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Notice: You must file for an Import Permit before traveling to Belize. Failure to do so will result in a fine of $100.00 and may result in your pet being placed in quarantine.
The Application for Import Permit is available from Pet Travel Store - See below for ordering information.
Pet Dogs and Cats may enter the Country of
Belize accompanied by a veterinary certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian in the Country of origin under the following conditions.
A. The pet animal is in good health, flea of signs of infectious and contagious disease, free of ticks and has no fresh wound or wound in the process of healing.
B. The pet animal has been vaccinated against rabies with an approved vaccine not less than one month or more than one year prior to the date of inoculation. The vaccine must not have passed its expiration date and the type of vaccine must be indicated on the health certificate.
C. The cage or pet carrier must be new and clean and disinfected prior to the pet animal being placed in the carrier at the point of origin.
D. The Veterinary Certificate must be issued not more than 10 days prior to entry.
E. The owner can present a Valid Import Permit.
After your veterinarian has completed the Import Permit Form you will send it to the Agriculture Department of Belize. They will approve the form and fax it back to you.
There is a fee of $12.50 for them to fax the permit back to you which you will pay at the time of entry into Belize
Belize Recommends That:
Dogs are vaccinated against Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptoapirosis and Parvovirus.
Cats are vaccinated against Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis Calioi Virus and Panlenoopaenis.
Arrival In Belize
Upon arrival a Quarantine Inspector at the point of entry in Belize will inspect the pet animal and accompanying documents. The cage must be new and clean and disinfected prior to the pet animal being placed in the carrier at the point of origin.
The owner will pay an entry fee of $30.00 US.
Pets entering the country without a valid entry permit and not meeting all of the above conditions are subject to a $100.00 fine and may be quarantined at the owners expense for a period up to 30 days.
Belize Import Application
Order the instructions, forms and import application for Belize online at: http://www.pettravelstore.com/store-pet-immigration-forms1.html
Whenever you travel to a foreign country it is always
advisable to carry some form of identification indicating
ownership of the pet.
If you have additional questions this website may
be able to help you:
www.travelbelize.org
Order forms for taking your pet to Belize online at: http://www.pettravelstore.com/store-pet-immigration-forms1.html.
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