Bahamas

Pet Entry Requirements for Bahamas

Is Quarantine Required for Pets in Bahamas?

What Additional Information Do I Need for Bahamas?

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• Current information:

  To the best of our ability, we ensure that recommendations given on wagsandwanders.com reflect the current regulations. We cannot predict how a given country may enforce these regulations. Noncompliance may result in the need to: make arrangements to put your pet into quarantine at your expense orreturn your pet to the country of origin, oreuthanize your pet. We suggest that you minimize the disruptions that may occur by following Bahamas pet import requirements.

• Entering the Bahamas:

  All live animals entering the Bahamas by air must do so at either: Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau orNorth Eleuthera Airport in Eleuthera orGrand Bahama International Airport in Freeport. There will be a customs duty at the point of entry. Dogs and cats can fly to the Bahamas in the cabin, as checked baggage or air cargo according toairline pet policies. In all cases, pets must travel in a crate or carrier in accordance with the International Air Transport Association. Related:Is your pet’s crate IATA-compliant? Your pet will need to visit a licensed veterinarian in the Bahamas for an examination within 48 hours of arrival. Pets entering the Bahamas by sea should have import permit, IMP1(B) form, proof of rabies vaccination, and health certificate available for customs agents. Customs is available at major ports. Importers should inform veterinary officials in advance as they will need to be available to check your pet and its pet passport documentation after landing. If domestic dogs and cats are not free of any signs of illness that can be transmitted to humans when evaluated at the entry airport, then importers will need to pay for further veterinary testing.

• What is a Pet Passport?:

  We refer to a pet passport as a collection of documents that fulfill the Bahamas pet import requirements for dogs or cats entering this country.This term is not to be confused with an official EU Pet Passport issued in the European Union for EU-resident pets. Your pet’s passport to enter the Bahamas will include import permit, proof of microchip, current rabies vaccination, and an export health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian in the origination country.

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• Dog Licenses in the Bahamas:

  All dogs entering the Bahamas meeting certain conditions below must be licensed within 48 hours of entry. Conditions are either: the dog will remain in the Bahamas for 28 days or more orthe dog will have multiple entries to the Bahamas during the year orthe dog’s owner is a resident or a property owner in the Bahamas. This is required for all dogs whether arriving by air or sea.

• Breeds Banned by the Bahamas:

  The Commonwealth of the Bahamas prohibits the import of Pit Bulls, Presa Canario, Cane Corso, American Bulldog and Staffordshire Terrier. Cats prohibited from import are Savannah, Chausie and Bengal.

• Find a Licensed Veterinarian:

  Before beginning any pet export procedure, make sure your veterinarian is approved by the governing veterinarian authority in your pet’s country of origin. Your veterinarian should work for or is licensed by the agency of the government that is responsible for the movement of live animals.

• Bahamas Pet Import Requirements:

  All steps required to conform to the Bahamas pet import requirements must be completed in the origination country. Complete steps 1-6 in the order given.

• Exporting Pets from the Bahamas:

  All pets leaving the Bahamas after a stay of more than 6 days must have a health exam and an export permit.

• Quarantine for Pets Entering the Bahamas:

  There will be no quarantine imposed on your pet when entering the Bahamas if pet import regulations detailed here are met. If your pet does not conform to the regulations as stated below, it will be subject to quarantine, returned to the origination country, or euthanized. The importer will be responsible all costs involved.

• Importing Puppies and Kittens to the Bahamas:

  Puppies and kittens should not be vaccinated for rabies prior to three months of age. The minimum age of import is 6 months. Puppies and kittens should be microchipped and fully vaccinated for rabies prior to entering the Bahamas. Related: More information ontransporting a puppy.

• Animals Eligible for These Pet Import Requirements:

  These rules apply to the transport of domestic dogs and cats including assistance and service animals. Unless 5th generation removed from the pedigree, wolf hybrids, Savannah and Bengal cats cannot be imported under these regulations. Owners of other types of pets (amphibia, reptiles, birds, rabbits, rodents) covered by these regulations should refer to IMPORTING OTHER PET ANIMALS TO THE BAHAMAS below. Note: No pets will be permitted to enter the Bahamas from either Cuba or Haiti. Dogs and cats must be a minimum of six months of age prior to entering the Bahamas.

• Have Questions About Importing Your Pet to the Bahamas?:

  Have a comment about importing a pet to the Bahamas? Post it below and we will respond. Post it below and be published! You can also reach out by posting to ourBlog,[X (Twitter)](https://twitter.com/Wags and Wanderscom/),[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Wags and Wanders/), orEmailor follow our activities on[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/Wags and Wanderstransport/profilecard/)andTikTok. Please note that the accuracy of comments made by Facebook users other than Pet Travel has not been verified, and we do not endorse any person or company that may offer transport services through posts to this webpage.

• Here’s what is included in the Bahamas pet passport package::

  Detailed instructions on importing your dog, cat or ferret to the Bahamas from any country available in six languagesRequired Vaccinations and IntervalsISO 11784/11785 Compliant Microchip InformationParasite TreatmentsImport Permit InstructionsSTAT Import Permit ApplicationDog License InstructionsExport Permit InstructionsRequirements for Dogs Returning to the United StatesIATA Carrier and Crate RequirementsLayover Considerations & Requirements for Airline Pet TravelResponsibilities of a Pet TransporterFREE unlimited email supportboth for you and your veterinarian, should either of you have any questions Also included at no additional cost: Airline Health CertificateVeterinary Health Certificate for the Bahamas (US/Canada)Inoculation RecordMicrochip Certificate

• Need Detailed Pet Import Requirements and Forms for the Bahamas?:

  Visit Wags and WandersStore.com for step-by-step detailed instructions on regulations, permits, layovers, costs, tests and pet import regulations for the Bahamas at minimal cost.Our information is current, verified and tailored to your pet’s itinerary.

• Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES):

  The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) prohibits the trade of some species of animals, including pets. This is important if you have a pet that isn’t a dog or cat, and it’s crucial if it’s a turtle or a parrot. If so, you will have to submit additional permit applications. Over 180 nations participate in and enforce CITES rules and protections. Related:Search the CITES databaseorSearch the Species+ database Related:Read more about CITES

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