Pet Transport Ecuador to UK: AGROCALIDAD, Titre Test and Full 2026 Requirements
Ecuador is classified as unlisted under UK pet travel rules, which means the FAVN titre test applies alongside the standard requirements. The sequence is fixed: microchip before …
The import process, in full
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Responsible: Your Ecuadorian vet
Responsible: AGROCALIDAD-registered official vet
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Critical points
Ecuador is unlisted for UK entry. The titre test and 90-day wait are non-negotiable. Build your timeline from the blood draw date backwards: 4-5 months is the minimum from microchip to flight.
Ecuador bans American Pit Bull Terriers, Rottweilers, and Dogo Argentinos. The UK additionally restricts Pit Bull Terrier type dogs, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991. If your dog is any of these types, explore this before starting.
Two departure airports serve Ecuador: Quito Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in the north and Guayaquil Jose Olmedo (GYE) on the coast. Check which has better cargo connections to London for your routing and crate size.
The AHC is valid for 10 days from the date of examination. The cargo booking needs to be within that window. A vet appointment and a cargo departure date that fall in the same 10-day period are essential to plan together.
AGROCALIDAD and what Ecuador's authority issues
AGROCALIDAD (Agencia de Regulacion y Control Fito y Zoosanitario) is Ecuador’s national animal and plant health authority. It handles both the export permit for live animals leaving Ecuador and the endorsement of the health certificate issued by your official vet. Without the AGROCALIDAD endorsement, the health certificate is not accepted at UK border inspection.
Apply for the export permit online at least four weeks before travel. The permit has a validity period, so obtain it close enough to departure that it covers your travel date. AGROCALIDAD inspectors may also check the animal at the departure airport, so have all documentation readily accessible.
Your AGROCALIDAD-registered vet issues the health certificate within 10 days of travel. This is the document that covers microchip, vaccination, titre test details, and the tapeworm treatment record for dogs. It needs to be accurate and match all other documentation.
Routing from Quito and Guayaquil
Ecuador has two main international departure airports. Quito Mariscal Sucre (UIO) serves the capital and the north. Guayaquil Jose Olmedo (GYE) serves the coast and the south. Both have connections to Madrid and other European hubs, but the frequency and carrier options differ. Iberia, which operates the main Ecuador to Madrid route, connects well from both airports, and Iberia Cargo accepts pets on this corridor.
The transit through Madrid is generally the smoothest option for Ecuador to London pet cargo. Madrid Barajas handles a high volume of South American live animal shipments and the transit to Heathrow on Iberia or via a connecting UK carrier is a well-established route. Air France via Paris and KLM via Amsterdam are viable alternatives. Confirm live animal acceptance and routing specifics with a cargo specialist.
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