Pets

Universal Cargo's relocation programme will also assist you with all the necessary details and logistics of your pet's move. In this respect, we take great care in selecting specialist animal transportation firms that not only have facilities to accommodate pets of all types, but also the worldwide network and expertise to handle collection, quarantine (where necessary) and final delivery at destination.

Services provided include:

• Pre-departure health check, certificate and veterinary documentation
• Provision of IATA approved air kennel
• Pre-boarding prior to departure
• Flight reservation
• Customs formalities on arrival
• Delivery to owner's residence
• Quarantine service (if required)

Pet animals (cats and dogs) that come to Argentina do not need to go through quarantine. Only the following documents are necessary:

• Health Certificate.
• Vaccination Certificate.

For pet exportation you will need:

• Health and Vaccination Certificates from your vet.
• Health Certificate issued by the SENASA (Servicio Nacional De Sanidad Animal).
• Some countries require Consulate or Embassy approval of the SENASA Health Certificate. Also, for some countries it is mandatory that pets go through quarantine.

Important note:
Effective July 4, 2004 pets (Cats and Dogs) entering the Schengen Area must comply with the following guidelines:

• Microchip implanted in pet.
• Rabies Vaccination on the day the chip is implanted (regardless of other vaccinations)
• 30 days after chipping and vaccination, a rabies Blood Serum specimen is taken and submitted to an approved laboratory.
• Pet dogs and cats are eligible to enter the European Community member states 90 days after the draw date.