Pet Transport Argentina to Portugal: 2026 Guide
Regulations sourced from DEFRA, USDA APHIS, DAFF and other official authorities. How we source our data →
The Argentina to Portugal process
Responsible: Vet in Argentina
Responsible: Vet in Argentina
Responsible: Owner or agent
Responsible: SENASA-registered vet plus SENASA endorsement
Responsible: Airline cargo and DGAV
Portugal: entry requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Microchip | ISO 11784/11785 microchip required. Must predate the rabies vaccination. |
| Rabies vaccination | Valid rabies vaccination required. 21-day wait after primary vaccination. |
| Rabies titre test | Not required. Argentina is on the EU's listed third countries schedule under EU Regulation 576/2013. Source: food.ec.europa.eu, 2026. |
| Quarantine | No quarantine for compliant pets. DGAV (Direcao-Geral de Alimentacao e Veterinaria) inspects at Lisbon (LIS). |
| Import permit | No import permit required. SENASA-endorsed EU-format health certificate is the required document. |
| Health certificate | EU-format certificate endorsed by SENASA, issued within 10 days of travel. |
Export requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Export permit | No formal export permit required for companion animals from Argentina. Primary departure airport: Buenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE). |
| Health certificate | Official veterinary health certificate issued by a SENASA-registered official vet and endorsed by SENASA (Servicio Nacional de Sanidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria). EU-format required. Issued within 10 days of travel. |
What this route typically costs
| 1 | SENASA certificate and endorsement: approximately EUR 35-120 |
| 2 | IATA-compliant crate: EUR 80-250 if needed |
| 3 | Cargo EZE to LIS (TAP direct or via hub): EUR 850-1,900 depending on crate size |
| 4 | Pet transport agent (optional): EUR 150-400 |
| 5 | Total typical range: EUR 1,150-2,650 |
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Argentina EU-listed: no titre test and SENASA for the Portuguese market
EU Regulation 576/2013 lists Argentina as a recognised third country for pet movement. Argentine pets entering Portugal need only a valid ISO microchip, a current rabies vaccination (21-day wait after a primary course), and the SENASA-endorsed EU-format health certificate. No titre test, no 3-month wait. Source: food.ec.europa.eu, 2026.
SENASA (Servicio Nacional de Sanidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria) is Argentina’s official veterinary authority. A SENASA-registered official vet issues the certificate within 10 days of travel; SENASA endorses it before departure. The large Argentine community in Portugal means this corridor is well-understood by local agents in Buenos Aires. Allow a few working days for the SENASA endorsement step within the 10-day certificate window.
TAP Air Portugal direct to Lisbon and Portugal's breed management rules
TAP Air Portugal operates direct from Buenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE) to Lisbon (LIS), which makes this the most direct routing for Argentine pets moving to Portugal. The direct service avoids any European hub transfer and is the natural first choice for this corridor. Iberia via Madrid is a second option for owners who cannot secure space on TAP. DGAV (Direcao-Geral de Alimentacao e Veterinaria) is the arrival inspection authority at Lisbon.
Portugal has management regulations for breeds classified as potentially dangerous, including Pit Bull Terrier, Rottweiler, American Staffordshire Terrier, and others under Portuguese law. Import is not refused at the border; DGAV does not bar entry on breed grounds alone. Once in Portugal, however, these dogs must be registered, kept muzzled in public spaces, and covered by civil liability insurance.
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