FORMALITIES TO BRING YOUR DOG IN HARBOUR ISLAND, BAHAMAS

Bringing dogs to Bahamas can be an amazing experience, especially when staying in luxury rentals in Harbour Island surrounded by beautiful beaches and clear waters. As a matter of fact, traveling with a pet can be simple, provided that you follow the correct steps. Therefore, you must comply with Bahamian regulations for pets and prepare all required documents before your trip. Choosing luxury rentals in Harbour Island also means ensuring that your dog’s paperwork and vaccines are perfectly in order. Consequently, you avoid delays at customs or at your accommodation.

Before your dog enters the country, you will need an import permit from the Bahamian Ministry of Agriculture. You also need an international veterinary health certificate issued by your veterinarian. This certificate must list the vaccines below and confirm your dog’s health status.

Required dog vaccines

The international veterinary certificate that accompanies your dog must confirm that the dog has been actively immunized against:

• Rabies
  • 1-year vaccine: given not less than 1 month and not more than 10 months before entry.
  • 3-year vaccine: given not less than 1 month and not more than 34 months before entry.
• Canine Distemper
• Canine Hepatitis
• Leptospirosis
• Parvovirus
• Adenovirus

Additional health requirements

In addition, the same health certificate must state that the dog:

• Is at least 6 months old
• Is free of internal parasites (negative stool/fecal test)
• Is free of external parasites (fleas, ticks, etc.)

When bringing dogs to Bahamas, preparing early is important to ensure a smooth arrival. If you are staying in our luxury rentals in Harbour Island, sharing these documents with our team in advance is always recommended. In summary, proper planning helps protect your pet and guarantees a calm and stress-free start to your vacation.