Pet entry requirements: Cat → Argentina
These are the requirements for entering Argentina with a cat, based on a departure from Germany/the EU. Requirements can change — always confirm with the relevant authority before you travel.
🔴 Required
Microchip Required
Yes, ISO, before vaccination
Rabies vaccination Required
Yes – primary vaccination ≥21 days before travel, max. 1 year old (some consulates state 30 days — verify with SENASA)
Minimum age / young animals Required
Valid rabies vaccination (pet ~12 weeks); some consular conditions.
Parasite treatment Required
Parasite treatment (internal + external) ≤15 days before health certificate issuance
Health certificate Required
International Veterinary Certificate (CVI), issued ≤10 days before travel; in Spanish or with certified translation
🟡 Recommended
Import permit Not required
Not required
Rabies titer test Not required
Not required
Other tests Not required
No additional tests required
Quarantine Not required
No quarantine if documents correct
Registration Recommended
No nationwide registration; Buenos Aires: registration for listed breeds — verify locally
🐾 Local rules (in-country)
These apply on the ground in the destination country — to everyone, not as an entry condition — and depend on the breed and situation (e.g. public transport, listed breeds).
Muzzle / leash On site
No nationwide rule; Buenos Aires: muzzle/leash for listed breeds — verify locally
⚠️ Notes & grey zone
Grey zone
Rabies lead time 21 vs. 30 days by consulate — confirm in advance with SENASA/the consulate
Notes
SENASA inspection at EZE airport (≤60 min., fee ~USD 50–100); max. 5 pets (non-commercial). Official source: argentina.gob.ar/senasa
Related destinations in the Americas
Aruba · Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba · Brazil · Canada · Chile
Airlines flying this route
From data on flown routes — not a pet-policy guarantee. Check the airline's own pet policy before booking.
Lufthansa
Check this route & airlines in detail →Authority: SENASA (Servicio Nacional de Sanidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria)
Read at the responsible authority on 16/09/2026. 📄 Official source ↗
Check your specific route & airlines →For informational purposes only. Regulations change frequently — verify with the relevant authorities before travel.