Einreise mit Tier: Puerto Rico (2026)

Datenvollständigkeit : 27% · Zuletzt aktualisiert : 29.08.2026

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Puerto Rico requires an ISO microchip, rabies vaccination (with a 84-day waiting period), and a health certificate issued within 30 days of travel. Build my pet’s travel plan →

Wer hier die Regeln setzt

Puerto Rico wendet die Regeln von den USA als Grundlage an und ergänzt sie um eigene Anforderungen.

Offizielle Quelle
agricultura.pr.gov
Verhältnis zum Mutterland
übernimmt, plus eigene Regeln

How Puerto Rico handles your pet

Each fact comes straight from the operator’s published policy. Tap the to read the exact wording; the opens the source page.

Health & documents

Microchip · Required Javerified 2026-08-28
Microchip · StandardISO 11784/11785verified 2026-07-22
Microchip · Must be done before vaccination Javerified 2026-08-01
Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Test must follow vaccination days30 daysverified 2026-08-01
Flea treatment · Required Javerified 2026-08-28
Tick treatment · Timing noteswithin 72 hrs. prior to entryverified 2026-07-22
Health certificate · Issueraccredited veterinarianverified 2026-08-28
Health certificate · Required Javerified 2026-08-28
Health certificate · Validity days30 daysverified 2026-07-22
Health certificate · Government endorsed Javerified 2026-07-20
Rabies vaccination · Required Javerified 2026-08-01
Rabies vaccination · Waiting period after vaccination84 daysverified 2026-07-15
Rabies vaccination · Max vaccine age at travel6 monthsverified 2026-07-22
Screwworm treatment · Required Javerified 2026-08-01

Service & assistance animals

Fee waived Javerified 2026-08-28
Recognized Javerified 2026-08-28
Breed restrictionsservice animal is “a dog, regardless of breedverified 2026-08-28

Zeitlicher Ablauf

Tag -90 Mikrochip setzen · Tag -84 Frist für die Tollwutimpfung · Tag -30 Gesundheitszeugnis ausgestellt · Tag 0 Ankunft beim Zoll

Bedingte Anforderungen

Diese Regeln gelten nur für einen Teil der Reisenden — je nachdem, woher das Tier abfliegt, wo es gewesen ist oder wer mitreist. Die meisten können sie übergehen; trifft eine aber auf Sie zu, kann sie ändern, was Sie brauchen, oder zur Einreiseverweigerung führen, wenn Sie sie überspringen.

Dog arriving from a CDC high-risk rabies country — Wenn Ihr Tier in den letzten 6 Monaten in einem von 114 Ländern mit höherem Risiko war:

  • Quarantäne: CDC: a dog vaccinated in a high-risk country and arriving without a valid rabies serology titer is quarantined for 28 days at a CDC-registered animal care facility. The period can be shortened if certain criteria are met.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Puerto Rico require rabies vaccination for dogs?
Yes, Puerto Rico requires a rabies vaccination for imported dogs. There is a 84-day waiting period after vaccination. Exact timing depends on your origin country — compute your timeline at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Does Puerto Rico require a microchip for pets?
Yes, Puerto Rico requires an ISO-compliant microchip. The microchip must typically be implanted before rabies vaccination. Get your full checklist at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
What health certificate does Puerto Rico require for pets?
Puerto Rico requires a veterinary health certificate for imported pets. It must be issued within 30 days of travel. Government endorsement is required. Get exact document requirements at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →