WHAT CERTIFICATES MUST I HAVE BEFORE BRINGING MY PET TO CURAÇAO?


In order to import a dog, cat or ferret to Curaçao the animal has to comply with the following:

  • It has to be accompanied by an official international veterinary certificate
    issued by the Veterinary Authority and signed by the official veterinarian designated
    by the Veterinary Authority and endorsed by the Veterinary Authority with a validity
    of not more then 2 (two) weeks.

  • The animal has to be vaccinated against Rabies at the age of at least 12 weeks
    with an inactivated vaccine at least 21 days, but no longer than 12 months to 36
    months (as registered by the manufacturer) prior to departure. The importation of
    animals younger than 15 weeks is not permitted.

  • The animal has to be registered electronically with an
    ISO (International Standards Organization)-microchip (mention the number
    and day of application on the health certificate).

  • The animal has to be free of any ectoparasites. Therefore the veterinarian certifies
    treating the animal as instructed by the manufacturer with a registered systemic/oral or
    topical ectoparasitic agent, with a long lasting persistent efficacy of at least 28 days,
    within 14 days prior to departure (mention the date, the time and the product used on the
    health certificate).

  • The animal has to be free of any endoparasites. Therefore the veterinarian certifies
    treating the animal within 14 days prior to departure with a registered endoparasitic agent
    as instructed by the manufacturer (mention the date and the product used on the
    health certificate).

  • After the treatments it has to be kept free of any ecto - and endoparasites.

  • The animal has to be transported in a suitable kennel and according to IATA
    regulations.

  • The importation of dogs and cats from South- and Central America (excl.
    Suriname) is not permitted.

  • The importation of a pit-bull terrier type dog is not permitted