Embassy of the United States

Living en Argentina

Traveling with Pets

Take your pet's rabies and health certificate from your veterinarian to the S.E.L.S.A. (Instituto Lazareto), Brasil and José C. Balbín, Dársena Sur, Puerto de Buenos Aires. Tel: 4361-4632, Monday through Friday from 12:00 to 4:00 PM. S.E.L.S.A. will retain the animal's health certificate and give you an official document called "Certificado Sanitario de Viaje" Present this document to Argentine and US Customs authorities. If you wish to travel with any other pet, you should consult our Agriculture Department. Tel: 5777-4533/34 ext. 4644 or visit the web site at Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service