PET TRANSPORT SERVICES IN ECUADOR

At Animal Transport EU, we provide safe, reliable, and fully regulated pet transport services to and from Ecuador.

Whether your furry friend is relocating to bustling Quito, coastal Guayaquil, the highlands of Cuenca, or even the unique Galápagos Islands, our priority is ensuring a stress-free journey.

Our experienced team coordinates door-to-door routes, prepares veterinary and customs paperwork, and ensures full compliance with Ecuador’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Agrocalidad) regulations.

From start to finish, we guarantee your pet’s wellbeing, safety, and comfort.

WE REACH EVERY CORNER OF ECUADOR

We cover all key destinations across Ecuador, including:

Sierra (Andes Highlands): Quito, Cuenca, Loja, Riobamba, Ambato

Costa (Coastal Region): Guayaquil, Manta, Esmeraldas, Salinas, Machala

Amazonas (Oriente): Tena, Puyo, Macas

Galápagos Islands: Baltra, San Cristóbal, Santa Cruz (⚠️strict biosecurity rules apply)

Even if your pet lives in a rural or hard-to-reach area, we arrange door-to-door transfers with full veterinary and customs support.

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED TO TRANSPORT PETS IN ECUADOR

Pet transport to Ecuador is overseen by Agrocalidad.

The documentation required depends on the species, but all pets must meet strict veterinary requirements.

DOG AND CATS

Dogs and cats are the most common pets transported to Ecuador. Requirements include:

Microchip identification (ISO standard – strongly recommended).

Valid rabies vaccination certificate: Required for pets over 3 months of age, given at least 21 days before travel.

Health certificate issued by an accredited veterinarian in the country of origin, within 10 days before travel.

Import permit from Agrocalidad: Required for all pets entering Ecuador.

Deworming and anti-parasite treatment: Must be recorded in the veterinary certificate.

⚠️ Special rule: Certain airlines operating to Ecuador (especially to coastal destinations) impose restrictions on snub-nosed breeds due to the tropical climate.

BIRDS

Importing birds into Ecuador is tightly controlled to protect biodiversity. Requirements include:

Import permit issued by Agrocalidad.

Veterinary health certificate issued within 72 hours of travel.

CITES permits for exotic or endangered species such as macaws, parrots, and cockatoos.

Quarantine period may apply, depending on the bird’s origin and species.

⚠️Important: Native and wild bird species are strictly protected and cannot be exported or imported.

SMALL MAMMALS (RODENTS, RABBITS, FERRETS)

Transporting small mammals to Ecuador is possible but regulated. Requirements include:

Veterinary health certificate within 10 days of travel.

Rabies vaccination certificate required for ferrets. Rabbits and rodents typically do not require rabies vaccination but must be declared healthy.

Import permit from Agrocalidad for certain exotic or commercial species.

⚠️Special rule: Some exotic rodents and small mammals require environmental permits from the Ministry of Environment due to Ecuador’s biodiversity protection laws.

MOST TRANSPORTED ANIMALS IN ECUADOR

The pets most frequently transported across Ecuador include:

Dogs: Both companion breeds like French Bulldogs, Poodles, and Golden Retrievers, as well as larger working breeds.

Cats: Domestic cats are very common in urban households.

Birds: Parakeets, cockatiels, and other small aviary birds (always non-native species).

Small mammals: Rabbits and guinea pigs are transported, although guinea pigs are also traditionally raised in some Andean regions.

Each relocation is carefully managed to meet Agrocalidad’s regulations, ensuring a stress-free and legal journey for your pets.