Pet import requirements for Anguilla
What Anguilla asks for before a dog or cat can enter — the microchip, the rabies work, the permit and the paperwork — and how far ahead you need to start. We handle all of it on a move we arrange.
Import rules change, and they change without notice. Last verified 2026-02-18 by the country-profile service Furry Freight uses; profile last updated 2026-02-18. Confirm every requirement with the authority named below, or with us on (424) 421-1650, before you book a flight or start any vet work.
Anguilla at a glance
| Requirement | For Anguilla |
|---|---|
| Microchip Not required | Not required |
| Rabies | Not required |
| Import permit Required | Yes, required |
| Quarantine | None on arrival |
| Minimum age to travel | Must be 13 weeks or older |
| Customs clearance | A customs broker is not typically required for Anguilla |
| Agent at destination | No required but recommended owner be present |
Where this fits in the timeline. The order matters more than the effort: a rabies vaccination given before the microchip was implanted does not count in most regimes, and a titer test drawn too early restarts a waiting period. On a move we handle, we check your pet's existing dates against these rules on the free consultation before anything is booked.
The detail
Airports: 1. Anguilla is a British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean. Must be 13 weeks or older.
Import requirements
Must be 13 weeks or older
Please visit this link for more in formation - https://www.gov.ai/service/agriculture/agriculture-pet-importexport-requirements
Applicant must submit (via e-mail)
• Animals (Dogs and Cats) must be 13 weeks or older
• An original International Health Certificate issued by an accredited veterinarian and endorsed by
the Government Veterinarian in the country of origin
• The health certificate must be translated to ENGLISH if it is written in another language.
• The health certificate must have Exporter and Importer in formation
• The health certificate must show that the animal(s) are fully vaccinated (incl. Rabies, DHLPP/ Lyme/
• FVRCP/FeLV etc.) and free from in ternal and external parasites (Negative fecal test and Flea and Tick preventative medication)
• The health certificate must provide the animal(s) ID/Tag number
• Animals MUST be vaccinated against rabies at least one (1) month BEFORE travel. The three-year rabies vaccine is accepted.
• The health certificate must state that animal(s) is/are be free of any in fectious or contagious diseases and
have not been in contact with any animal suffering from the same for the past sixty (60) days.
Permit is only valid for one (1) month
• If animals (Dogs) are permanently staying on the island, owners must license their animals at Inland Revenue and present proof of licensure to the Dept. of Natural Resources within five (5) business days.
• Visitors must obtain a temporary dog license from Inland Revenue for any period not exceeding 3 Months
• EC $35.00 or US $13.02. Payment by card US $15.00
NB: Anguilla Dog Act
“No person shall import any dog of the type known as the pit bull terrier or other ferocious dog and any dog so imported shall be seized and forfeited to the Crown, unless the person who imports the dog proves to the satisfaction of the Chief Veterinary of ficer that the dog is not of a type as the Pit bull terrier or is not a ferocious dog.
Must meet all import requirements and have import permit.
Identification and microchip
Not required but it is recommended.
Rabies and vaccinations
If over 3 months old, must have been vaccinated for rabies between 30 days and 12 months prior to entering.
2- and 3-year rabies vaccinations not recognized.
Rabies titer test NOT required
Dogs should be vaccinated against Rabies, Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parovirus and Parainfluenza.
Cats should be vaccinated against Rabies, Feline panleukopenia (Distemper), Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, and Leukemia.
Tests and treatments
See Treatments and Vaccinations.
Tick and tapeworm treatment recommended but not required.
Health certificate and permits
The health certificate must be translated to ENGLISH if it is written in another language. Endorsed by government and usually within 7 days of travel.
- Must be original International Health Certificate issued by an accredited veterinarian and endorsed by the Government Veterinarian in the country of origin
• The health certificate must have Exporter and Importer in formation
• The health certificate must show that the animal(s) are fully vaccinated (incl. Rabies, DHLPP/ Lyme/
• FVRCP/FeLV etc.) and free from in ternal and external parasites (Negative fecal test and Flea and Tick
preventative medication)
• The health certificate must provide the animal(s) ID/Tag number
• Animals MUST be vaccinated against rabies at least one (1) month BEFORE travel. The three year rabies
vaccine is accepted.
• The health certificate must state that animal(s) is/are be free of any in fectious or contagious diseases and
have not been in contact with any animal suffering from the same for the past sixty (60) days.
Permit is only valid for one (1) month
• If animals (Dogs) are permanently staying on the island, owners must license their animals at Inland
Revenue and present proof of licensure to the Dept. of Natural Resources within five (5) business days.
• Visitors must obtain a temporary dog license from Inland Revenue for any period not exceeding 3
Months
• EC $35.00 or US $13.02. Payment by card US $15.00
Yes, required. See Government forms for copy of the import permit. Form should be completed / submitted at least two weeks prior to entry.
Application for importation of animals into Anguilla must be completed (block letters or type) and returned with copies of all necessary documents. Failure to do so may result in delay in the processing of your permit. Form should be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to travel to allow ample time for processing of permit, once all the conditions for entry have been met. Must in clude:
- Name of person(s) traveling with pet
- Country of origin
- Breed/species of animal
- An original Health Certificate issued by a vet in country of origin stating that animal should be free of any in fectious or contagious diseases and should not have been in contact with any animal suffering from the same for the past 60 days.
Permit is only valid for 1 month after issuance.
Sample of the Health Certificate
Import Permit.pdf)
Quarantine
No quarantine require.
Restrictions and banned breeds
Pit Bull Terriers are not permitted.
- No person shall import any dog of the type known as the pit bull terrier or other ferocious dog and any dog so imported shall be seized and forfeited to the Crown, unless the person who imports the dog proves to the satisfaction of the Chief Veterinary of ficer that the dog is not of a type as the Pit bull
terrier or is not a ferocious dog.
- An import permit is required to bring a dog into Anguilla.
Customs, agents, and airports
A customs broker is not typically required for Anguilla.
No required but recommended owner be present.
Airports:
- Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport, (CITY) The Valley, Anguilla, IATA: AXA, ICAO: TQPF
Ground:
- Blowing Point Ferry Terminal, (CITY) Blowing Point, Anguilla
- Entry Point: Blowing Point Ferry Terminal
- Phone (Anguilla Air & Sea Ports Authority): +1‑264‑497‑5816
- Email: info@anguillaports.com
Water Port:
- Road Bay Cargo Port
- Entry Point: Road Bay Cargo Port
- Phone (Anguilla Air & Sea Ports Authority): +1‑264‑497‑5816
- Email: info@anguillaports.com
The import permit and current health certificate will need to be presented. For more customs in formation it is best to contact the agency directly. Contact in formation on website link.
Export notes
Your pet will need an export permit from theDepartment of Agriculture to leave Anguilla.
You must follow other countries requirments.
Other pets / CITES / extra rules
Member island as a dependent territory of Great Britain. If your pet is not a dog, cat, or ferret and especially if it is a turtle or parrot, you should verify that it is not protected under CITES. You will need to apply for additional permits if this is the case.
Please refer to https://www.gov.ai/service/agriculture/agriculture-pet-importexport-requirements.
Your pet will need an export permit from theDepartment of Agriculture to leave Anguilla.
You must follow other countries requirements.
Official contacts
Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 60
Coronation Avenue
The Valley, Anguilla
Tel: +1 264 497-2615
Tel: +1 (264) 497-0217
Fax: +1 264 497-0040
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCESDEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCESMINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, INVESTMENT, COMMERCE,INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND NATURAL RESOURCESTEL: (264) 497-0217/2615
E-MAIL: natural.resources@gov.ai.
Anguilla Agriculture / Veterinary ContactsAnguilla Chief Veterinary Officer – Dr. Reginald ThomasEmail: reginald.thomas@gov.aiPhone: +1 (264) 476-1303
Disclaimer
Import rules change without much warning. Confirm every vaccine date, test, permit, and crate routing with the destination veterinary authority before you travel. This page is a planning brief for Furry Freight customers, last checked against the IPATA country profile dated 2026-02-18.
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Official sources for Anguilla
- gov.ai gov.ai
- Requirements for Import gov.ai
- Application gov.ai
- Sample of the Health Certificate aphis.usda.gov
- Customs Website customs.gov.ai
Questions about moving a pet to Anguilla
Does my dog or cat need a microchip for Anguilla?
Not required
From the country profile, last verified 2026-02-18.
What rabies vaccination does Anguilla require?
Not required
Do I need an import permit to bring a pet into Anguilla?
Yes, required
Will my pet be quarantined on arrival in Anguilla?
None on arrival
How old does a puppy or kitten have to be to travel to Anguilla?
Must be 13 weeks or older