TRAVELING WITH PETS

Please send the following documents:

​

1. Print and fill out the form.
2. USDA Sanitary Certificate, signed and sealed by USDA Vet and signed by the pet’s vet
3. Vaccinations Certificate up to date - Rabies.
4. Fee: $30.00 (money order/Cash/Personal Check made out to Consulate of Panama).
5. Self-addressed prepaid envelope for return of documents.

Please check with your airline for further information regarding airline guidelines when you are traveling with pets.

Costs for Quarentine Services:

• Veterinary inspection: $10.00

• Quarantine form: $6.00

• Daily feeding and care (if necessary) $3.50 per animal

 

NOTE: Fax the completed Quarantine for Domestic Animals form to (507) 212-9449 or (507) 238-4059 or email it to dcontreras@minsa.gob.pa at the Ministry of Health in Panama. This form must be sent to the Ministry of Health authorities 3 days prior to your arrival in Panama.

Take note of the following ministry working hours in the Tocumen International Airport in Panama:

• Ministry of Health: Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

• Ministry of Agriculture: Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm and from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

If you do not arrive in Panama during these times, please make the necessary arrangements with the above mentioned authorities.