St. Kitts and Nevis
Ministry of Agriculture – St. Kitts Chief Veterinary Officer
P. O. Box 39, Veterinary Services
Department of Agriculture, Basseterre
(869) 465-2110
Entry Requirements
Complete the following entry requirements to travel to St. Kitts and Nevis with your pet:
- Pets must be fitted with an ISO compatible microchip for identification purposes.
- Pet owners must obtain a health certificate from a licensed veterinarian within 30 days of travel. Pets must also be dewormed within 72 hours of travel with proof from the veterinarian.
- Rabies vaccinations must be up-to-date and administered at least three months before arrival. For your pet to be accepted, you will also need a rabies titer test that shows results over 0.5 I.U./ml. This test can be sent to Auburn University Rabies Laboratory or Kansas State Rabies Laboratory if you are traveling from the U.S. If you are traveling from elsewhere, any OIE certified laboratory is acceptable. Results should be sent to CVO’s Office in St. Kitts at the above address.
- Complete an import application form (attached) and send with a money order for $20 to the CVO's Office in St. Kitts at the above address.
- The following breeds are not permitted entry into St. Kitts and Nevis: Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Terrier, Dogo Argentino, Presa Canario, Fila Brasileiro, Japanese Tosa and American Bull dog.
Quarantine Information
Pets traveling to St. Kitts and Nevis are subject to a 30 day at-home quarantine at the owner's residence. During this time period, pets should not interact with any other animals. Pet owners will be subject to 4 home visits to monitor the animal during confinement.
Download Entry Application
To download the application form required for entry into St. Kitts and Nevis with a domestic pet, please click the PDF icon below.
