AR
Argentina
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PT
Portugal
Pet Transport Argentina to Portugal: 2026 Guide
4-6 weeks
Typical preparation
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Quarantine on arrival
Medium
Route complexity
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Full door-to-door service
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Step by step
The Argentina to Portugal process
1
4-6 weeks before travel
Book cargo from EZE to LIS on TAP direct or via MAD hub.
Responsible: Owner or agent
2
Within 10 days of travel
Obtain SENASA-endorsed EU-format health certificate within 10 days of travel.
Responsible: SENASA-registered vet plus SENASA endorsement
3
Travel day
Depart EZE. DGAV inspects at Lisbon on arrival.
Responsible: Airline cargo and DGAV
Which Portugal rules depend on a pet coming from Argentina?
The EU sorts non-EU countries into groups, and Argentina falls in “Listed third countries and territories, Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/636”.
No rabies antibody titration test needed. Animal health certificate, microchip and rabies vaccination still required; entry through a travellers' point of entry with documentary and identity checks. Montenegro and Serbia were added by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1228. The EUR-Lex text of 2026/636 lists the USA as including American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Official source
The rules that apply to every pet entering Portugal, whatever the origin, are listed with their official sources in our Portugal 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
Costs
What this route typically costs
| 1 | SENASA certificate and endorsement: approximately EUR 35-120 |
| 2 | Cargo EZE to LIS (TAP direct or via hub): EUR 850-1,900 depending on crate size |
| 3 | Total typical range: EUR 1,150-2,650 |
Critical points
Read before you book
⚠ Argentina is EU-listed: no FAVN titre test required. Allow 4-6 weeks, not 5 months.
⚠ TAP Air Portugal operates direct EZE-LIS, avoiding a hub transfer. Confirm live animal acceptance when booking.
⚠ Portugal has management regulations for certain breeds once in-country; import is not blocked at the border.
⚠ SENASA endorsement takes a few working days; allow enough lead time within the 10-day certificate window.
Carriers
Airlines on this route
TAP Air Portugal Cargo
TAP Air Portugal operates direct from Buenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE) to Lisbon (LIS). The direct EZE-LIS service avoids any European hub transfer. TAP is Portugal's national carrier.
Iberia Cargo via MAD
Iberia connects EZE to Madrid Barajas (MAD) with onward connections to Lisbon. Short MAD-LIS segment on the final leg.
LATAM Cargo via connections
LATAM connects EZE to European hubs with onward connections to Lisbon.
FAQ
Common questions
No. Argentina is on the EU’s listed countries schedule under Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/131. The FAVN titre test and 3-month wait are not required. Source: food.ec.europa.eu, 2026.
Yes. TAP Air Portugal operates direct from EZE to LIS. This avoids a European hub transfer and is the most practical routing for Argentine pets moving to Portugal. Confirm live animal cargo acceptance when booking.
Portugal does not refuse import on breed grounds. Once in Portugal, certain breeds (Pit Bull, Rottweiler, and others) are subject to management regulations: registration, muzzle in public, and civil liability insurance.
TAP direct cargo EZE to LIS typically costs EUR 850-1,900. Add approximately EUR 35-120 for the SENASA certificate. Total all-in is typically EUR 1,150-2,650.
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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.
- IATA · International Air Transport Association, Live Animals Regulations
- SENASA Argentina · Servicio Nacional de Sanidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria, Argentina