Pet Transport from Portugal to Uruguay: 2026 Guide
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Moving a dog or cat from Portugal to Uruguay is very doable with the right preparation. Around 6-9 weeks is typical, with a straightforward sequence to work through. No routine quarantine applies as long as every requirement is met.
You will not need a rabies titre test here. The full checklist, requirements and airline options are set out below.
The Portugal to Uruguay process
Responsible: Owner or pet transport agent.
Responsible: Vet in Portugal.
Responsible: DGAV-authorised vet in Portugal.
Responsible: Owner or pet transport agent.
Responsible: DGAV-authorised official veterinarian.
Responsible: Owner and MGAP officials on arrival.
Uruguay: entry requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Microchip | Recommended and in practice expected. ISO 11784/11785 standard. |
| Rabies vaccination | Required. Must be current on arrival and documented on the health certificate. |
| Rabies titre test | Not required. Uruguay does not require a rabies antibody titre test for companion pets arriving from Portugal or other EU member states. |
| Quarantine | No quarantine for compliant arrivals with correct documentation. |
| Import permit | Required. An import permit must be obtained from MGAP before travel. |
| Health certificate | DGAV-endorsed health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, documenting microchip (if present), current rabies vaccination, and for dogs, the praziquantel echinococcus treatment. |
Export requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Export permit | No export permit required for companion cats and dogs leaving Portugal. |
| Veterinary inspection | Clinical examination by a DGAV-authorised official veterinarian within 10 days of departure. |
| Health certificate | Official health certificate for a non-EU destination, issued by a DGAV-authorised official veterinarian and endorsed by DGAV (Direção-Geral de Alimentação e Veterinária). Valid 10 days from issue. |
What this route typically costs
| 1 | Cargo LIS to MVD via a connecting hub: EUR 900-1,900 depending on crate size and season. |
| 2 | IATA-approved travel crate: EUR 80-350. |
| 3 | DGAV official vet examination and endorsed certificate: EUR 80-180. |
| 4 | Praziquantel echinococcus treatment (dogs): EUR 15-40. |
| 5 | MGAP import permit: confirm current fee when applying. |
| 6 | Total typical range: EUR 1,300-3,000 over 6-9 weeks. |
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Airlines on this route
Meeting Uruguay's entry requirements
Advice worth following
Check the airline’s crate size and labelling rules early. An undersized or wrongly labelled crate is a frequent reason pets are refused at check-in.
Ask about temperature embargoes for your travel window. Summer and winter cargo restrictions can rule out certain routes and dates entirely.
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.
Common questions
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