Guatemala
Embassy of Guatemala
2220 R Street NW
Washington, DC 20008
(502) 2326-4000
Entry Requirements
Complete the following entry requirements to travel to Guatemala with your pet:
- Guatemala is a high risk country for rabies. Before receiving an import permit, travelers must obtain 2 pictures of their pet's front teeth, a CDC Rabies Vaccination and Microchip Record (attached), a serologic titer from an approved laboratory and a passport photo of the owner. Once these items are obtained, apply for a permit for your pet to return to the U.S. at this link. For further guidance on importing your pet to Guatemala, contact the CDC directly at cdcanimalimports@cdc.gov
- People traveling to Guatemala from the U.S. are permitted to bring a maximum of two dogs.
- Pets must be at least 6 months old, and require current photos of the dog’s teeth as proof of age.
- Pets must be fitted with an ISO-compatible microchip, have a valid rabies vaccination certificate from the country of origin and a valid rabies serologic titer from an approved laboratory.
- Travelers must also obtain a valid health certificate from a registered veterinarian stating that the pet has been examined, shows no evidence of communicable disease, and has been vaccinated for rabies, distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, and parvovirus. The certificate must be executed in both English and Spanish within 30 days prior to the animal's entry into Guatemala and must be validated by the Guatemala Embassy.
Quarantine Information
Pets traveling to Guatemala do not need to be quarantined if they meet all the necessary requirements listed above.
Download Entry Application
To download the application form required for entry into Guatemala with a domestic pet, please click the .pdf icon below.
