Pet Travel to Barbados
If you plan to bring a dog or cat to Barbados, it is essential that you contact the Ministry of Agriculture’s Veterinary Services before making travel arrangements. Travelers should follow only the official guidance provided by the Barbados Ministry of Agriculture at animalimports@agriculture.gov.bb or ☎ +1 (246) 535-0220 / 535-0221. Please do not rely on older checklists, expat forums, traveler groups, or other unofficial web pages, as requirements may have changed. General guidance is below.
What You Will Generally Need
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An import permit issued by Barbados Veterinary Services before travel.
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Online Import Permit Application for Dogs and Cats to Barbados:
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An Export Health Certificate endorsed by the Official Veterinary Authority in your country of origin. Here is the USA one as an example. This certificate must accompany your animal during travel and on arrival in Barbados.
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Compliance with any additional health conditions listed in your import permit.
IMPORTANT
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Barbados requires an import permit for dogs and cats (see link above), and the conditions for entry can change at short notice depending on the animal disease status of the country from which the animal is being imported. For that reason, travelers should email the Ministry directly, explain their specific situation, and make sure they receive the current requirements in writing before traveling with their pet.
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Barbados Veterinary Services
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☎ +1 (246) 535-0220 / +1 (246) 535-0221
✉ animalimports@agriculture.gov.bb
✉ vetservices@agriculture.gov.bb