Pet Transport USA to Peru: SENASA Permit and Checking the Titre Test Requirement
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The United States to Peru process
Responsible: USDA-accredited vet
Responsible: USDA-accredited vet
Responsible: Approved laboratory
Responsible: Owner or agent
Responsible: Owner or pet transport agent
Responsible: USDA-accredited vet, then USDA APHIS endorsement
Responsible: SENASA Veterinary Services
Peru: entry requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Microchip | Required. ISO 11784/11785 standard. |
| Rabies vaccination | Required. Minimum age 12 weeks. 21-day wait after primary vaccination. |
| Rabies titre test | May be required for US pets. Verify with SENASA Peru before committing to a travel date, as the USA's non-rabies-free status means a titre test is possible. |
| Quarantine | No routine quarantine. SENASA veterinary inspection on arrival at Jorge Chavez International Airport, Lima. |
| Import permit | Required. Issued by SENASA Peru (Servicio Nacional de Sanidad Agraria). Apply at least 4 weeks before travel. |
| Health certificate | USDA-endorsed health certificate. |
Export requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Export permit | No formal US export permit. USDA endorsement serves as export documentation. |
| Health certificate | USDA-accredited veterinarian health certificate, endorsed by USDA APHIS Veterinary Services. Must list microchip, vaccinations, and any treatments required. |
What this route typically costs
| 1 | Cargo airline fee: $900 to $2,200 from US hub to Lima depending on routing and crate size |
| 2 | Cabin pet fee: typically $125 to $200 one way |
| 3 | USDA health certificate plus endorsement: $200 to $450 |
| 4 | Titre test if required: $150 to $350 |
| 5 | SENASA import permit fee: confirm with SENASA Peru |
| 6 | Pet transport agent fee (optional): $400 to $1,500 |
| 7 | IATA-compliant travel crate: $60 to $400 |
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Confirming the titre test requirement and getting the permit
SENASA classifies origin countries by rabies risk, and US pets may be required to have a titre test. Contact SENASA Peru at the start of your preparations to get a definitive answer. If a titre test is required, blood must be drawn at least 30 days after your pet’s most recent rabies vaccination, adding several weeks to the process.
The SENASA import permit application should go in at least 4 weeks before travel. Provide microchip details, vaccination history, any titre test result, and your planned entry date at Jorge Chavez International Airport. The permit must be confirmed before you book cargo. SENASA inspectors at the airport will check the permit on arrival.
Arriving in Lima and breed restrictions
On arrival at Jorge Chavez International Airport, SENASA veterinary officers inspect arriving pets before customs clearance. For pets with a valid permit, endorsed USDA health certificate, and current vaccinations, no quarantine follows. The inspection is typically brief.
Peru has breed restrictions affecting Pit Bull Terrier types in Lima and some other municipalities. These are enforced locally rather than through a single national list, but if your dog resembles a restricted type, confirm the position with SENASA before applying for the import permit. The permit process can flag breed issues before you travel rather than on arrival.
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