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Colombia

Updated: February 10, 2026 Source: January 25, 2026

Dog & Cat Regulations

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Vaccinations
Description:

A current rabies vaccination must be documented on the veterinary health certificate and/or vaccination record presented to ICA at entry. USDA APHIS provides a country‑specific health certificate for Colombia that reflects ICA’s requirements.

  • Valid rabies vaccination record accompanying the animal
Certifications
Description:

An international veterinary health certificate meeting ICA requirements must accompany the animal for inspection. If departing from the United States, use the APHIS "Veterinary Health Certificate for Export of Dogs and Cats to Colombia" and obtain USDA endorsement as applicable.

  • International veterinary health certificate issued by the competent authority of the country of origin
  • If traveling from the United States: APHIS Colombia dog/cat health certificate, endorsed by USDA as applicable
Microchip

Not specified.

Origin Requirements

No origin-specific requirements for this pet.

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Parasite Treatment (dogs/cats)

Document internal and external antiparasitic treatments administered prior to entry. This requirement appears in the ICA ABC infographic and the APHIS country certificate for Colombia but is not clearly stated on the ICA dogs/cats HTML page. Travelers should carry documentation.

  • Record recent internal and external parasite treatments on the health certificate or vaccination record (product, date, and dose)
Quantity per CIS request

ICA indicates a limit on the number of animals per SISPAP CIS request for dogs and cats.

  • Up to 10 animals of the same species per CIS request (per ICA dogs/cats page)
Import-Specific Links
ICA – Ingreso de perros y gatos a Colombia ICA – Guía: Registro de Viajero–Importador y pago del CIS ICA – ABC para entrar a Colombia con tu mascota (guía) APHIS – Veterinary Health Certificate for Export of Dogs and Cats to Colombia (PDF) ICA – Ingreso y salida de animales de compañía – mascotas (perros y gatos)
Official Source(s)
USDA-Accredited Veterinarians: Certifying Pets for International Travel Using the Veterinary Export Health Certification System (VEHCS) VEHCS Help ICA – Importación Pecuaria (procedures landing page) ICA – Ingreso y salida de animales de compañía – mascotas (perros y gatos) ICA – Ingreso de perros y gatos a Colombia ICA – Animales de compañía diferentes a perros y gatos ICA – Guía de registro del viajero y pago del Certificado de Inspección Sanitaria – CIS (PDF)