Sep
Relocating Pets to Saint Kitts And Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis is a dual-island nation situated between the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea. It's known for cloud-shrouded mountains and beaches. Old plantation houses, beautiful beaches, lush vegetation, and historic towns like the capital Basseterre make a visit to St. Kitts and Nevis a true delight for those looking for the traditional Caribbean experience.
Saint Kitts and Nevis is also a pet-friendly destination to travel to. 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. The microchip number must be recorded in all documentation required to enter St Kitts and Nevis.
- Your dog or cat must be vaccinated for rabies after a microchip is implanted.
- Cats must test negative for FELV and FIV within 30 days of travel.
- Two Rabies Titer Tests (FAVN) are required no sooner than 30 days and not more than 12 months after the rabies vaccination. The blood sample must be processed at an approved laboratory. A second rabies titer test must be administered no sooner than 30 days after the first titer test and not more than 12 months prior to travel. The results of the second titer test must be submitted directly to the Chief Veterinary Officer from the processing lab.
- A health certificate must be obtained from the governing body responsible for import and export of pets. This must be sent together with both titer test results to the Chief Veterinary Officer in St. Kitts and Nevis with an application for an import permit.
- Within 72 hours of travel, another health certificate must be completed by a licensed veterinarian.
- An Import Permit must be filed for with the Chief Veterinary Officer in St. Kitts and Nevis after the second rabies titer test is done. The permit must be accompanied with application, rabies titer test results and the health certificate endorsed by the governing body.
- Before your dog or cat can enter St Kitts and Nevis, it must be treated by a licensed veterinarian against internal and external parasites within 72 hours of transport.
- All pets entering St Kitts and Nevis will be subject to 30 days of home quarantine. Dogs must be kept in the house or a secure enclosure. Cats must remain indoors. There will be monitoring by veterinary authorities. Pets must not be removed from quarantine facilities without the permission of veterinary authorities. Violations will result in the deportation of your pet.
- All pets entering St Kitts and Nevis must do so at the Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport in Basseterre.
- All pets must be free of evidence of disease communicable to humans when examined at the entry airport.
- The following dog breeds are not permitted to enter St Kitts and Nevis: Dogo Argentino, Fila Brazileiro, Japanese Tosa, Pit Bull Terrier/Staffordshire Terrier, American Bulldog, Perro de Presa Canario or Presa Canario.
- The American Staffordshire Terrier is not included in St Kitts and Nevisn legislation. The laws only apply to pure bred dogs and does not apply to cross breeds or mixes.
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