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Nicaragua
Updated: April 26, 2026
Source: July 30, 2025
Dog & Cat Regulations
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Vaccinations
Description:
The rabies vaccination certificate should accompany the health documents for entry to Nicaragua.
- Rabies vaccination must be current and valid at the time of travel.
- Rabies vaccination details must be recorded by a licensed/USDA-accredited veterinarian and accompany the health certificate.
Certifications
Description:
Use the official USDA APHIS veterinary health certificate for export of dogs and cats to Nicaragua. The certificate must be issued by a USDA-accredited veterinarian and endorsed by USDA APHIS prior to travel.
- Must be issued by a USDA-accredited veterinarian.
- Must be endorsed by USDA APHIS before departure.
- APHIS endorsement requires an original ink signature by APHIS.
- A USDA-accredited veterinarian’s electronic signature on the certificate is acceptable.
- The completed, endorsed certificate and supporting documents must accompany the pet.
Microchip
Not specified.
Origin Requirements
No origin-specific requirements for this pet.
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General
APHIS notes that destination country requirements can change without notice. Verify current procedures with Nicaragua’s competent authority or a Nicaraguan diplomatic mission before travel.
