Costa Rica books and blogs for accuracy. As a start the rabies vaccine for your pet must be over 30 days and less than one year. Annual vaccinations must be current within one year. You MUST have an International Health Certificate signed and sealed by the government of your country. If you are coming from the United States, you need the APHIS form 7001 issued by a USDA approved veterinarian then signed and sealed by the closest USDA office in your state. The Art of Clearing Customs
If you are not flying with your pet, you will need assistance from one of our travel specialists who are accustomed to handling the importation of animals. If you try to do this alone, it can take several hours to several days to have your pets released from the customs warehouse.Working with World Pet Travel before you make the actual move, we can pre-clear your pets and they are often out within as little as 2-3 hours. Costa Rica Travel with Pets
If you are living anywhere in the United States or Costa Rica and plan on moving with pets, contact World Pet Travel to coordinate your move and save yourself a possible nightmare.To leave Costa Rica you must have an International Health certificate must be stamped and sealed by the MAG Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganaderķa. This document cannot be more than 10 days old when you arrive in the United States. This varies for other countries, so verify with your country of destination to prevent any unnecessary problems. Immigration Laws and How They
Be aware of the immigration laws before bringing your pets to Costa Rica. If you are living in Costa Rica with an expired tourist visa, you can be deported at any time loosing your home, personal belongings and possibly your pets. |
