Viajar con perros a Panamá, nuevos procedimientos

Learn about the new procedures for traveling with dogs to Panama.

By: Ayleen Quintero

Traveling with your pet usually becomes a very important issue for anyone. Recently, the Ministry of Agricultural Development of Panama, through the National Directorate of Animal Health, issued Resolution No. ADM-DSA-073-2023 of May 17, 2023 , through which the Animal Health Requirements and Procedures are issued. for the entry of canines into the national territory.

Among the requirements we must mention the following:

• Before entering Panama, the canine must be covered by a Zoosanitary Export Certificate, issued by the Health Authority of the exporting country, which states a series of health conditions and immunization of the canine prior to the flight.
• Upon arrival, you must apply for the Animal Health Import License, issued by the Executive Directorate of Agricultural Quarantine (DECA), filling out the respective forms and paying the fees established by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Agricultural Development. which amount to $155 dollars between them.
• The canines will also be inspected at the Airport by the Official Veterinarian of the Executive Directorate of Agricultural Quarantine of the Ministry of Agricultural Development.
• Once all of the above has been fulfilled, the canine will be able to leave with its owner or authorized person, to the place where it will maintain home quarantine.

It is important to note that these requirements will also apply to those canines that are emotional support or have special training and that the only items that owners will be able to bring along with the pet will be the portion of the food that corresponds to it for the day of arrival. You will not be able to travel with additional pet beds or items.

In our Immigration department we offer our clients the complete service so that the arrival of their pet is one less issue they have to worry about. Contact us by clicking here for more information.