Yes—dogs and cats can enter if they meet health and documentation rules. Pets must be at least 6 months old and arrive with a valid veterinary health certificate issued close to travel.

Start early. Book a consultation with us and we’ll guide you through the process. U.S. travellers should apply at least 4 weeks before travel.

Yes. An import permit from the Bahamian authorities is required, and you must present it at Customs when you arrive with your pet.

Dogs: Rabies, Distemper, Hepatitis (Adenovirus), Leptospirosis, Parvovirus, and Parainfluenza.

Cats: Rabies, Feline Leukaemia (FeLV), Feline Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia, Pneumonitis.
These must be current at the time of travel.

If your pet had a 1-year rabies vaccine, it must be given ≥1 month and ≤10 months before entry.

If your pet had a 3-year rabies vaccine, it must be given ≥1 month and ≤34 months before entry.

Yes. Your vet must issue an international veterinary certificate confirming your pet’s health and vaccinations. It must be dated within 48 hours of importation (i.e., very close to departure/arrival). U.S. travellers: APHIS endorsement is not required for the Bahamas.

Yes. Pets must be free of internal parasites (shown by a negative faecal test) and free of external parasites at the time of travel. Your vet can treat and document this if needed.

If all requirements are met and your pet appears healthy, quarantine is typically not required in The Bahamas. (Officials can still inspect pets on arrival and act at their discretion.)

The Bahamas restricts the import of some breeds. If you think your dog may be affected, please ask us—we’ll confirm the latest position with BAHFSA before you apply.

Permits are issued by the Bahamas Agricultural Health & Food Safety Authority (BAHFSA). We can guide you through the application and approval process.

In addition to the Bahamas import rules above, APHIS notes that for the Bahamas, your U.S. veterinarian can sign the health certificate (no USDA endorsement is needed). Airlines and cruise lines may have extra pet policies – check with your carrier.

Yes. A microchip is required for most destinations, including the EU, UK, and Canada. The chip must be ISO-compliant and implanted before the rabies vaccine or FAVN test is done. The microchip number must appear on all official documents.

All pets must be up to date on their rabies vaccinations. Dogs usually also need DA2PP and leptospirosis, while cats need RCCP and FeLV. Many countries, such as the U.S. and Canada, require only proof of rabies vaccination, while stricter destinations, including the EU, UK, and Jamaica, demand complete vaccination records.

The FAVN (Fluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralisation) test measures rabies antibody levels in your pet’s blood. It is mandatory for travel to countries such as the UK, the EU, and Jamaica.

The blood is drawn and sent to an approved overseas laboratory.
Results take 2–4 weeks, and most destinations require a 3–6 month waiting period after the blood sample before entry.

Careful timing is essential—we help you schedule this so your pet is eligible to travel onto your intended date.

Your pet’s testing, vaccines, and health exams are carried out by our veterinary partner, Animal Medical Group, in coordination with your home veterinarian (if applicable). We also handle the paperwork, including submitting blood samples to approved labs, reviewing documents, and tracking deadlines.

This is an official document signed by a licensed veterinarian confirming your pet’s health status, vaccinations, and parasite treatments.

For the U.S. and Canada, a certificate issued by your vet in Nassau is usually sufficient.

For the EU and UK, the certificate must follow specific formats and is often required to be completed within 10 days of travel.
We ensure the correct certificate is prepared for your destination.

Yes. We carefully review all records—including vaccination history, lab reports, import permits, and health certificates—before your travel date. This prevents errors or missing paperwork that could delay your pet at the airport or upon arrival.

For travel to the U.S. and Canada, you should begin at least 1–2 months in advance.

For the EU, UK, and Jamaica, preparation should start 6–8 months in advance due to the rabies blood test and waiting periods.

Yes. Many countries require proof that pets have been treated for ticks, fleas, and intestinal worms within a specified timeframe before travel. We include this in your pet’s travel schedule.

Re-entry to The Bahamas also requires an Import Permit and proof of current vaccines. We’ll plan ahead so your pet’s paperwork allows for both departure and return without unnecessary delays.