Taking a pet from the United States to Colombia

What the USDA APHIS page for Colombia says about exporting a pet there.

What this destination requires

Dogs and Cats Colombia will reject pets that do not meet the requirements of the posted health certificate.

Personal pet dogs or cats do not need an import permit.

Dogs and cats must be accompanied by a health certificate issued by a USDA Accredited Veterinarian and endorsed by USDA APHIS Veterinary Services within 10 days of travel.

The rabies vaccination certificate must accompany your pet and the health certificate to Colombia.

CDC high-risk for dog rabies. CDC lists Colombia as high risk for dog rabies, which affects bringing a dog back into the United States.

Read the source

This page summarises the USDA APHIS page Pet Travel From the United States to Colombia. That page is the authority; read it in full before you travel.

Open the APHIS page for Colombia →

Source: USDA APHIS — https://www.aphis.usda.gov/pet-travel/us-to-another-country-export/pet-travel-us-colombia. Record retrieved September 2026; APHIS last modified this page March 05, 2026.

This page summarises a U.S. government page and is not legal or veterinary advice. Rules change; confirm the requirements with APHIS and your destination country before you travel.