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Guatemala
Dog & Cat Regulations
Vaccinations
Rabies vaccination is required for dogs and cats entering Guatemala. The 2024 MAGA–VISAR guidance specifies the vaccine must be administered at least one month before travel. The 2024 document does not state a maximum validity period; a 2021 MAGA post referenced a one‑year maximum, but the 2024 MAGA–VISAR PDF is treated as controlling.
- Rabies vaccination is mandatory.
- Vaccine must be administered at least 1 month (30 days) before travel.
- Carry the original rabies vaccination certificate with the pet.
Certifications
An international veterinary health certificate is required. It must be issued in the country of origin and endorsed by that country’s competent official veterinary authority. For pets originating in the United States, endorsement is performed by USDA APHIS; follow APHIS’s health certificate process for Guatemala.
- Original international veterinary health certificate for dogs/cats issued in the country of origin.
- Certificate must be endorsed by the official veterinary authority of the country of origin (e.g., USDA APHIS for U.S.-origin pets).
- The endorsed certificate must accompany the pet on arrival.
Microchip
Not specified.
Origin Requirements
No origin-specific requirements for this pet.
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Entry inspection and fees
Pets are inspected by MAGA–VISAR upon arrival. MAGA’s 2021 notice indicates an inspection fee of approximately US$14 per pet at entry.
- Present required documents to the MAGA–VISAR inspector at the point of entry.
- Pay the inspection fee at entry (approximately US$14 per pet), per MAGA’s 2021 notice.
Import permit
The 2024 MAGA–VISAR PDF outlining entry/exit of pet dogs and cats does not list a prior import permit for personal pets.
- No prior import permit is listed for personal pet dogs and cats in the 2024 MAGA–VISAR guidance.
Quarantine
Not specified.
Quantity limits
Not specified.
