Martinique
Pet Travel Policy Information
Pet Travel Requirements for Martinique
Pet Entry Requirements for Martinique
Country Classifications
The European Union (EU) does not recognize any countries as rabies-free. Dogs, cats, and ferrets from all countries are subject to current rabies vaccination according to their regulations. The EU classifies countries as either: EU Member States and territoriespart 1 listed third countriespart 2 listed third countriesunlisted countries The requirements to import a dog, cat, or ferret to Martinique will depend on the classification of their country of origin and whether your pet has entered an unlisted third country within the past 4 months. Click on the links above to find your country’s classification. Pet owners should identify the classification of their country of origin before reviewing import regulations for Martinique.
Type of Transport
The European Union classifies the movement of pets as non-commercial or commercial. These pet import requirements apply to both non-commercial and commercial transports. Review the conditions below to determine whether your pet’s transport will be classified as non-commercial or commercial as the requirements for each type of transport are different.
Pet Microchip
Having your pet identified with a microchip is important when traveling internationally for several reasons. Firstly, a microchip will tie your pet to its documentation when entering a foreign country. Secondly, if, for any reason, your pet is separated from you during travel, the chances of reuniting with your pet significantly increase if you register your information in a microchip database. The first step to import your pet to Martinique is to have it identified by a 15-digitwhich is compliant with International Standards Organization standard 11784 or Annex A of ISO standard 11785 prior to entering Afghanistan. All documentation must reflect the microchip number. If your pet’s microchip is not ISO 11784/11785 compliant, importers can provide athat will read their pet’s microchip. A licensed veterinarian, a veterinary hospital, or a trained nurse should implant the microchip. You should receive documentation as to the manufacturer of the microchip and instructions on how to register your pet’s information in the manufacturer’s or government database in your country. A tattoo is an acceptable form of identification under the following conditions: It was applied prior to July 3, 2011 andThe tattoo is clearly visible andYour pet was vaccinated for rabies after the tattoo was applied andAll rabies vaccinations after the tattoo was applied were kept current. (No rabies vaccinations were allowed to expire before boosters were administered.)
Vaccinations
All dogs, cats, and ferrets over 12 weeks of age entering Martinique must have proof of a current rabies vaccination administered at the same time or after a microchip was implanted. If entering Martinique from another EU Member State, part 1 or part 2 listed third country, pets must wait 21 days after the primary rabies vaccination to travel. If entering Martinique from an unlisted country, pets must wait for 30 days to have a licensed veterinarian administer a rabies titer test (next step). In either case, do not count the day of the veterinary visit in the wait time.
Rabies Titer (Serology) Test
A rabies titer test, also known as a serology test, measures the rabies antibodies in your pet’s blood. There are several kinds of rabies titer tests, although the first one (FAVN) is accepted by all countries that require it: Fluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralization (FAVN)Rapid Fluorescent Focus Inhibition Test (RFFIT) The test is administered by a licensed veterinarian, and the blood sample must be sent to an approved laboratory for processing. A rabies titer test must be administered to pets entering Martinique from unlisted third countries no sooner than 30 days after the rabies vaccination is administered. Do not count the day of the veterinary visit. Samples must be processed at approved laboratories. Assuming test results are within acceptable limits, your pet can enter Martiniquethree calendar monthsafter the date the blood was drawn for the test and avoid quarantine. Rabies titer test results will not be accepted as a substitute for proof of current rabies vaccination. It is worth noting that some EU Member States require that serology levels be confirmed prior to leaving their country. It is always wise to have this test done prior to travel, if possible. The test is valid to enter any EU Member State for the life of your pet if rabies vaccinations never expire.
Parasite Treatments
Pet owners should always protect their pets from internal and external parasites to keep them healthy. This is very important when traveling internationally. However, proof of these treatments is not required for pets imported to Martinique.
Health Certificate
Every country worldwide requires a health certificate in their pet import regulations, and Martinique is no exception. The EU health certificate must clearly identify your pet, including its microchip number and species. The type of health certificate required will depend on the purpose of the transport: non-commercial or commercial.
Import Permit
Pet owners do not need an import permit when importing a dog, cat, or ferret to Martinique.
Complete all 8 steps to enter Martinique with your pet
Requirements may change. Always verify with official sources before travel.
Is Quarantine Required for Pets in Martinique?
Not specified
What Additional Information Do I Need for Martinique?
- Other Information:
Not specified
- What is a Pet Passport?:
We refer to a pet passport as a collection of documents that fulfill Martinique pet import requirements for dogs or cats entering the 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 to enter Martinique will include proof of microchip, current rabies vaccination, rabies titer test (some countries), and an EU Health Certificate* issued by a licensed veterinarian in the origination country. *Pets entering Martinique from the United Kingdom have a different health certificate.
- 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 handles the movement of live animals.
- Flying Your Pet to Martinique:
Flights to Martinique should be direct or transit through a listed third country or another EU Member State if possible*. If your pet transits through an unlisted third country, then a Transit Declaration will be required. The declaration must state that your pet has had no contact with rabies-carrying animals and remained secured within the airplane or airport. *Note: If your pet has a layover in an EU Member State in its itinerary, then additional requirements will apply.
- Entering Martinique with a Pet:
Pets entering Martinique must enter at Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport. Pets can arrive in the cabin, as checked baggage or as air cargo. 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? All live animals should enter Martinique directly or transit through an EU Member State, or part 1 or 2 listed third country if possible*. If your pet transits through an unlisted country, then a Transit Declaration will be required. This statement must attest that your pet has had no contact with rabies-carrying animals and remained secured within the airplane or airport. *Note: If your pet has a layover in an EU Member State in its itinerary, then additional requirements will apply. All domestic dogs and cats must be free of evidence of disease communicable to humans when examined at the port of entry to Martinique. If your dog or cat is not in apparent good health, further examination by a licensed veterinarian may be required at importer expense.
- Martinique Pet Import Requirements:
As Martinique is classified as an overseas territory of France, the island has adopted EU legislation for the import of pet animals. All steps required to conform to Martinique pet import requirements must be completed in the origination country. Complete steps 1-6 in the order given.
- Breeds Banned for Import to Martinique:
The following breeds may enter Martinique with a pedigree: any dog of the type known as the Staffordshire Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Pit Bulls, any dog of the type known as the of Tosa, any dog of the type known as the Rottweiler. Mastiff breeds and Boerbulls and their crosses are not permitted to enter Martinique.
- Quarantine for pets entering Martinique:
There will be no quarantine imposed on your pet when entering Martinique 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.
- Importing Other Pet Animals to Martinique:
Birds, invertebrates, tropical fish, reptiles, amphibia, mammals such as rodents and rabbits are not subject to requirements of rabies vaccination but may have to meet other requirements and should have a health certificate to enter Martinique from other EU Member States. Pet owners are strongly advised to seek further information from the relevant authority of their country and/or that of the country of destination. Pet owners are strongly advised to seek further information from the relevant authority of their country and/or that of the country of destination.
- Importing Puppies and Kittens to Martinique:
Although your puppy or kitten can be microchipped at 8 weeks of age, rabies vaccinations must not be administered prior to 12 weeks of age. There is a 21-day wait for puppies and kittens over 12 weeks of age arriving from EU Member States or part 1 or 2 listed third countries. The minimum age for entering Martinique from an unlisted third country is 7 months of age. Related: More information ontransporting a puppy.
- Animals Eligible for These Pet Import Requirements:
These rules apply to the transport of domestic dogs, cats and ferrets 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 MARSHALL ISLANDS below.
- Importing Pets to Martinique from Malaysia and Australia:
If your pet is entering Martinique from peninsular Malaysia, the following additional conditions must be met: Your pet has had no contact with pigs during at least the past 60 days prior to export.Your pet has not lived in a place where cases of Nipah disease have been confirmed during the past 60 days.Your pet has been tested with negative a result to an IgG capture ELISA test carried out in a laboratory approved for testing for Nipah disease viruses within 10 days of export. Cats may only enter Martinique from Australia under the condition that they have not lived in areas where cases of Hendra disease have been confirmed during the past 60 days.
- 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 very 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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Traveler Tips & Experiences
Emily Parker
February 12, 2025
I visited Martinique last year with my French Bulldog and found the process straightforward and well-documented.
Michael Chen
January 3, 2025
Air travel to Martinique was a breeze and my cat had no issues. Highly recommend booking early!