USDA Accredited Veterinarian Signature | Electronic Signature Accepted |
APHIS Veterinary Medical Officer Signature | Digital Signature Accepted |
Details: Health certificates may be issued electronically by the USDA Accredited Veterinarian and endorsed by the APHIS Veterinary Medical Officer through the online Veterinary Export Health Certification System (VEHCS). The APHIS embossed seal is not required.
NOTE: A printed paper copy of the completed health certificate must accompany each shipment.
Health certificates for all animals must be typed.
The requirements for traveling with your pet are described in the health certificate.
Please visit Ecuador’s website for importing live animals for more information.
APHIS endorsement of the health certificate for ferrets to Ecuador is required. The requirements for traveling with your pet are described in the health certificate
Additional requirements for traveling with your pet are described in the health certificate.
An import permit must be obtained from the Ministry of Agriculture of Ecuador to export pets other than dogs and cats to Ecuador.
Airlines may have separate and additional requirements. Check with your airline to determine what requirements they may have, if any.
Additional information for pet owners, airlines, and others about APHIS endorsement of international health certificates.
Carefully read ALL of the requirements related to your pet on this page.
♦ This page provides the most recent entry requirements and can change without notice.
♦ It is the responsibility of the veterinarian to make sure the pet has met all the health requirements of the destination country before issuing a health certificate.
♦ Failure to meet the requirements may result in problems gaining certificate endorsement or difficulties upon arrival in the destination country.
♦ Health certificates must be legible, accurate, and complete.
Helpful References for Pet Travel
Contact your local APHIS-VS Service Office