Panama Pet Relocation

Bringing pets to Panama may or may not be an easy task. The process starts on your side by getting the paperwork together, with the next step in Panama after your arrival. When things go well it is an easy task and you walk out of the Panama Tocumen International Airport with your pets without any problems. However, sometimes, and not just a few times, things may not go as easily as desired. So if you are moving pets to Panama, and want to consider the safety of your pet, it is recommended to look into professional assistance.

If you are taking pets to Panama from the US, Canada, Europe, or any part of the world, we will guide you with the process, explain the paperwork that you need to obtain, and discuss the Panama pet quarantine process. Don’t worry; pets do not stay at the airport. If you have all the pet’s documentation in order (we verify it before you depart from your country) including the Panama dog quarantine information (it is the same for cats) it’s done at home.

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For taking dogs or cats to Panama, the paperwork process on your side can be started about two to four weeks before traveling. For birds we recommend that you start the process two months in advance.

When bringing pets to Panama, we tend to work with the following airlines: United, Delta, AA, Copa, and KLM. So when moving pets to Panama, contact them with plenty of time to verify their procedures and requirements.

When taking pets to Panama by airplane, you can transport the pet in the cabin, as checked baggage, or as cargo depending on the regulations of the airline that you choose. Regardless of the way the pet travels, the Panama pet quarantine paperwork is the same after arrival, except when the pet travels by non-commercial airlines such as DHL. In those cases the pet transport process is more complex.

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Many people ask us what is involved in taking dogs to Panama and are curious about the Panama dog quarantine. In the country of departure, the procedure involves obtaining the export paperwork and coordinating the pet transport service with the airline. In Panama, it involves the pet customs clearance after arrival and the home quarantine.

Pet shipping out of Panama is a different process, especially if pets cannot travel in the cabin or as excess baggage but as cargo. In those cases a pet transport service is recommended.

Contact us for more information about your pet shipping needs or visit us at Panama Pet Relocation.