Trinidad and Tobago

Pet Entry Requirements for Trinidad and Tobago

Is Quarantine Required for Pets in Trinidad and Tobago?

What Additional Information Do I Need for Trinidad and Tobago?

• More Information:

  Not specified

• What is a Pet Passport?:

  We refer to a pet passport as a collection of documents according to Trinidad and Tobago 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 will include an import permit, proof of a microchip, a current rabies vaccination, a rabies titer test, parasite treatments, and a health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian in the origination country.

• Pets in Trinidad and Tobago:

  This country has a vibrant pet culture, supported by veterinary services, pet care facilities, and active animal welfare organizations. Dogs are generally required to be on a leash in public areas, except in designated off-leash zones. Pet ownership regulations include mandatory vaccinations and licensing for dogs. There is a good network of veterinary clinics throughout Trinidad and Tobago, offering a range of services. Stray dogs and cats are a significant issue in some areas, so pet owners should be sure that their pets are protected from contagious diseases when importing them to Trinidad and Tobago.

• 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. The agency of the government that is responsible for the movement of live animals should either license or employ your veterinarian.

• Entering Trinidad and Tobago by Air:

  All pets can enter Trinidad and Tobago via Piarco International Airport. Pets can arrive in the cabin, as checked baggage, or as air cargo according to airline pet policies. Related:Is your pet’s crate IATA compliant? The Veterinary Division must be given at least 24 hours’ notice of the confirmed arrival date, time, airline or vessel, and port of entry. This will facilitate unnecessary delays and avoid detention of animal(s) for veterinary clearance at the port of entry. All domestic dogs and cats must be free of evidence of disease communicable to humans when examined at the port of entry to Trinidad and Tobago. If your dog or cat is not in apparent good health, further examination by a licensed veterinarian may be required at importer expense.

• Flying a Pet to Trinidad and Tobago:

  There are several commercial airlines that serve pets flying to Piarco International Airport including: Air Canada, American, British Airways, Caribbean Airlines, Copa and KLM. Flights to Trinidad and Tobago should be direct or transit through arabies-controlled countryor another EU Member State if possible*. *Note: If your pet has a layover in an EU Member State in its itinerary, then additional requirements will apply.

• Animals Eligible for These Regulations:

  Unless otherwise stated, the regulations below apply to domestic dogs and cats including service and assistance dogs and cats. These regulations do not include the import of wolf hybrids, Savannah and Bengal cats, unless 5th generation removed from the pedigree.

• Trinidad and Tobago Pet Import Requirements:

  All steps required to import a pet dog or cat to Trinidad and Tobago must be completed in the country of origin. Complete steps 1-7 in the order given.

• Quarantine for Pets Entering Trinidad and Tobago:

  Quarantine will not be imposed on your pet if the following regulations are met. Pets not meeting import regulations will be quarantined, returned to the origin country or euthanized. All costs are the responsibility of the importer.

• Importing Other Pet Animals to Trinidad and Tobago:

  Birds, invertebrates, tropical fish, reptiles, amphibia, and mammals such as rodents and rabbits are not subject to the requirements of rabies vaccination but will have to meet other requirements and must have an import permit and a health certificate to enter Trinidad and Tobago. 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 Trinidad and Tobago:

  Puppies and kittens cannot be vaccinated for rabies until they reach 3 months of age. They must be fully vaccinated for rabies and conform to all requirements listed here before importing to Trinidad and Tobago. Related:More information on transporting 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:Learn more about CITES

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