These are the requirements for entering Colombia with a cat, based on a departure from Germany/the EU. Requirements can change — always confirm with the relevant authority before you travel.
No advance permit; ICA issues the Certificado de Inspección Sanitaria (CIS) on arrival; up to 10 animals
Yes – from 15 weeks / over 3 months; at least 21 days before departure, valid
Yes – internal + external parasite treatment within 60 days, documented on the certificate
Government-vet certificate ≤10 calendar days before entry; Spanish translation recommended
Not mandatory; if present must be stated on the certificate; ISO recommended
Not required
No lab tests; but ICA requires extra vaccinations (dog: distemper/hepatitis/lepto/parvo/corona/parainfl.; cat: panleukopenia)
No quarantine with complete documents; otherwise home quarantine ≥15 days
No breed restrictions for cats
Applies to dogs
Applies to dogs; if resident verify locally
The 10-day certificate, 21-day rabies and 60-day parasite windows are hard deadlines; check banned/dangerous breeds before booking
ICA issues the CIS on arrival (BOG, mandatory check); fees per ICA tariff (verify locally); contact cuarentena.animal@ica.gov.co
Authority: ICA (Instituto Colombiano Agropecuario)
Check your specific route & airlines →For informational purposes only. Regulations change frequently — verify with the relevant authorities before travel.