Costa Rica
US Embassy Costa Rica
Calle 98 Vía 104, Pavas
San José, Costa Rica
[506] 2519-2000
Entry Requirements
Complete the following entry requirements to travel to Costa Rica with your pet:
- Obtain a USDA pet certificate from a veterinarian within 10 days of travel and take three copies with you on day of travel.
- Pets must be vaccinated against distemper, hepatitis, Leptospirosis, parvovirus and rabies
- Cats must be vaccinated against feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, panleukopenia and feline leukemia, as well as have a valid rabies vaccination and they must get an internal/external parasite dose when visiting the vet within ten days for USDA to certify and CR to accept them.
- An official rabies vaccination certificate is also required.
- Pets who stay longer than the validity of the U.S. Health Certificate (30 days) will need a valid Costa Rican Health Certificate in order to leave, which can be obtained from a local veterinarian.
- Complete the attached permit before entry.
Quarantine Information
Pets being transported into Costa Rica are not required to be quarantined if they meet all the necessary requirements listed above.
Download Entry Application
To download the application form required for entry into Costa Rica with a domestic pet, please click the PDF icon below.
