Trinidad and Tobago

• Apply for an import permit from the Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) via email at aphmalmr@gmail.com at least 6 weeks before travel to allow for processing.
• Pets must be microchipped with an ISO-compliant microchip, have a valid health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian in the country of origin within 7 days of the travel date, which includes proof of rabies vaccination administered at least 6 months before travel, and provide original lab results from an approved lab for rabies blood test (FAVN or RFFT) at least one month after vaccination.
• Entry requirements differ depending on which country your pets are coming from. Please refer to the table and guidelines provided in the attached entry application for further details.
• Pets must be treated for internal and external parasites within 10 days of travel.
• Notify Veterinary Services at (868) 642-0063 or (868) 642-0064 at least 48 hours in advance of your scheduled arrival time.
• Pets are now permitted to enter Trinidad and Tobago by air via cabin, checked baggage or cargo.

To download the application form required for entry into Trinidad and Tobago with a domestic pet, please click the .pdf icon below.