Pet entry requirements: Cat → Chile
These are the requirements for entering Chile with a cat, based on a departure from Germany/the EU. Requirements can change — always confirm with the relevant authority before you travel.
🔴 Required
Import permit Required
SAG sanitary entry authorization; issued free of charge on arrival (SCL)
Rabies vaccination Required
Yes – 1–12 months before departure (min. 21 days for primary vaccination)
Minimum age / young animals Required
Valid rabies vaccination (pet ~12 weeks).
Parasite treatment Required
Yes – internal + external parasite treatment, documented 5–30 days before departure
Health certificate Required
International veterinary certificate (CVI) ≤10 days, in Spanish, government-vet endorsed
🟡 Recommended
Microchip Recommended
Not strictly required; ISO microchip strongly recommended
Rabies titer test Not required
Not required
Other tests Not required
No additional tests required
Quarantine Not required
No quarantine; but 10-day "confinement" (stay at declared address) after arrival
Registration Not required
Applies to dogs; if resident 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).
Breed restrictions On site
No breed restrictions for cats
Muzzle / leash On site
Applies to dogs
⚠️ Notes & grey zone
Grey zone
The 10-day certificate must still be valid at actual entry (extension max. 5 days); the 10-day confinement is NOT quarantine
Notes
SAG inspection on arrival at Santiago airport (SCL), free; Chile address + owner details must be on the certificate
Related destinations in the Americas
Argentina · Aruba · Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba · Brazil · Canada
Authority: SAG (Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero)
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.