Export Live Animals to Nicaragua

Last Modified: Junio 02, 2026

Electronic Signature ACCEPTED; Original Ink Endorsement REQUIRED

Para veterinarios acreditados: Firma electrónica ACEPTADO

Para APHIS VMO: Se requiere aprobación de tinta original

USDA-accredited veterinarians can electronically issue health certificates and use VEHCS (Veterinary Export Health Certification System) to submit them to USDA for endorsement.

USDA must ink-sign and emboss the health certificate.

Live Animal Export Country Requirements

Summary of Requirements

Note: For bovine semen exported to Nicaragua, any of the four health certificate formats listed below must be used. Nicaragua will reject shipments accompanied by other formats.

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If your species is not listed, the requirements for that species are not known. Exporters who want to ship livestock or germplasm whose requirements are not listed above should have the importer or buyer in the destination country apply for an import permit at the appropriate ministry. This import permit will most likely outline the specific requirements.