Peru

• Peru 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
• Obtain a health certificate from the country of origin. If you are traveling from the U.S., this should be a licensed and accredited veterinarian. This health certificate should include proof that a rabies vaccination has been administered between 21 days and 12 months of arrival. It should also include proof of vaccinations for Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, and Parovirus.
• Pets must be microchipped for identification purposes.
• Animals must be at least three months old to be permitted for entry into Peru.
• Travelers with pets should arrive at Lima Airport, and will be directed to the SENASA Office to obtain a pet certificate for a small fee. There is also a fee charged by customs.

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