✅ Requirements verified against Ministry of Agriculture and Customs guidelines
Last Updated: December 2025
***DOGS AND CATS***
• Dogs and cats do not need a PRDA import permit for interstate movement.
• All dogs and cats entering Puerto Rico shall be accompanied by an official health certificate stating that the animal did not originate from an area quarantined for rabies.
An official certificate veterinary inspection signed by an accredited veterinarian in the state or territory of origin and will be valid for 30 days from the inspection date. (This is not a standard form. Each state of origin may use or provide different interstate forms, CVI, including USDA APHIS form 7001 which can be used for interstate and international purpose).
• All dogs and cats over four (4) months of age must be vaccinated against rabies within six (6) months prior to the date of shipment, shall be properly identified and accompanied by a certificate of vaccination against rabies.
• Treatment for external parasites within 72 hrs. prior to entry and so stated on the health certificate by the accredited veterinarian.
• An official individual identification (microchip or a collar with metallic ID Tag).
Each animal or bird that comes to Puerto Rico must be accompanied by an official health certificate prepared by an accredited State it shall be valid for 30 days from the date of shipment veterinarian.
The health certificate must contain:
a) The exact description of the animals or birds including an official individual identification ( microchip number ) age, breed, and sex.
b) The date and results of laboratory or other tests, the name of the accredited laboratory or the person who performed the test. c) Date of vaccination and vaccine administered.
d) Name and address of the consignee and / or owner, consignor, origin and destination of animals.
e) A certification that the animals are free of symptoms or infectious, contagious or have been exposed to these diseases.
f) And any other certificate required for a specific species of animal