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Guadeloupe, a French overseas region, is an island group in the southern Caribbean Sea. Resembling a butterfly, its 2 largest islands are separated by the Salée River. Guadeloupe is a beautiful Caribbean destination filled with tropical beaches and lush mountainous interiors that all make for picture-perfect photographs. 

Guadeloupe is also a pet-friendly destination to travel with your furry companions. While relocating 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.
• A rabies vaccination should be administered no less than 30 days and no more than 12 months prior to entry. All dogs must be vaccinated against distemper.
• After waiting for minimum 30 days, a rabies titer test must be administered. All samples must be processed at approved laboratories. Assuming test results within acceptable limits, your pet can enter the Guadeloupe no sooner than 3 calendar months from the date of blood sampling.
• For non-commercial regulations, the owner or a legal representative of the owner is traveling with or within 5 days of the pet and the transport does not involve purchase, sale or transfer of ownership.
• A licensed veterinarian in the originating country must complete the non-commercial EU health certificate for the Guadeloupe within 10 days of travel.
• In case of a commercial transportation, a licensed veterinarian in the originating country must complete the commercial EU health certificate for the Guadeloupe within 48 hours of travel.
• All the forms must be endorsed by the government agency responsible for the import and export of animals.
• Pets must enter Guadeloupe via Pointe-à-Pitre International Airport. Pets can arrive in the cabin, as checked baggageor as air cargo.
• All pets must be free of evidence of disease communicable to humans when examined at the port of entry to the Guadeloupe.
• Only three pets per family can be imported to Guadeloupe. 

• The following breeds and their crosses are not permitted to enter Guadeloupe: American Staffordshire terrier/pit-bulls, Boerboel/mastiffs, Japanese tosa.
• The following dogs can enter Guadeloupe with restrictions under French law: pedigree American Staffordshire terriers, pedigree tosa, rottweilers, pedigree or not. 

As you start planning your trip overseas, you should consider hiring professional assistance to make your pet’s relocation safe, smooth and hassle-free. AirPets relocates hundreds of pets every year to and from India and is very thorough with its process. You can get in touch with us at +91-9257-123-123 or write to [email protected] for a professional consultation.