Bringing Animals into Barbados
Animals and birds may be imported into Barbados from other countries; however, certain health conditions have to be satisfied in order for them to be allowed entry into Barbados.
The restrictions placed on the countries from which animals an be brought are to protect human and animal health and to reduce the risk of importing rabies and other diseases into Barbados.
All animal importations require an Import permit. An application form may be obtained from the Veterinary Services Administration, The Pine, St. Michael and must be submitted along with a fee of BDS $25.00 before the permit can be issued.
The health conditions to be met depend on the country from which the animal is being imported. In all cases, an Export Health Certificate must be issued and endorsed by the Veterinary Authority of the country of origin and this certificate must accompany the animal throughout its journey and when it enters Barbados.
Conditions for Importing Animals
- Dogs & Cats
- Birds
- Horses
- Cattle Sheep & Goats Pigs
- Poultry Exotics Rabbits & Pocket Pets
- Animal_Import_Application_Form.pdf
NOTICE: Assistance Dogs
We regret that at this time there are no special exemptions to the import health requirements for assistance dogs. These dogs must satisfy the same import conditions as pets.
The laws of Barbados do not provide for access of assistance dogs to public places (shops, restaurants, hotels, etc.).
Please contact Veterinary Services for specific conditions for various animal species and the conditions related to their importation prior to making an application.
PLEASE NOTE:
An animal landed in contravention of the provisions of the Animals (Diseases and Importation Control) Regulations may be seized by the Veterinary Officer and be, in his discretion, detained, destroyed or otherwise disposed of as he shall direct.
- Animals (Diseases and Importation Control) Regulations, 1961, 7.(3)