| Although part of the Netherlands Antilles the Island of Saint Martin (Saint-Martin and Sint Maarten)
have different rules. The rules on which this information is based, are in force as of
July 3rd, 2004. Note that the Netherlands Antilles adheres to the EU regulations which has harmonized their regulations in accordance with the EU
regulation regarding international travel with dogs, cats and ferrets.
Note: Pit Bull terriers (and any pit bull terrier cross breeds) are NOT allowed into the
Netherlands Antilles.
The Curacao veterinary certificate signed by your veterinary doctor must include the following information:
A. Country of Dispatch of the animal
B. Owner/responsible person accompanying the animal including their Name. Address, Country , and Telephone number.
C. Description of the animal including the Species, Breed, Sex, Date of birth, Coat (color and type).
D. Identification of the animal either a Microchip number or tattoo number
Location of microchip / tattoo and Date of micro chipping / tattooing
E. Rabies Vaccination information including the Manufacturer and name of vaccine, Batch number,
Date of the vaccination and Expiration date of the vaccine.
The veterinary certificate must contain the information listed above.
The EU form of the veterinary certificate is then certified by the State USDA veterinarian. Once signed by the veterinarian and endorsed by
the competent authority, the certificate is valid for four months, or until the
expiration date of the vaccination, whichever comes first.
2. Explanation and instructions for the certificate
I. The microchip:
If your pet will be identified through a microchip, please be aware that the microchip meets the ISO
standard (International Organization for Standardization) Annex A, 2.1, ISO # 11785 (website: www.iso.ch).
For your information, the HomeAgain microchip from AKC Companion Animal Recovery and the
AVID-Eurochip, are manufactured in compliance with Annex A, 2.1, ISO # 11785 and meet the requirements. HOWEVER,
THE PREFERRED MICROCHIP IS THE 15 DIGIT NON-ENCRYPTED MICROCHIP MEETING ISO STANDARDS 11784.
If your pet will be identified through a microchip which is not in compliance with Anex A, 2.1, ISO # 1785,
you can bring your own reader or transponder. This will enable the Custom Authorities in the Netherlands Antilles
to identify the microchip number of your pet.
II. The United States, Canada and the EU Countries are included in Annex II EC regulation 998/2003, which means
that both countries are considered low risk regions for rabies.
Therefore no rabies serological test is required. Please find below a transcript of annex II EC regulation 998/2003, which lists all countries that are considered low risk rabies regions:
Countries:
Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Andorra, Liechtenstein, Monaco, San Marino
Vatican, Ascension, Antigua en Barbuda, Netherlands Antilles, Australia
Aruba, Barbados, Bahrain, Bermuda, Canada, Fiji , Falkland Islands, Croatia
Jamaica, Japan, Saint Kitts en Nevis, Cayman Islands, Montserrat, Mauritius
New-Caledonia, New-Zealand, French Polynesia, Saint-Pierre en Miquelon
Singapore, Sint-Helena, United States of America,o Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Vanuatu, Wallis and Tutuna, Mayotte
Including territories of the EU-member states: Greenland, Faro Islands, The Balaeren, The Canaries (without Ceuta and Melilla), French Guyana, Guadeloupe, Martinique en Reunion, Gibraltar, de Azores, Madeira.
III. Dogs, cats and ferrets must be vaccinated against rabies. The first vaccination is valid 21
days after the vaccination protocol has been finished. Also the rules regarding the frequency of the
rabies vaccination have changed: the rabies shot will have to be repeated either annually or
every two years in accordance with the type of vaccine used.
IV. Dogs, cats and ferrets less then 12 weeks old are permitted to travel to the Netherlands Antilles
without prior inoculation against rabies (however the pet does need the chip or tattoo).
In addition, the animal must travel with a statement from a veterinary doctor, which declares that the
animal resided at the birthplace until travel date and has not been in contact with any animals
possibly infected with rabies. Please be aware that other EU member countries might have
different rules regarding the import of pets younger then 3 months of age.
If you intend on traveling to another European country with your young pet,
you will have to contact the Embassy representatives of that particular country to find
out if additional requirements apply.
V. For travel to the Netherlands Antilles with your dog, cat, or ferret,
a tick treatment
or a echinococcus treatment is NOT required.
3. Commercial Trade
The above requirements apply to dog, cats and ferrets, traveling with their owner / care taker.
Any dog, cat or ferret traveling alone is considered commercial trade, and is subject to an
additional requirement:- commercial animals and pets traveling unaccompanied must have been
clinically examined by a USDA certified veterinarian within 24 hours before
departure to the Netherlands and must travel with a health certificate which states the date
and time of the examination.
The instructions and forms for Curacao - The Netherlands Antilles are
available online at: http://www.pettravelstore.com/store-pet-immigration-forms1.html
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