Import requirements for ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA FOR PETS (Dogs & Cats) from:

United Kingdom North, Central and South America, US Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands,Cuba Hispanola, St. Maarten/St. Martin, Montserrat, Grenada, Trinidad & Tobago, Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao

  • Valid Certification of Rabies Vaccination ( rabies vaccines required)
  • Certification of Microchipping (Please note: If your pet has not been microchipped as yet, we require the ISO microchip. However, if your pet was already microchipped, there is no need to get the ISO microchip.)
  • Results within accepted levels of the Rabies FAVN (Antibody Titer) tested at an OIE approved Laboratory (test must have been performed within the last 24 months). If however,the annual (not three year) rabies vaccines are kept up to date a second FAVN test is not required.

The paperwork for Rabies FAVN Serology can be retrieved at: http://www.vet.k-state.edu/depts/dmp/service/rabies/favn.htm

Please email (Here) for a list of other approved laboratories.

  • Full Medical and Updated Vaccination Records must include Leptospirosis and Parvovirus. The dog should be tested for Lymes, Heartworm, Anaplasma, Ehrlichia and Leishmania disease.
  • Additionally for cats, please include the following information: history of vaccinations for FeLV, testing results for FeLV and FIV, and any relevant history regarding FIP, FeLV and FIV. If you're unable to do the required testing, a letter stating that your cat is not showing any symptoms of FeLV, FIP and FIV, from your veterinarian is accepted.(United Kingdom)

Please email (Here) or fax the information required above to 268-460-1759 so that we can proceed in the processing of the import license.

Once this is done and after reviewing the dogs/cats medical and vaccination history an import license can be issued. Only pets with a duly issued import license will be accepted into Antigua and Barbuda.

Please note that your dog/cat is to be accompanied by an "Official {Government Issued) Health Certificate" stating that the animal is in good health and free from the symptoms of communicable diseases. The Certificate must be no more than seven (7) days old.

The animal is to be treated within seven (7) days of exportation for internal and external parasites with an approved broad spectr um product(s).

The products should be noted on the official health certificate.

Contact The Veterinary & Livestock Division at: Phone/fax (268) 460-1759 or Email: (Here) with the estimated time of arrival (ETA) 72 hrs before arrival.Failure to do so will result in significant delays in getting your pet cleared once it arrives.

Animals landed in Antigua outside of Government working hours, 8:30a.m to 4:30p.m Mondays to Fridays and on weekends and Public Holidays are subject to overtime inspection fees.

Please note: That failure to comply with any of the requirements will result in refusal of entry of the pet into Antigua & Barbuda.

Feel free to contact the Vete rinary and Livestock Division at phone/fax 1(268) 562-1814) I 1(268) 460-1759 or (Here)for more information.

NB: All residents of Antigua & Barbuda are required to have their dogs registered with the Dog Registration & Control Authority (DRCA). If you plan to reside in this country please contact (562-7277) the DRCA within 7-10 days of arrival.

Contact Us by Email

ndrprogrammeanu@ab.gov.ag

Our Address

Antigua and Barbuda Department of Immigration
Immigration Headquarters
Coolidge Business Complex
Sir George Walter Highway
St. George
Antigua, West Indies

Call Us

Tel: 268-562-8755

Tel: 268-562-1387

Operating Hours

Mon - Thur 08:00 - 16:30

Fri - 08:00 - 15:00 Atlantic Standard Time.

(Closed Weekends & Public Holidays)