How do I get my dog to the Caribbean?


How do I get my dog to the Caribbean? Each country has its own requirements and means of properly checking in. Some of the requirements can take months to complete. A few timely requirements include a Rabies Titer Test (results can take weeks), Lyme/Lepto vaccines (two shots 2-3 weeks apart), and import permits.


How much is an international ticket for a dog?

Flying a dog in the cabin usually costs between $125 and $200, while the cargo hold is typically over $1000. There are also licensed companies that offer international pet shipping companies — they usually charge between $1000 and $6000.


How do I get my dog to travel internationally?

There are three ways you can ship your pet via the airlines:
  1. Your pet can travel on the plane with you (either in-cabin, as accompanied baggage, or as cargo). Your pet will be charged accordingly. ...
  2. You can book your pet on a separate flight. ...
  3. You can have your pet shipped through a licensed commercial shipper.


Does Royal Caribbean Cruise Line allow dogs?

Royal Caribbean International welcomes service dogs on all ships. * Please note we do not accept pets. A service dog is defined as any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability. Service dogs are not considered pets.


How much is a dog passport USA?

A pet passport can cost as little as $100 or as much as $1,000. The cost ranges drastically depending on which accredited vet clinic youvisit and which country you are traveling to.


What do I need to take my dog out of the USA?

However, most countries require that your pet be checked by a federally-accredited veterinarian and that a United States Interstate and International Certificate for Health Examination for Small Animals (7001 USDA-APHIS Form) be issued by that veterinarian and endorsed by the USDA.


How can I get my dog to the Bahamas?

Pets traveling to Bahamas require an import permit from the Ministry of Agriculture, Trade and Industry (attached). Applications (along with a $10 processing fee) must be made in writing to the Director of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture, Trade and Industry, PO Box N-3704, Nassau, The Bahamas.


Do dogs need a passport to fly internationally?

You probably have a plan for your own passport, but your animal companion needs one too. All pets traveling to and from the United States need a passport. Keep in mind, a “pet passport” in the U.S. refers to the extra documents you need to travel to other countries with your pet.


How old does a dog have to be to fly internationally?

Puppies should get puppy vaccinations at least one month prior to traveling, and rabies vaccines are not given before a puppy is three months old. In other words, dogs entering the U.S. on international flights must be at least 16 weeks old.


Can dogs fly internationally?

However, most countries require that your pet be checked by a federally-accredited veterinarian and that a United States Interstate and International Certificate for Health Examination for Small Animals (7001 USDA-APHIS Form) be issued by that veterinarian and endorsed by the USDA.