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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Pet Passport Forms for British Virgin Islands
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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