Latin America
Chile
Entering "Chile": what you need
The new SAG regulation took full effect on 27 July 2026 (Resolución Exenta № 3.343/2026 of 28.04.2026, which repealed Resolución № 6.508/2021; its exact effective date was set by Resolución Exenta № 5.444/2026 of 09.06.2026): a microchip or tattoo (ISO 11784/11785) is now mandatory, and the previous rabies-titer-test alternative has been dropped. A pet-specific online pre-registration with a fixed deadline could not be confirmed on SAG's official pages — only a general customs declaration for animal-origin goods exists.
Vaccinations
Rabies vaccination: for a first-time (primary) shot, at least 21 days before entering Chile; for a booster, the certificate must record the last two vaccination dates (otherwise it counts as primary). A broad-spectrum internal/external parasite treatment is also required, given 5-30 days before the certificate is issued.
Rabies titer test
The rabies-antibody titer-test alternative was dropped under the 2026 regulation — only a current vaccination is accepted (or documented continuous residence of the animal since birth for at least 6 months in a country officially free of dog-transmitted rabies).
Documents
An International Veterinary Health Certificate (CVI), original, in Spanish and the origin country's language (or English), recording a microchip/tattoo number matching the animal. The CVI is valid 10 days from issue (extendable by up to 5 more days depending on travel conditions). Pets from the EU may enter on an EU pet passport instead of a CVI, on the same terms.
Entry notes
No home quarantine under the new regulation — the previous 10-day at-home isolation requirement was repealed along with Resolución № 6.508/2021. If documentation is incomplete, SAG can arrange an accredited veterinarian right at the port of entry — at the owner's expense — to examine, vaccinate, deworm, or implant a microchip on the spot. Pets that temporarily leave Chile and return can use a simplified process on SAG's own export certificate — the exact validity window was revised by Resolución № 5.444/2026, so confirm the current number of days with SAG before travelling.
Sources: SAG — Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero (Resolución Exenta N° 3.343/2026, Diario Oficial 28.04.2026); Resolución Exenta N° 5.444/2026 (efectiva 27.07.2026)
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Verified: August 26, 2026
This information is for reference only and does not replace advice from an embassy, veterinary authority or airline. Rules change — always verify with official sources before you travel. Never give your pet a sedative or sleep medication before a flight without a veterinarian's prescription — pressure changes at altitude can make it fatal.
Hani Walk — walk tracking, a digital pet passport and vaccination reminders, always at hand in the app.