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Costa Rica
Pet Types
dog Regulations
Vaccinations
Description:
Required for dogs over 3 months; vaccine must be valid on the date of entry.
- List vaccine brand, manufacturer, lot number, and expiration on the certificate
- Record the date of vaccination
Certifications
Description:
Use the APHIS model certificate for Costa Rica (or APHIS 7001 meeting the same requirements). Must be issued by a USDA-accredited veterinarian and then endorsed by APHIS. Examination must be within 14 days of departure.
- USDA-accredited vet issues the certificate
- APHIS digital or wet endorsement required
- Exam within 14 days of departure
- Document internal/external parasite treatments within 15 days of export
Microchip
Microchip is not required by Costa Rica, but strongly recommended for identification.
Origin Requirements
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USDA_Endorsement
All listed pets require a USDA-accredited vet to issue the health certificate and APHIS endorsement (digital endorsement accepted).dog cat rabbit guinea-pig
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Exam_14_Days
Veterinary clinical exam within 14 days before departure must be recorded on the certificate.dog cat
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Parasite_Treatments
Endo- and ectoparasite treatments within 15 days prior to export; record product, active ingredient, lot, and date.dog cat
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Unaccompanied_Import_Permit
If pet travels unaccompanied (cargo), obtain import permit from Costa Rica (MAG/SENASA) prior to shipment.dog cat
More Info
USDA endorsement of the health certificate is required. Veterinary exam must be performed within 14 days of departure. Internal and external parasite treatments are required within 15 days prior to export and must be recorded on the certificate (product, active ingredient, lot, date).
