Guatemala

• Guatemala is a high-risk country for rabies. In order to return to the United States, travelers with U.S.-vaccinated dogs must provide two documents per animal, the CDC Dog Import Form (completed online with an uploaded photo of your dog, taken recently or within 15 days before travel to the U.S. if under one year old) and a Certification of U.S-issued Rabies Vaccination form. Dogs can enter the U.S. at any airport, seaport or land border crossing, as long as the port matches your CDC Dog Import Form receipt. Additionally, dogs must appear healthy upon arrival, have a microchip detectable by a universal scanner that was implanted prior to the rabies vaccine, and be at least 6 months old at the time of entry to the U.S. Their microchip number must be included on all required forms and supporting documents. The required forms can be obtained at this link. For further guidance on returning to the U.S. with your pet from a high-risk country, contact the CDC directly at cdcanimalimports@cdc.gov
• Pets must be fitted with an ISO-compatible microchip, and animals older than 3 months of age must have a valid rabies vaccination certificate from the country of origin.
• 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, has been vaccinated for rabies, and has been treated for endo- and ectoparasites with products approved by the country of origin. 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.

To download the application form required for entry into Guatemala with a domestic pet, please click the .pdf icon below.