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Nicaragua

Updated: April 26, 2026 Source: July 30, 2025

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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.

More Info

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.

Import-Specific Links

USDA APHIS: Pet Travel from the United States to Nicaragua USDA APHIS: Veterinary Health Certificate for Dogs and Cats to Nicaragua (PDF)

Official Source(s)

USDA APHIS: Pet Travel from the United States to Nicaragua USDA APHIS: Veterinary Health Certificate for Dogs and Cats to Nicaragua (PDF)

Vaccinations

Not specified.

Certifications

Not specified.

Microchip

Not specified.

Origin Requirements

No origin-specific requirements for this pet.

More Info

General

APHIS has not been officially informed of Nicaragua’s requirements for pets other than dogs and cats. Travelers should contact Nicaragua’s competent authority or a Nicaraguan embassy/consulate for current import conditions.

Import-Specific Links

USDA APHIS: Pet Travel from the United States to Nicaragua

Official Source(s)

USDA APHIS: Pet Travel from the United States to Nicaragua USDA APHIS: Veterinary Health Certificate for Dogs and Cats to Nicaragua (PDF)