Pet Transport from Argentina to Malaysia

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Quarantine on arrival

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Lead time needed

26-32 weeks

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Route complexity

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Key facts: Argentina to Malaysia

Malaysia puts Argentina in its group “Non-scheduled countries”. Rabies vaccination before export; at least 7 days' quarantine on arrival.
Official source
Other vaccines and tests: Core vaccinations (other than rabies), as recommended by a licensed veterinarian, within 12 months before export (scheduled-country regulation clause 3.4; the same clause is 3.5 in the non-scheduled regulation; the Australia protocol requires other core vaccines as a complete course). Applies to dogs and cats from scheduled and non-scheduled countries.
Regulations for the importation of dogs and cats from the scheduled countries into Malaysia, checked 2 October 2026
Export health certificate: Pets leaving Argentina need an International Veterinary Certificate (CVI) issued by SENASA based on the destination country's requirements. Applies to dogs and cats leaving Argentina.
Procedimiento para viajar al exterior con perros y gatos, checked 1 October 2026

Taken from official government pages, last checked 7 October 2026. Rules change, so open the linked page again before you book.

Official rules on this page checked 7 October 2026

Prepared by Marcus Webb, Senior Pet Relocation Consultant

Which Malaysia rules depend on a pet coming from Argentina?

Malaysia sorts countries into 5 groups, and Argentina falls in “Non-scheduled countries”.

Rabies vaccination before export; at least 7 days' quarantine on arrival. Official source

These rules apply to that group, on top of the rules every pet follows:

Other vaccines and tests: Core vaccinations (other than rabies), as recommended by a licensed veterinarian, within 12 months before export (scheduled-country regulation clause 3.4; the same clause is 3.5 in the non-scheduled regulation; the Australia protocol requires other core vaccines as a complete course). Applies to dogs and cats from scheduled and non-scheduled countries.
Regulations for the importation of dogs and cats from the scheduled countries into Malaysia, checked 2 October 2026

The rules that apply to every pet entering Malaysia, whatever the origin, are listed with their official sources in our Malaysia guide.

What does Argentina require before your pet leaves?

Export health certificate: Pets leaving Argentina need an International Veterinary Certificate (CVI) issued by SENASA based on the destination country's requirements. Applies to dogs and cats leaving Argentina.
Procedimiento para viajar al exterior con perros y gatos, checked 1 October 2026
Export health certificate: A registered (matriculado) private vet first certifies compliance with the destination's requirements, using products approved by SENASA in Argentina; SENASA's certifying office then issues the CVI. Applies to dogs and cats leaving Argentina.
Procedimiento para viajar al exterior con perros y gatos, checked 1 October 2026
Other conditions: All SENASA certifying offices work by prior appointment; online self-service appointments can be booked up to one month before travel at offices offering it, and a payment coupon is generated in the system. Applies to dogs and cats leaving Argentina.
Procedimiento para viajar al exterior con perros y gatos, checked 1 October 2026
Other conditions: Vaccination certificates from abroad may be accepted if valid, but treatments carried out abroad are not valid for SENASA export certification. Applies to dogs and cats leaving Argentina.
Procedimiento para viajar al exterior con perros y gatos, checked 1 October 2026
Other conditions: The CVI is issued in the name of the person travelling with the pet; for unaccompanied pets in the hold, in the name of the person receiving it at destination. Applies to dogs and cats leaving Argentina.
Procedimiento para viajar al exterior con perros y gatos, checked 1 October 2026
Other conditions: Pets that entered Argentina on a CVI need a new SENASA CVI to return to their country of origin, unless the entry CVI expressly states it is valid for the return, gives the maximum period allowed for it and is still in force. Pets that entered on a legalised official passport can return on it while the rabies vaccination certified in it remains valid. Applies to dogs and cats returning from Argentina.
Ingresos con perros y/o gatos, checked 1 October 2026

Airlines

Approved carriers on this route

Airline	Notes	Type
American Airlines		Cabin and Cargo
British Airways		Cargo Only
Emirates		Cargo Only
Lufthansa		Cabin and Cargo
Singapore Airlines		Cargo Only
Cathay Pacific		Cargo Only
Air France		Cabin and Cargo
KLM		Cabin and Cargo
Delta Air Lines		Cabin and Cargo
Air Canada		Cabin and Cargo

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Sources

Requirements on this page were checked against the authorities below. Rules change, so confirm current conditions with the relevant authority before you travel.

DVS Malaysia · Department of Veterinary Services, Malaysia
IATA · International Air Transport Association, Live Animals Regulations
SENASA Argentina · Servicio Nacional de Sanidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria, Argentina