Pet Transport from Australia to Paraguay
A move from Australia to Paraguay with a dog or cat is mostly about preparing the documents in the right order. Preparation is relatively light here, so plan on about 5-8 weeks to be comfortable. There is no routine quarantine, provided the paperwork is in …
The Australia to Paraguay import process
Every step must be completed in sequence. A single missed deadline can add months to your timeline. We own the entire process.
Responsible: Owner
Responsible: Your vet in Australia
Responsible: DAFF-authorised vet
Responsible: Owner or pet transport agent
Responsible: Owner or cargo agent
Responsible: SENACSA vet at the port of entry
What your pet needs to enter Paraguay
Every item must be verified before your pet can board. We track each one against current standards.
What this route typically costs
Critical points
Paraguay bans several breeds outright, including Cane Corso, American Bully, Boerboel and Pit Bull-type dogs. This is a straight refusal with no documentation exception, and it needs settling before any vaccination schedule starts.
SENACSA caps non-commercial pet imports at five animals per owner. A sixth pet in the same shipment shifts the whole move into a commercial import process.
There is no direct flight from Australia to Paraguay. The LATAM/Qantas Santiago corridor avoids a third country entirely; the Qatar alternative via Doha and Sao Paulo adds an extra transfer.
SENACSA not asking for a titre test isn't the same as SENACSA publishing that in plain English. Confirm the current position with SENACSA or a Paraguay-based agent rather than assuming it holds for your specific pet.
Approved carriers for this route
Not all airlines accept live animals. We book only with carriers that handle live animal cargo correctly.
Paraguay entry requirements at a glance
Getting the details right
Ask about temperature embargoes for your travel window. Summer and winter cargo restrictions can rule out certain routes and dates entirely.
Book the titre test laboratory well ahead. Approved labs have limited slots and the sample takes time to process, so this is not something to leave to the final weeks.
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.