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Pet Transport USA to Peru: No Import Permit, and What SENASA Checks on Arrival
6-10 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 United States to Peru process
1
Blood drawn at least 30 days after rabies vaccination. Verify requirement with SENASA before proceeding.
Titre test if required by SENASA
Responsible: Approved laboratory
2
Within 10 days of travel.
USDA health certificate
Responsible: USDA-accredited vet, then USDA APHIS endorsement
3
On arrival at Jorge Chavez International Airport.
SENASA inspection on arrival at Lima
Responsible: SENASA Veterinary Services
Which Peru rules depend on a pet coming from the United States?
None of the Peru rules we have verified names the United States on its own.
The rules that apply to every pet entering Peru, whatever the origin, are listed with their official sources in our Peru guide.
What does the United States require before your pet leaves?
- Export health certificate: All pet export health certificates must be issued by a USDA-accredited veterinarian (page updated 18 June 2026). Applies to dogs and cats leaving the US.
Pet Travel Process Overview, checked 2 October 2026 - Export health certificate: The accredited vet can submit the health certificate to APHIS for endorsement on the owner's behalf (through VEHCS); alternatively the vet gives the paperwork to the owner to submit to the USDA Endorsement Office. Applies to dogs and cats leaving the US.
Pet Travel: U.S. to Another Country, checked 2 October 2026 - Export health certificate: VEHCS is APHIS's online system for issuing, submitting and endorsing export health certificates (page updated 9 June 2026). Applies to dogs and cats leaving the US.
Veterinary Export Health Certification System (VEHCS), checked 2 October 2026 - Export health certificate: Endorsement windows after the vet signs are limited and vary by destination (e.g. 30 days). Applies to dogs and cats leaving the US.
Pet Travel Process Overview, checked 2 October 2026 - Other conditions: APHIS endorsement fee (page updated 18 June 2026): USD 101 per certificate with no lab tests; USD 160, 206 or 275 for 1 to 2, 3 to 6 or 7+ tests, plus small per-extra-pet amounts. Paid before endorsement; none for ADA service dogs. Applies to dogs and cats leaving the US.
Cost To Endorse Your Pet's Health Certificate, checked 2 October 2026
Costs
What this route typically costs
| 1 | Cargo airline fee: $900 to $2,200 from US hub to Lima depending on routing and crate size |
| 2 | Cabin pet fee: typically $125 to $200 one way |
| 3 | USDA health certificate plus endorsement: $200 to $450 |
| 4 | Titre test if required: $150 to $350 |
| 5 | Pet transport agent fee (optional): $400 to $1,500 |
Critical points
Read before you book
⚠ Pit Bull types face breed restrictions in Lima and some other Peruvian regions. Confirm with SENASA before applying.
⚠ USDA APHIS endorsement takes 2-10 business days. Time the vet appointment so the certificate is valid on arrival.
Carriers
Airlines on this route
American Airlines
Miami, Dallas, and other US hubs to Lima directly. Primary US carrier for Peru. Cabin and cargo pet options.
LATAM Airlines
Via Miami to Lima. Peru's main carrier. Good cabin and cargo pet policy.
United Airlines
USA to Lima via connection. Accepts pets in cabin and cargo.
FAQ
Common questions
American Airlines, LATAM Airlines, and United Airlines all offer services from US hubs to Lima’s Jorge Chavez International Airport with cabin and cargo pet options. American flies direct from Miami and other hubs. LATAM connects through Miami. For cabin travel, typical weight limits are around 20 lbs total with carrier. Cargo is available for larger pets. Confirm the current pet policy directly with your airline before booking.
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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.
- USDA APHIS · United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
- IATA · International Air Transport Association, Live Animals Regulations
- SENASA Peru · Servicio Nacional de Sanidad Agraria, Peru