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Also, I learned that if you fly into San Jose with the dog, you must use a broker. However, if you fly into Liberia, you do NOT need a broker. I just came down with my dog into Liberia. I had emailed the “pet” handler at that airport (no vet was there). The baggage handlers brought her crate into the baggage claim area. Our paperwork was examined, he never even looked at the dog, stamped it, and said we could call him if we ever needed anything else. We went right through.
I just recently went through the process for bringing a bird and a dog down to CR.
The dog is not difficult, but some of the airline information someone gave you is already outdated. After March 1st, Delta will only take your dog as cargo and that means a broker has to be involved.
For now, United is your best option; they operate their own PetSmart program, so no broker is involved. Info is all on their website. The dog has to be on the same plane you are flying.
Now, about the birds. That is soooo much more difficult that I am actually leaving my parrot behind. First you have to apply for a CITES permit to export the birds. That takes about 3-4 months to obtain.
Then they have to be seen by a vet here, two separate blood tests, one place I called wanted $750 for each test. Then, my bird is 33 years old and I have absolutely no proof of ownership after all this time.
Her band is so faded so she would have to be microchipped. Then, you will need someone on the Costa Rica side who will help you get through the customs with the bird.
If you arrive and any of your paperwork is not in order, your birds will be euthanized immediately. Before you bring the bird in, they have to inspect your home (it has to have screens on the door and every window).
In addition, even if you do get the birds in, you can NEVER leave the country with them. So the dog is easy, but seriously rethink the birds.
