Pet Transport Uruguay to USA: 2026 Guide
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The Uruguay to United States process
Responsible: Uruguayan vet
Responsible: Uruguayan vet
Responsible: Uruguayan vet + CDC-approved lab
Responsible: Owner or agent
Responsible: Uruguayan vet + MGAP-DGSG
Responsible: Owner
Responsible: Airline + owner
United States of America: entry requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Microchip | Required. ISO 11784/11785. Must be implanted before the rabies vaccination. |
| Rabies vaccination | Required for dogs. First vaccination at 12+ weeks. 28-day post-vaccination wait before US entry. |
| Rabies titre test | Required for dogs from Uruguay. Uruguay is on the CDC high-risk countries list. Serology titer at a CDC-approved lab. Blood drawn 30+ days after first vaccination and 28+ days before entry. Minimum 0.5 IU/mL. Source: CDC cdc.gov/importation/dogs, April 15, 2026. |
| Quarantine | 28-day quarantine at CDC facility if no valid titer. No quarantine with passing titer after examination. |
| Import permit | Not required for personal companion animals. |
| Health certificate | Certification of Foreign Rabies Vaccination and Microchip form (vet-completed, DGSG-endorsed). CDC Dog Import Form receipt. |
Export requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Export permit | No formal export permit required for companion animals from Uruguay. |
| Health certificate | Official veterinary health certificate issued by a MGAP-DGSG-registered vet in Uruguay, endorsed by the Dirección General de Servicios Ganaderos (DGSG) of Uruguay's Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries (MGAP). For the USA, the Certification of Foreign Rabies Vaccination and Microchip form requires endorsement by a MGAP-DGSG government vet. Departure airport: Carrasco International (MVD), Montevideo. |
What this route typically costs
| 1 | Serology titer at CDC-approved lab (blood draw + international shipping + processing): UYU 3,000-9,000 (approximately USD 75-225) |
| 2 | Certification form and DGSG government endorsement: UYU 1,500-4,000 (approximately USD 40-100) |
| 3 | CDC facility reservation and examination: USD 200-600 |
| 4 | Cargo MVD to US CDC airport via hub: USD 800-2,500 |
| 5 | IATA crate: USD 80-300 |
| 6 | Pet transport agent: USD 400-1,200 |
| 7 | Total typical range: USD 1,500-4,500 over 3-4 months |
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The CDC high-risk process for Uruguayan dogs
Uruguay’s placement on the CDC high-risk list requires dogs to follow the foreign-vaccinated high-risk country path. Three requirements sit above the standard health certificate. First, a serology titer at a CDC-approved laboratory confirming rabies immunity (at least 0.5 IU/mL). Second, the Certification of Foreign Rabies Vaccination and Microchip form, completed by the attending vet and endorsed by a MGAP-DGSG government vet. Third, a reservation at a CDC-registered facility at the US arrival airport.
If the titer passes, no quarantine applies after the facility examination. Without a valid titer, the dog enters a 28-day quarantine at the CDC facility. The certification form is valid for only 30 days from the vet’s signature, so time the government endorsement step carefully against your travel date.
Routing from Montevideo to a CDC-registered US airport
Montevideo’s Carrasco International (MVD) connects to the USA via LATAM through Santiago or São Paulo. LATAM routes from MVD to Miami (MIA) are the most direct for CDC-registered airport access. Aerolíneas Argentinas via Buenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE) offers another path, connecting to US gateways with CDC facilities.
Miami International (MIA) is a CDC-registered airport and handles a significant volume of South American pet imports. JFK, ATL, and ORD are alternatives depending on your US destination. Confirm with the carrier that live animal cargo is accepted on all legs of your booking, including the connection.
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