Bolivia (BO)
Bolivia is South America's highest and most landlocked country — a plurinational state of dramatic contrasts, from the world's highest navigable lake (Titicaca at 3,812m) and the vast salt flats of Uyuni to the tropical Amazon basin.
Bringing Pets to Bolivia
Requirements, costs and process for relocating with your pets.
Vaccinations
Restricted Breeds
Plus Check with Bolivian municipal authorities (La Paz, Santa Cruz) — municipal breed restrictions may be stricter than national law
💰 Costs
USD 150–600 depending on origin country, airline, and type of certification required. Veterinary health certificate: USD 50–150. SENASAG inspection fee: approximately Bs.100–300. Airline cargo/cabin pet fee: varies widely (USD 50–300 each way). International microchip and vaccination documentation: USD 100–300.
📋 Relocation Process
Step 1: Ensure pet has ISO 15-digit microchip (implanted before or on same day as rabies vaccination for EU/UK validity). Step 2: Up-to-date rabies vaccination and full vaccination record. Step 3: Internal/external parasite treatment within 10 days of travel date, certified by vet. Step 4: Obtain International Health Certificate from accredited vet in your country (USDA-accredited for US residents; APHA-accredited for UK residents; official vet for EU). Step 5: Have health certificate apostilled or endorsed by your national agricultural authority. Step 6: Spanish translation of health certificate. Step 7: Contact SENASAG before arrival (senasag.gob.bo) to notify of pet import. Step 8: On arrival at Bolivian airport, present to SENASAG veterinary officer for inspection.
Bolivia presents significant health risks for pets: rabies is endemic (vaccinate strictly), leishmaniasis risk in tropical lowlands, Chagas disease risk, intestinal parasites from soil contamination. High altitude affects some dogs (especially brachycephalic breeds like Bulldogs, Pugs) — consult your vet. Heat in Santa Cruz and tropical lowlands can be dangerous for northern breeds. Dogs can face aggressive stray dogs in street environments — keep pets on leash in public. Cats should be indoor-only in La Paz and Santa Cruz due to stray cat competition and disease risk. Bolivia has no formal pet microchip registry — keep documentation always available. For travel back out of Bolivia with a pet, obtain SENASAG export health certificate.