Export Live Animals to Aruba
Summary of Requirements
Note: In order to import live animals into Aruba, the consignee must have the Health Certificate and/or related test results approved by the Director of the Veterinary Service of Aruba before the animals are shipped to Aruba. The Veterinary Service of Aruba may be reached by telephone at +297 5850400, fax at +297 5851828, or email at vetservice@dvg.aw.
Note: To export CITES-listed animals (for example, cockatoos or parrots) to Aruba, they must be bred in captivity and must have a health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian. To check whether an animal is listed under CITES, visit www.cites.org or contact the CITES Management Authority for Aruba at vetservice@dvg.aw.
- Equine - Breeding - Permanent - Protocol (108.81 KB) - December 2008
- Bovine - Protocol (20.23 KB) - August 2009
- Ratites - Hatching Eggs - Protocol (12.71 KB) - May 2011
- Sheep - Protocol (277.53 KB) - July 2026
- Goats - Protocol (275.71 KB) - July 2026
- Swine - Protocol (69.73 KB) - November 2004
Note: Aruba applies the following guidelines to evaluate import permits for exotics, i.e. fauna (animals) not occurring naturally on the island:
1. The intrinsic value of the animal should not be jeopardized.
2. Public health should not be endangered in any way.
3. The risk of the animal being/becoming an invasive species must be considered nil.
- Camelids - Protocol (16.95 KB) - June 2012
Taking a Pet to Another Country?
If your species is not listed, the requirements for that species are not known. Exporters who want to ship livestock or germplasm whose requirements are not listed above should have the importer or buyer in the destination country apply for an import permit at the appropriate ministry. This import permit will most likely outline the specific requirements.
Need Help?
USDA-Accredited Veterinarians
Contact a USDA-accredited veterinarian for questions about your destination country's entry requirements for animals (including any needed vaccinations, tests, or treatments); issuance of health certificates; and status updates on certificate endorsement.
APHIS Endorsement Offices
APHIS Veterinary Export Trade Services (VETS) offers commodity-specific expertise for exporting animals. Use the dropdown to contact us with questions about endorsing health certificates. For quickest help, see tips for exporters and accredited veterinarians.