CUSTOMS

Pets

1. Requirements demanded of each pet:
• Health Certificate for Exportation for Small Animals (dogs, cats, ferrets) issued by the
  Health Authority from the country of origin. It has to certify that the pet is healthy and has
  been vaccinated for rabies and dated for dogs/cats three (3) months of age and older.
  Ferrets 14 to 16 weeks of age This has to be either stamped or sealed by the Panamanian consulate or with the ¨Aposille¨ from the government in the country of origin issued no longer than 30 days before arrival.
  
• Health Certificate for Exportation for Small Animals (dogs, cats, ferrets) shall have been
  legalized by the Apostille of the recognize authority or authenticated by the Panamanian
  Consulate from the country of origin.
2. Proceedings of the paperwork for quarantine:
• Receipt of the expected arrival of the pet(s) three (3) to five (5) days prior to entry, with completed
  Quarantine Request Form. It can be downloaded from the website- www.minsa.gob.pa, icon
  “Zoonosis” at the end of the page and sent to cam@minsa.gob.pa. or camzoonosis@gmail.com. The form can also be found here (English) or here (Spanish).
3.  The fee of quarantine is $130.00 USD per each animal.
4. More information on pets and other small animals can be seen here.

For further information regarding customs requirements for businesses, please refer to the Panama National Customs Authority.