Pet Microchip

To enter Sint Maarten, your pet must first be microchipped with an ISO 11784/11785 pet microchip that has 15 digits and is non-encrypted. If your pet's microchip is not ISO 11784/11785 compliant, you can bring your own microchip scanner.

Vaccinations

Your pet should be vaccinated for rabies at least 21 days and not more than 12-36 months prior to entry. St Martin will accept the 3 year rabies vaccine.

Dogs must be vaccinated against Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Leptospirosis and Adenovirus.

Cats must be vaccinated against Feline Leukemia, Feline Rhinotracheitis, Feline Calcivirus, Feline Panleukopenia, Feline Pneumonitis and Feline immunodeficiency virus.

Rabies Titer Test

A rabies titer test for dogs and cats is required to enter Saint Martin only from South and Central America countries (excl. Suriname). .

Pet Health Certificate

A licensed veterinarian in the origination country must then complete a Veterinary Health Certificate for Saint Martin in English or Dutch within 14 days of travel. Endorsement by the USDA or CFIA if traveling from the United States or Canada is required. Endorsement is not required when entering from other countries unless export procedures mandate endorsement.

Import Permit

An import permit is required when entering Saint Martin with a personal pet.

Ticks and Tapeworm Treatment

Tests and treatment for internal parasites within 21 days of entry is required. External parasites must be treated within 14 days of travel. ticks and tapeworm treatment within 21 days required prior to entering Saint Martin but is recommended due to availability of these products in the country.

Entering Saint Martin by Air

Pets must enter Saint Martin via Princess Juliana International Airport. Pets can enter in the cabin, as checked baggage or air cargo.

Whenever you travel to a foreign country like Saint Martin, it is always advisable to carry some form of identification indicating ownership of your pet.

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

Saint Martin does not publish dangerous dog breeds; however, all Pit Bull breeds must be leashed and muzzled when in public and clearing customs.

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 Sint Maarten. 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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