Bahamas

Attention:  This information is to be used as general guidelines and may not be updated to meet the current requirements.  Before you travel, be sure to contact the appropriate authorities for your destination country

An import permit is required from the Ministry of Agriculture, Trade and Industry (Nassau) for all animals being brought into the Commonwealth of The Bahamas.

For the U.S. and Canada, the following are the main provisions of the import permit as it applies to dogs and cats: 

• The animal must be 6 months of age or older.
• The animal must be accompanied by a valid certificate which substantiates that it has been vaccinated against rabies within not less than 1 month and not more than 10 months prior to importation.
• The animal must be accompanied by a Veterinary Health Certificate presented within 48 hours of arrival in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to a licensed veterinarian for an examination.

THE PERMIT IS VALID FOR 90 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF ISSUE.