If you plan to travel to that country, pay attention to these requirements for crossing the border.
Holidays are a time of relaxation for the whole family, including the pets. While the biggest challenge in taking them is transportation and getting them to move without causing them too much stress in the process, in addition to finding accommodations that allow animals, you also have to take into consideration the laws of the place we are going to.
If you are thinking of going on vacation to Chili And you want to take your furry friend, it is important that you take note of the new regulations presented by the national government of the neighboring country for save you trouble at the borderFrom health certificates to current vaccinations, here we explain everything you need to know to travel without problems.
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Documentation required to travel to Chile
In order to cross the border and visit Chile with your pets, you will need the International Veterinary Certificate (IVC) issued by Senasa. It is valid for 60 daysand must be in the name of the person who will travel with the animal. In order to process it, your furry friend must meet these requirements:
- Health certificate: It must be issued by a private veterinarian within 10 days prior to travel, certifying that the animal is clinically healthy and without signs of infectious or parasitic diseases. It must also include the weight, sex and whether or not the animal is sterilized.
- Rabies vaccination certificate: Valid and carried out at least 21 days before entering Chile. This certificate must include details about the vaccine, such as the laboratory, serial number and expiration date. For adult pets with a history of vaccination, it is not necessary to wait 21 days if the certificate of the previous vaccine is presented.
- Certificate of external and internal deworming: The animal must have received an effective antiparasitic treatment between 5 and 30 days before the trip. The veterinarian must detail the date, active ingredient, dosage, route of administration, trade name and laboratory of the antiparasitic used.
- Photocopy of the identity document of the owner or person responsible: A photocopy of the identity document or passport of the person who will travel with the animal or of the person responsible if the animal travels alone is required.
Additional information
The Chilean National Government clarified certain additional points that must be taken into account after processing the CVI.
- It is not necessary for the owner or person responsible for the pet to be present during the processing of the International Veterinary Certificate (CVI), which considerably simplifies the process. In addition, CVI consular visa is not required.
- It is essential provide the address in Chile where the animal will reside and specify whether it will travel alone or accompanied, since this information is key to the correct issuance of the CVI.
- Although Anti-rabies antibody titer is not requiredIt is important that puppies or kittens who have been vaccinated or are under 90 days old have received the rabies vaccine at least 21 days before entering Chile.
- It is not necessary for the animal to be identified by tattoo or microchip, and there are no restrictions on breeds considered dangerous, which facilitates the transport of various canine breeds.
- The owner must ensure that the following conditions are maintained: sanitary conditions and the well-being of the animal during the journey. Senasa recommends and supervises the use of containers that comply with animal welfare standards.
- Finally, it is advisable to contact Senasa staff at the point of departure of the animal in advance to coordinate the corresponding methodology and ensure a smooth transfer.
Source: Ambito
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