Pet Transport Argentina to Portugal: 2026 Guide
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If you are relocating a pet from Argentina to Portugal, the process is manageable once you know the sequence. Give yourself close to 4-6 weeks so none of the fixed waiting periods catch you out. Pets with correct documentation skip quarantine entirely.
A rabies titre test is not needed for this route. Use the timeline below to plan backwards from your travel date.
The Argentina to Portugal process
Responsible: Vet in Argentina
Responsible: Vet in Argentina
Responsible: Owner or agent
Responsible: SENASA-registered vet plus SENASA endorsement
Responsible: Airline cargo and DGAV
Portugal: entry requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Microchip | ISO 11784/11785 microchip required. Must predate the rabies vaccination. |
| Rabies vaccination | Valid rabies vaccination required. 21-day wait after primary vaccination. |
| Rabies titre test | Not required. Argentina is on the EU's listed third countries schedule under EU Regulation 576/2013. Source: food.ec.europa.eu, 2026. |
| Quarantine | No quarantine for compliant pets. DGAV (Direcao-Geral de Alimentacao e Veterinaria) inspects at Lisbon (LIS). |
| Import permit | No import permit required. SENASA-endorsed EU-format health certificate is the required document. |
| Health certificate | EU-format certificate endorsed by SENASA, issued within 10 days of travel. |
Export requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Export permit | No formal export permit required for companion animals from Argentina. Primary departure airport: Buenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE). |
| Health certificate | Official veterinary health certificate issued by a SENASA-registered official vet and endorsed by SENASA (Servicio Nacional de Sanidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria). EU-format required. Issued within 10 days of travel. |
What this route typically costs
| 1 | SENASA certificate and endorsement: approximately EUR 35-120 |
| 2 | IATA-compliant crate: EUR 80-250 if needed |
| 3 | Cargo EZE to LIS (TAP direct or via hub): EUR 850-1,900 depending on crate size |
| 4 | Pet transport agent (optional): EUR 150-400 |
| 5 | Total typical range: EUR 1,150-2,650 |
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Airlines on this route
Portugal import rules, explained
Practical tips for this move
Microchip before you vaccinate. The microchip must be in place before the rabies shot for the vaccination to count, and getting this order wrong is the most common and costly mistake.
Use an official, government-authorised vet for the health certificate, not just your usual clinic. Many destinations only accept certificates signed by an approved vet.
If this is your first international move, consider an IPATA-registered pet transport agent. They handle the documents, airline booking and crate sizing, and can troubleshoot problems.
Get your pet used to the travel crate weeks in advance. A calm, crate-familiar animal travels far better than one meeting the crate for the first time at the airport.
Common questions
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