Dominica

Pet Entry Requirements for Dominica

Is Quarantine Required for Pets in Dominica?

What Additional Information Do I Need for Dominica?

• Other Information:

  Not specified

• Other Vaccinations:

  Vaccinations are essential for the health and well-being of both dogs and cats. They help protect against a variety of infectious diseases, some of which can be serious or even fatal. They are a part of any good health veterinary regiment and should be administered at specific intervals so they are affective when entering Dominica. Exemptions from the leptospirosis vaccine may be granted with attestation that this disease is not prevalent in the country of origin. All vaccinations can be recorded on the international health certificate (step 5) with information including vaccine manufacturer, date of administration, date of validity and lot number (if applicable).

• What is a Pet Passport?:

  We refer to a pet passport as a collection of documents that fulfill Dominica 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 resident pets. Your pet’s passport will be comprised of proof of rabies vaccination, rabies titer test results, parasite treatments, an international export health certificate, and an import permit. All Dominica pet import requirements are detailed in the steps below.

• Entering Dominica by Air:

  Pets entering Dominica by air should do so at either Douglas-Charles Airport in Marigot or Canefield Airport in Roseau. Pets can enter Dominica in the cabin, as checked baggage or as air cargo, according to airline pet policies. In all cases, pets must travel in a crate or carrier in accordance with the International Air Transport Association. Importers should notify veterinary officials of their pet’s arrival 48 hours ahead of time to allow for inspection of your pet and its pet passport documentation. All domestic dogs and cats must be free of evidence of disease communicable to humans when examined at the entry airport.If your dog or cat is not in apparent good health, further examination by a licensed veterinarian may be required at your expense.

• Breeds Banned by Dominica:

  Dominica does not publish a list of banned breeds. Pet owners 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 be licensed by the agency of the government that handles the movement of live animals.

• Dominica Pet Import Requirements:

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

• Importing Other Animals to Dominica:

  Birds, invertebrates, tropical fish, reptiles, amphibia, and mammals such as rodents and rabbits are not subject to the requirements of rabies vaccination but will need an import permit and a current health certificate to enter Dominica. 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 Dominica:

  There will be no quarantine imposed on your pet when entering Dominica 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 Regulations:

  Unless otherwise stated, the regulations below apply to domestic dogs and cats, including service and assistance dogs and cats. Wolf hybrids, Savannah and Bengal cats, unless they are 5th generation removed from the pedigree, cannot be imported under these regulations.

• Importing Puppies and Kittens to Dominica:

  Puppies and kittens should not be vaccinated for rabies prior to 3 months of age. They must be vaccinated after 3 months of age and wait for 30 days before travel. Dominica will not accept a pet that is not vaccinated for rabies. Related: More information ontransporting a puppy.

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

  Importers should verify that their pet is not protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). This is important if your pet is not a dog or cat, and it is even more important if it is a turtle or parrot.  You will need to apply for additional permits if this is the case. Over 180 countries participate in and enforce CITES regulations. Related:Search the CITES databaseorSearch the Species+ database Related:Read more about CITES

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