People wishing to travel to Chile with domestic animals, agricultural products or plants, must make sure that they have the following documents:

• Domestic animals, such as dogs or cats, must have a certificate of animal health, given by a veterinarian. This certificate must show the shots (vaccinations) given to the pet.

• Birds, reptiles, insects, bees, fresh fruits, dry or dehydrated, living plants, trees, bushes, meats, milk, etc. are products that in some cases have restrictions in entering Chile. Some of them are authorized with an official certificate (for agricultural products) or an official sanitary certificate (for cattle products) given by the corresponding American authority, which must follow the requirements of the Chilean legislation.

Given the variety of existing situations, the interested person must consult previously the Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero (SAG) in Chile, located in Santiago at Bulnes Avenue #140– 3rd floor.Telephone: (56-2) 698-8205, fax: (56-2) 696-6480. E-mail: defensa@sag.minagri.gob.cl

For more information visit: Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero de Chile (SAG)