British Virgin Islands - Pets

Arriving in BVI with a Pet On Board

Dogs and Cats are only permitted entry after the Ministry of Agriculture's Veterinary Division issues an Import Permit. The BVI is a rabies-free territory and in order to protect against the spread of this disease, there are strict regulations for pets coming in from countries that are known to have outbreaks of rabies, such as the United States and Canada.

For the procedure on how to import an animal, see http://www.bvi.gov.vg/content/animal-import-permits

• Conditions for Importation of Dogs and Cats from scheduled (rabies non-endemic) countries 

Currently, this includes the following countries: Antigua, Australia, Barbados, Dominica, Jamaica, Montserrat, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, St. Kitts, Anguilla, St.Lucia, St. Vincent, U.S. Virgin Islands, United Kingdom.

• Conditions for Importation of Dogs and Cats from non-scheduled (rabies endemic) countries

Note:

• All required conditions must be met. Documents including an Import permit, Veterinary Health Certificate, Vaccination Certificate, and lab test results must be presented at the port of entry to facilitate veterinary clearance.
• Notify the Veterinary Division of the Department of Agriculture at least 24 hours of the confirmed arrival date, time, airline or vessel, and the port of entry to avoid unnecessary delays and possible detention of animal(s) for veterinary clearance at the port of entry.
• All animals entering the territory must be declared at customs.

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Last updated:  October 2023