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In order to enter Costa Rica with your pet, you will need the following documents:

1. A pet health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian and endorsed by a Veterinary Services (VS) veterinarian at the U. S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS).


2. A personal letter stating your pet's market value or a document that proves it, such as an invoice.


3. Proof of payment of your Pet Customs Duty  (if applicable).


4. A pet's quarantine permit issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Control ("Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganaderia" (MAG) in Costa Rica.


Read our Travel Blog on Pet Immigration