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The Bahamas, known officially as The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, is a sovereign country within the Lucayan Archipelago of the West Indies in the Atlantic. he islands of The Bahamas are a tropical hot spot and rank among the best vacation destinations in the world. Their beauty, amazing weather, and the fact that there are so many islands are part of what makes this tropical archipelago special.

Apart from being an attractive tourist destination, Bahamas is also pet-friendly. There are many beaches, hotels and restaurants that allow pets. While travelling with pets, it is important to keep the following things in mind-

• The first step is to microchip your pet with a 15 digit ISO compliant pet microchip.
• While a rabies titer test is not mandatory, your pet must be vaccinated against rabies between 30 days and 10 months prior to entering the country. Other vaccinations include, for dogs: Rabies, Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, and Parovirus. For cats: Feline Vioral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus and Panleukopenia.
• Your dog or cat must be atleast 6 months of age to enter the Bahamas.
• A licensed veterinarian must complete the health certificate for your pet within 48 hours of entering the country.
• An import permit from the Director of Agriculture is required for all pets entering the Bahamas. The perm it is valid for one year.
• All pets must be treated for internal and external parasites prior to entering the Bahamas.
• All pets entering the Bahamas by air must do so at Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau or Grand Bahama International Airport in Freeport. There will be a customs duty at the point of entry.
• All pets must be free of evidence of disease communicable to humans when examined at the entry airport.
• All dogs entering the Bahamas meeting certain conditions below must be licensed within 48 hours of entry. Conditions are: your dog will remain in the Bahamas for 28 days or more, your dog will have multiple entries during the year or the dog's owner is a resident or property owner in the Bahamas.
• Following breeds are prohibited in Bahamas, Pit Bulls, Presa Canario, Cane Corso, American Bulldog and Staffordshire Terrier. Cats prohibited from import are Savannah, Chausie and Bangal.

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