Pet Microchip

Montserrat does not require that your pet be identified with a pet microchip, but it is recommended that you microchip your pet and register your contact information prior to traveling as a means of identification should your pet be lost or separated from you.

If your pet does not have a registered microchip, make sure your pets are wearing tags that identify them and have contact information for the owner.

Vaccinations

If your pet is not currently vaccinated for rabies, it must be vaccinated no sooner than 30 days no later than 12 months prior to entering the country. If your pet is currently vaccinated and is due for a booster, the 30 day wait does not apply. Proof of prior rabies vaccinations should be available.

Other general health vaccinations are also required and should be administered according to veterinary policy in the country of origin.

Rabies Titer Test

A rabies titer test is not required to enter Montserrat from any country.

Pet Health Certificate

A pet health certificate for Montserrat must be completed by a licensed veterinarian in your originating country within 72 hours of travel. After issuance, the Governing Authority of your country responsible for the import and export of animals should endorse the forms.

Import Permit

An import permit is required when entering Montserrat with a pet.

Ticks and Tapeworm Treatment

A ticks and tapeworm treatment is required shortly prior to entering Montserrat.

Quarantine

Your pet shall be subjected to house quarantine for a period not less than 10 days or such longer as prescribed. (Please note that the quarantine site must be inspected before entry is granted). The address where the pet will be quarantined must be provided in advance so that it may be inspected.

You will grant the Veterinary Department permission for the bimonthly inspection of the animals during the period of quarantine.

Entering Montserrat by Air

Pets must enter Montserrat via John A. Osborne Airport. Pets can enter in the cabin, as checked baggage or air cargo.

Your pet shall not be landed without the approval of the Veterinary Officer of Montserrat. The Veterinary Officer must be notified of time of arrival and port of entry at least 48 hours prior to arrival time.

Whenever you travel to a foreign country like Montserrat, it is always advisable to carry some form of identification indicating ownership of your pet. Your pet must have lived in the country of origin for a period of at least three months immediately prior to entering to Montserrat.

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.

Banned Breeds

Montserrat does not publish a list of banned breeds.

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 Montserrat. Pet owners are strongly advised to seek further information from the relevant authority of their country and/or that of the country of destination.

CITES

If your pet is not a dog, cat or ferret, and especially if it is a turtle or parrot, you should verify that it is not protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).  You will need to apply for additional permits if this is the case. Over 180 countries participate and enforce CITES regulations. .

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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 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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