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Pet Travel From the United States to
Turks and Caico Islands
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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.
Pet Dogs and Cats
Animport permitis required for the importation of all pets into the Turks and Caicos
Islands. All imports must come to an official port of entry, and all import conditions
attached to a particular commodity must be satisfied before landing clearance is
given. It is the importer’s responsibility to verify the accuracy and completeness of
all import conditions before they attempt to import commodities into the Islands.
Commodities without import permits will be returned to the country of origin.
To obtain an import permit application form, please contact the Department of
Agriculture via email, fax or mail.
Contact Information:
Department of Agriculture
Animal Health Services Division
Butterfield Square
6 Parade Avenue
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands.
Email:[email protected]
Telephone: 1.649.946.5801 - Telefax: 1.649.941.7587
To bring dogs or cats into the Turks and Caicos Islands you will need
animport permitand an International Health Certificate.
STEP 1: International Health Certificate
AnInternational Health Certificateissued by a USDA Accredited Veterinarian and
endorsed by APHIS VS is required to travel with dog or cat to the Turks and Caicos
Islands.
The health certificate must be signed in an ink colorother than black
The health certificate is valid for 10 days from the date of issue by a USDA-
Accredited veterinarian. The health certificate must then be endorsed by the
USDA prior to submission of the import permit application to the Turks and
Caicos.
International Health Certificate (237.41 KB)
STEP 2: Import Permit
The import permit (578.16 KB)must be sent to Turks and Caicos Islands
Department of Agriculture via email, fax or mail. Please refer to contact
information listed below.
If you wish to apply for multiple-entry and re-entry permits, please contact the Turks
and Caicos Department of Agriculture.
Failure to comply with the import permit will result in the animals being refused
entry, held in holding, and deported within 48 hours at the owner’s expense or be
euthanized without recompense.
The Inspection Unit for Plant and Animal Health requires at least48 hours’notice of
confirmed arrival date, time, airline/vessel number and the designated port of entry.
All relevant documents must accompany all consignments of animals which must be
submitted at the port of entry.
In the event that during the course of transporting the animal to the Turks and
Caicos Islands, it was trans-shipped via another country and remained there for
twenty-four (24) hours and over, a veterinary certificate from the Veterinary
Authority or from the Quarantine Officer must be obtained stating that the said
animals did not leave the quarantine area, noting the period of time in quarantine
and the condition of the animal.
Contact Information:
Department of Agriculture
Animal Health Services Division
Butterfield Square
6 Parade Avenue
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands.
Email:[email protected]
Telephone: 1.649.946.5801 - Telefax: 1.649.941.7587
Prohibited and Restricted Dog Breeds
The following breeds are prohibited from entry into the islands.
PROHIBITED BREED LIST:
Dogo Argentino
American Pit Bull Terrier
American Bulldog
American Staffordshire Terrier
Japanese Tosa
Perro de Presa Canario (Canary dog)
Fila Brasiliero
RESTRICTED: Entry of the following breeds into the Turks and Caicos is restricted.
Please contact the Turks and Caicos prior to travel if you plan to ship a dog on the
following restricted breed list:
Appenzeller
Aryan Molossus
Bandog
Beauceron
Belgian Mastiff
Bull Mastiff
Danish Broholmer
Dogue de Bordeaux
Great Swiss Mountain Dog
Korean Jindo
Kuvasz
Leonberger
Moscow Watchdog
Neopolitan Mastiff
Perro de Presa Mallorquin
Boerboel
Tibetan Mastiff
Other Pets
Animport permitis required for the importation of all pets into the Turks and Caicos
Islands. All imports must come to an official port of entry, and all import conditions
attached to a particular commodity must be satisfied before landing clearance is
given. It is the importer’s responsibility to verify the accuracy and completeness of
all import conditions before they attempt to import commodities into the Islands.
Commodities without import permits will be returned to the country of origin.
To obtain an import permit application form, please contact the Department of
Agriculture via email, fax or mail.
Contact Information:
Department of Agriculture
Animal Health Services Division
Butterfield Square
6 Parade Avenue
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands.
Email:[email protected]
Telephone: 1.649.946.5801 - Telefax: 1.649.941.7587
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
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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.
View additional information for pet owners, airlines, and others about APHIS
endorsement of international health certificates (239.52 KB).
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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Guidance for Pet Owners
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resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
View frequently asked questions about traveling with your pet.
Still Have Questions?
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.
Find a USDA-Accredited Veterinarian
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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