International Pet Transportation Services

At Universal Cargo, we provide professional international pet transportation and pet relocation services, strictly complying with all sanitary, customs, and air-transport regulations required by each destination country. Our team coordinates the end-to-end logistics needed to move dogs, cats, and other small animals through specialized air carriers, ensuring safety, traceability, and animal welfare every step of the way.

International Pet Transport: Requirements & Documentation

We guide each client through the full set of export and import requirements demanded by international animal-health authorities. Common documentation includes:

• Mandatory veterinary certificates and vaccinations
• ISO 11784/11785-compliant microchip, as required by the destination country
• Health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian
• Customs forms and entry permits per destination
• Validity periods and required health-clearance timelines

Our team stays fully up to speed with regulations issued by SENASA, USDA, APHIS, the EU Pet Travel Scheme, and other international authorities to help clients avoid last-minute setbacks, refusals, or delays upon arrival.

Global Pet Relocation Destinations

We coordinate pet shipments to a wide range of international destinations, ensuring compliance with each region’s entry requirements. Every country has its own rules regarding:

• Veterinary inspections and quarantine procedures
• Mandatory waiting periods and pre-travel health timelines
• IATA-approved travel crates
• Breed-specific restrictions, size limitations, climate considerations, and airline policies

We deliver clear, end-to-end guidance so the entire journey stays smooth, safe, and fully compliant.

Pet Transport Process & Animal Welfare

Transportation is handled exclusively through airlines certified for the humane and secure movement of live animals. Our team oversees:

• Preparation and conditioning of the IATA-approved travel kennel
• Specialized handling at airports
• International connections and layovers
• Full compliance with the IATA Live Animals Regulations (LAR)

Each pet travels under protocols designed to safeguard both its physical well-being and emotional comfort throughout the relocation process.

Eligible Species & Restrictions

We arrange international transportation for:

• Dogs
• Cats
• Other pets permitted under the destination country’s regulations

Important: Universal Cargo Argentina does not transport animals used for research, laboratory work, or scientific activities.