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To the best of our ability, we ensure that recommendations given on PetTravel.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 the pet into quarantine, return the pet to the country of origin, or destroy the pet. We suggest that you minimize the disruptions that may occur by following the rules of the country you are visiting.

Pet Immigration Rules British Virgin Islands

REGULATIONS FOR TAKING A PET DOG OR CAT TO THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS FROM A RABIES FREE COUNTRY OR A COUNTRY WITH A LOW INCIDENCE OF RABIES.

In order to avoid quarantine in the British Virgin Islands, the following regulations must be followed:

Your pet will need an Import Certificate for entry into the islands.

All pets entering the country must be microchipped with an 15 digit ISO pet microchip then vaccinated for rabies and other diseases. If your pet' microchip is not ISO 11784/11785 compliant, you can bring your own microchip scanner.

A Blood Titer Test is required as the British Virgin Islands are rabies free.

Your dog or cat will be permitted entry into the British Virgin Islands only when accompanied by an British Virgin Islands Veterinary Certificate endorsed by the USDA or CFIA if traveling from the United States or Canada. If traveling from another country, then the Governing Authority should endorse the forms. A copy of the Rabies Certificate should also be included with the completed health certificate.

Your pet must have a Ticks and Tapeworm Test just prior to arrival in the British Virgin Islands.

Young animals not subjected to vaccination and serology are allowed entry under special quarantine arrangements.

The veterinary division must be given at least 24 hours notice of confirmed arrival date, time, airline or vessel and port of entry. This will facilitate unnecessary delays and avoid detention of animal for veterinary clearance at port of entry.

Importation of Dogs & Cats from Scheduled Countries Which are Rabies Free: Antigua, Australia, Barbados, Dominica, Jamaica, Montserrat, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, St. Kitts, Anguilla, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, United States Virgin Islands & the United Kingdom

Your dog or cat will be only permitted entry into the British Virgin Islands accompanied by an British Virgin Islands Veterinary Certificate endorsed by the Governmental Veterinary Authority in the country of origin.

The animal must have been in the country of origin for at least 6 months immediately preceding importation to the British Virgin Islands. There must have been no rabies among unquarantined animals in country of origin/export for the past 24 months.

The veterinary division must be given at least 24 hours notice of confirmed arrival date, time, airline or vessel and port of entry. This will facilitate unnecessary delays and avoid detention of animal for veterinary clearance at port of entry.

For animals entering the British Virgin Islands from countries with high incidence of rabies, please contact the Chief Agricultural Officer at: (284) 495-2532 Importation of Dogs & Cats.

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Failure to comply with these regulations will mean that your pet may be refused entry and the relevant authority in consultation with an authorized veterinarian can decide to return the pet home, or place the pet in quarantine at the expense of the owner or natural person responsible for pet, or as a last resort, without financial compensation, put the pet down where the return trip home or quarantine cannot be arranged.

All other pets (birds, invertebrates, tropical fish, reptiles, amphibia, mammals such as rodents and rabbits) are not subject to the regulations in respect of the anti-rabies vaccination but may have to meet other requirements as to a limit on the number of animals and a certificate to accompany them in respect of other diseases. Pet owners are strongly advised to seek further information from the relevant authority of their country and/or that of the country of destination.

VETERINARY CERTIFICATE
All countries have a unique veterinary certificates. This form differs from the International Veterinary Certificate issued by veterinarians in the United States. (APHIS 7001)

Find Veterinary Certificates for countries worldwide.

British Virgin Islands does require an ISO pet microchip.

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