Pet Microchip

Your pet must first be microchipped with an ISO 11784/11785 pet microchip that is a 15 digit and non-encrypted. If your pet's microchip is not ISO 11784/11785 compliant, you can bring your own microchip scanner. Make sure your veterinarian scans your pet's microchip after it is implanted.

Your pet's microchip number must be present on all documentation required to enter Martinique.

Vaccinations

All cats and dogs entering Martinique must have proof of a current rabies vaccination. If your pet is not currently microchipped and vaccinated for rabies, it must wait for 30 days before entering the country.

Rabies Titer Test

If your pet is entering Martinique from a high-rabies country, a rabies titer test must be administered no sooner than 30 days after rabies vaccination and more than 3 months prior to entry.

Import Permit

An import permit is not required when entering Martinique with a personal pet from any country.

Pet Health Certificate

A licensed veterinarian will issue a pet health certificate for Martinique. The certificate must be endorsed by a government veterinarian representing the agency responsible for the import and export of live animals.

Internal and External Parasites

It is not a requirement of Martinique that your dog or cat be treated against internal and external parasites; however, it is strongly recommended to protect your pet against foreign parasites when traveling internationally.

Entering Martinique by Air

Pets entering Martinique must enter at Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport. Pets can arrive in the cabin, as checked baggage or as air cargo.

All domestic dogs and cats must be free of evidence of disease communicable to humans when examined at the entry airport. If your dog or cat is not in apparent good health, further examination by a licensed veterinarian may be required at your expense.

Puppies and Kittens

Puppies and kittens under 3 months old and not vaccinated for rabies may enter if they have a veterinary certificate and have stayed in the country of birth without contact with wild animals likely to have been exposed to infection or are accompanied by their mothers on whom they are still dependent.

Banned Breeds

The following breeds may enter Martinique with a pedigree: any dog of the type known as the Staffordshire Terrier, - American Staffordshire Terrier, Pit Bulls, any dog of the type known as the of Tosa, any dog of the type known as the Rottweiler. Tosa.

Mastiff breeds and Boerbulls and their crosses are not permitted to enter Martinique.

Other Animals

Birds, invertebrates, tropical fish, reptiles, amphibia, mammals such as rodents and rabbits are not subject to requirements of rabies vaccination, but may have to meet other requirements and should have a health certificate to enter Martinique. Pet owners are strongly advised to seek further information from the relevant authority of their country and/or that of the country of destination.

Need More Advice?

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 your pet into quarantine at your expense, return your pet to the country of origin, or euthanize your pet. We suggest that you minimize the disruptions that may occur by following the rules of the country you are visiting.

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