Pet Travel From the United States to Trinidad and Tobago
Travel Requirements Based on Pet Type
Carefully read ALL of the requirements related to your pet on this page.
- This page provides the most recent entry requirements and can change without notice.
- It is the responsibility of the veterinarian to make sure the pet has met all health requirements of the destination country before issuing a health certificate.
- Failure to meet the requirements may result in problems gaining certificate endorsement or difficulties upon arrival in the destination country.
- Health certificates must be legible, accurate, and complete.
General Process
- Have your animal micro-chipped with a brand accepted by the International Standards Organization (Standard 11784 or Annex A to standard 11785 with the ISO Standard Chip prior to the animal receiving a rabies vaccination.
- Animal must be vaccinated against rabies.
- Animal must have a rabies blood test (FAVN or RFFIT) done at least one (1) month after vaccination. This test must be done at an approved laboratory, and Original Laboratory Results must sent directly via email by the Laboratory to the Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer at: aphmalmr@gmail.com
- Animals must be tested negative for Brucella canis.
- Animals must be treated for internal and external parasites prior to export.
- Names of all countries where the animal has resided for the six months prior to export must be provided on the health certificate.
- Apply to the Trinidad and Tobago Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer at aphmalmr@gmail.com for an import permit at least (1) one month in advance of your planned travel date, and ensure you have an import permit prior to entry. Apply using the following application: APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT TO IMPORT DOGS AND CATS (227.09 KB)
- An international health certificate must be issued by a USDA Accredited Veterinarian and endorsed by USDA within (7) days of arrival to Trinidad and Tobago. NOTE: If submitting the health certificate via the Veterinary Export Health Certificate System (VEHCS), you may proceed directly to VEHCS without downloading the form below.
Veterinary Health Certificate (251.35 KB) - Notify the Veterinary Officer, Quarantine, Veterinary Services, telephone (868) 693-2910 and nadcaph2013@gmail.com at least two (2) working days before the scheduled time of arrival.
For further information contact the Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer at:
80 Abercromby Street, Port of Spain
Telephone: 868-625-5997; 625-1473
Email: aphmalmr@gmail.com
To take a pet bird (including psittacine) to Trinidad and Tobago, you must receive permission from their Wildlife Division. They will issue an approval which must be brought to the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Marine office in order for an import permit to be issued.
Agricultural County Offices are open to the public every Wednesday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, except public holidays. To find out what county office is responsible for your area, call the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries at (868) 622-1221-5.
To take a ferret to Trinidad and Tobago, you must receive permission from their Wildlife Division. They will issue an approval which must be brought to the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Marine office in order for an import permit to be issued.
Agricultural County Offices are open to the public every Wednesday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, except public holidays. To find out what county office is responsible for your area, call the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries at (868) 622-1221-5.
To take a hamster to Trinidad and Tobago, you must receive permission from their Wildlife Division. They will issue an approval which must be brought to the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Marine office in order for an import permit to be issued.
Agricultural County Offices are open to the public every Wednesday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, except public holidays. To find out what county office is responsible for your area, call the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries at (868) 622-1221-5.
For pet travel requirements not listed, APHIS has not been officially informed by the foreign country about the requirements for your pet’s travel. We recommend that you contact a government official of the country you are traveling to for more information.
Country of Destination Contact Information
Countries Participating in the European Union
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Republic of Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Northern Ireland*
Norway**
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland**
* Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom (UK), but will continue to follow European Union (EU) requirements even though the UK is no longer part of the EU.
** Norway and Switzerland are not part of the EU but have adopted EU legislation for import of most species of live animals.
Important Travel Considerations
Considerations for airline travel and cruises:
Airlines and shipping lines have their own policies and requirements for transporting pets. Check with your airline or shipping representative to determine what requirements they may have.
Learn how you can improve the safety of dogs and cats during air travel.
If pets or support animals accompany you on a cruise, you must comply with entry rules for every country or port where your pet or support animal exits the ship.
Will you be returning to the United States with your pet?
View APHIS Requirements
ALERT: If you're traveling with a dog, be aware that the CDC has additional requirements for bringing a dog into the United States. You must follow CDC's requirements, or your dog will not be allowed to enter the United States.
If you are transiting (passing through) the European Union:
If your pet is traveling through (transiting) a country in the European Union (EU) on the way to a third, non-EU country, you will also need a transit health certificate for your pet for the EU. The transit health certificate will be the same as if your pet’s final destination was the EU country. Use the information and steps above under “Travel Requirements Based on Pet Type” to determine which health certificate should be used. View a list of EU countries.
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USDA-Accredited Veterinarians
Contact a USDA-accredited veterinarian for questions about your destination country's entry requirements for pets (including any needed vaccinations, tests, or treatments) and for issuance of health certificates.
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USDA Endorsement Offices
Contact your nearest APHIS Veterinary Export Trade Services Endorsement Office for questions about endorsing a health certificate for pets.
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