Bonaire
Pet Travel Policy Information
Pet Travel Requirements for Bonaire
Pet Entry Requirements for Bonaire
Pet Microchip
All pet dogs and cats entering Bonaire must be identified with a microchip in accordance with the procedures in the country of origin. The most accepted form of identification is a 15-digitthat meets ISO (International Standards Organization) Standard 11784 or Annex A to ISO Standard 11785. All documents must reflect the microchip number. If your pet is microchipped and the pet’s microchip is not ISO 11784/11785 compliant, the importer can provide athat will read their pet’s microchip. Your veterinarian, a veterinary hospital, or a trained nurse should implant the microchip. You should receive documentation on how to register it in the manufacturer’s or your government’s database.
Vaccinations
All cats and dogs over three months of age must be vaccinated for rabies at least 30 days and not more than 12 months prior to entering Bonaire for both primary and booster vaccinations. Multi-year rabies vaccinations are not accepted. The administering veterinarian should issue, sign, and stamp: a rabies certificate orgovernment-issued vaccination booklet orEU Pet Passport Note: Rabies titer test results or veterinary exemption letters are no substitute for proof of rabies vaccination.
Rabies Titer (Serology) Test
A rabies titer test measures the level of rabies antibodies in your pet’s blood. It must be administered more than 30 days after the rabies vaccination. Fluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralization (FAVN) tests are recommended, as they are accepted by every country that requires the test. Dogs and cats entering Bonaire from any country classified by the European Union as anunlisted countrymust have a rabies titer test with acceptable results. The date the test was administered must be at least three months prior to entry. Samples must be processed at approved laboratories.
Parasite Treatments
Parasite treatments for internal and external parasites are recommended prior to entering Bonaire with products approved in the country of origin. The administering veterinarian can record these treatments on the health certificate or issue a record of treatment. Pets should always be inspected for external parasites, such as fleas and ticks, prior to any international travel.
Health Certificate
All countries worldwide require an original health certificate issued in the country of origin, including the following information: A licensed veterinarian in your country must complete theshortly prior to travel. Most countries, including Bonaire, require that this certificate be endorsed by the government agency responsible for the import and export of animals in the country of origin.
Import Permit
An import permit is not required for pet dogs and cats entering Bonaire with their owners. Commercial imports will require an import permit.
Complete all 6 steps to enter Bonaire with your pet
Requirements may change. Always verify with official sources before travel.
Is Quarantine Required for Pets in Bonaire?
There will be no quarantine imposed on your pet when entering Bonaire 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 if facilities are available, returned to the origination country, or euthanized. The importer will be responsible all costs involved.
What Additional Information Do I Need for Bonaire?
- More Information:
Not specified
- Entering Bonaire by Air:
Pets must enter Bonaire by air at the Flamingo International Airport in Kralendijk. Pets can enter Bonaire in the cabin, as checked baggage or as air cargo, according to airline pet policies. The owner should be present at customs clearance. In all cases, pets must travel in a pet carrier or pet crate that is in accordance with the International Air Transport Association. Related:Is your pet’s crate IATA compliant? 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. All domestic dogs and cats must be free of any signs of illness that can be transmitted to humans when evaluated at the entry airport. Importers will need to pay for further veterinary testing at this time if the health of your cat or dog is not acceptable.
- What is a Pet Passport?:
We refer to a pet passport as a collection of documents that fulfill Bonaire 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 Bonaire will include import permit, proof of microchip, rabies and other vaccinations, rabies titer test and an export health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian in the origination country.
- Breeds Banned by Bonaire:
Bonaire does not publish a list of banned breeds. Importers are responsible for their pet’s behavior.
- 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.
- Bonaire Pet Import Requirements:
Not specified
- Importing Other Animals to Bonaire:
All pets other than cats and dogs (ferrets, rabbits, amphibians, reptiles, etc.) will need an import permit and health certificate to enter Bonaire. Pet owners are strongly advised to seek further information from the relevant authority of their country and/or that of the country of destination.
- Quarantine for Pets Entering Bonaire:
There will be no quarantine imposed on your pet when entering Bonaire 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 if facilities are available, returned to the origination country, or euthanized. The importer will be responsible all costs involved.
- 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 BONAIRE below. No pets are permitted to enter Bonaire from any Central or South American country, with the exception of Suriname.
- 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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Traveler Tips & Experiences
Emily Parker
February 12, 2025
I visited Bonaire last year with my French Bulldog and found the process straightforward and well-documented.
Michael Chen
January 3, 2025
Air travel to Bonaire was a breeze and my cat had no issues. Highly recommend booking early!