Pet Entry Requirements
Pet Vaccination Records
Important!
Your Pet Vaccination Records must be uploaded with your Permit Application.
Veterinarian Information:
Vet’s full name & clinic contact details
Owner Information:
Full name & current address
Pet Details:
Name
Age or date of birth (minimum 6 months old)
Breed (Primary breed only, or "Primary, Secondary" for mixed breeds)
Weight (specify lbs. or kgs.)
Microchip number
Vaccination Records:
Vaccine type(s)
Date administered
Expiration date (must be valid/unexpired)
Please ensure the report includes the following details for each pet:
Pet Entry Requirements
Your pet’s entry requirements depend on whether the country, zone, or compartment is classified as Low Risk (Rabies-Free) by the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH).
A. Low-Risk (Rabies-Free) Countries
For Dogs:
Health Certificate (issued within 48 hours of import) must confirm:
The dog has resided in the exporting country for the past 6 months (or since birth if under 6 months).
Vaccinations: Rabies, Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parvovirus, Adenovirus.
Negative fecal test (no internal parasites).
Free of external parasites.
B. Non-Low-Risk (Rabies-Present) Countries
For Dogs:
International Veterinary Certificate (issued within 48 hours of import) must confirm:
Rabies Vaccination:
1-year vaccine: Given 1–10 months before travel.
3-year vaccine: Given 1–34 months before travel.
The dog has resided in the exporting country for the past 6 months (or since birth if under 6 months).
Additional Vaccinations: Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parvovirus, Adenovirus, Coronavirus.
Negative fecal test (no internal parasites).
Free of external parasites.
For Cats:
International Veterinary Certificate (issued within 48 hours of import) must confirm:
Rabies Vaccination:
1-year vaccine: Given 1–10 months before travel.
3-year vaccine: Given 1–34 months before travel.
The cat has resided in the exporting country for the past 6 months (or since birth if under 6 months).
Additional Vaccinations: Feline Leukemia, Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia, Pneumonitis.
Negative fecal test (no internal parasites).
Free of external parasites.
For Cats:
Health Certificate (issued within 48 hours of import) must confirm:
The cat has resided in the exporting country for the past 6 months (or since birth if under 6 months).
Vaccinations: Rabies, Feline Leukemia, Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia, Pneumonitis.
Negative fecal test (no internal parasites).
Free of external parasites.
Pet Entry Requirements
Banned Pet Breeds
Restricted Cat Breeds:
Savannah Cat
Bengal Cat
Chausie
Restricted/Banned Dog Breeds:
The following breeds of dogs, or any mixed breed dogs containing these breeds, are not allowed per Bahamas pet travel requirements:
Pit Bull
Presa Canario
Cane Corso
American Bully
Staffordshire Terrier
Dogo Argentino
