Pet import requirements for Grenada
What Grenada 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 2025-06-02 by the country-profile service Furry Freight uses; profile last updated 2025-09-15. 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.
Grenada at a glance
| Requirement | For Grenada |
|---|---|
| Microchip Not required | Not required |
| Rabies | Before entering Grenada, pets require a rabies vaccination and other vaccinations, along with a health certificate |
| Import permit Required | All dogs and cats entering the Cayman Islands must be accompanied by an Import Permit issued by the Cayman Islands Department of Agriculture |
| Quarantine | No quarantine is required for pets entering Grenada if they meet the specified import regulations, according to PetTravel.com |
| Minimum age to travel | 3 months or older |
| Customs clearance | Customers Broker Required |
| Agent at destination | RECOMMENDED |
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
Grenada is an island country located between the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, north of Trinidad and Tobago. Typical air gateways on file in clude GND. RECOMMENDED.
Import requirements
3 months or older.
There are no specific age or pregnant female restrictions mentioned in the requirements.
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/pet-travel/health-certificates/non-eu/cayman-islands-dog-cat-permit.pdf
Contact Ministry of Agriculture to request an Import Permit application. They will fax the application form.
The application should state age, sex, color and breed of dog and/or cat, also port of entry, time of arrival and carrier.
The Import Permit must be presented to the Customs Department at the port of entry and must be accompanied by a health certificate showing that the dog or cat was vaccinated against Rabies, Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parvovirus and Parainfluenza within the last 12 months. Rabies shot should be not newer than six weeks. Provide a Rabies Certificate signed by the issuing veterinarian. The shots can NOT be less than 30 days old.
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Yes, exporting animals from Grenada (or any country) to the United States has specific requirements that may differ based on the animal type, the country of origin, and potential health risks. These requirements can in clude things like import permits, health certificates, vaccinations, and possibly even quarantine periods.
If the pet is not a dog or cat, contact the Grenada Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Lands and Fisheries to determine entry requirements.
Identification and microchip
Recommended, not required.
Rabies and vaccinations
Before entering Grenada, pets require a rabies vaccination and other vaccinations, along with a health certificate. The rabies vaccination must be administered between 30 days and 12 months prior to arrival. A health certificate issued by a veterinarian is required within two weeks of arrival.
Dogs must be vaccinated against distemper, parvovirus, hepatitis, leptospirosis and parainfluenza.
Cats must be vaccinated against panleukopenia, not less than a 30 days prior to travel and not more than a 12 months prior to travel.
Tests and treatments
Not required.
Internal and external parasites treatments 10 days administered by a certified veterinarian 10 days before entry and must be on a health certificate.
Health certificate and permits
A licensed veterinarian must complete a Veterinary Certificate for Grenada. Although it is not required, we recommend that a USDA or CFIA licensed veterinarian from the United States or Canada. If you are not traveling from either of these countries, the Governing Authority of your country responsible for the import and export of animals should endorse the forms.
All dogs and cats entering the Cayman Islands must be accompanied by an Import Permit issued by the Cayman Islands Department of Agriculture. Types of Import permits: Single Entry Import Permit: this permit is valid for 14 days from the date of the Official Health Certificate.
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/pet-travel/health-certificates/non-eu/grenada-dog-permit.pdf
Quarantine
No quarantine is required for pets entering Grenada if they meet the specified import regulations, according to PetTravel.com. [If the pet does not meet the regulations, quarantine may be imposed, or the pet may be returned to its origin country or euthanized.](https://www.pettravel.com/in formation/pet-passports/grenada-pet-import-requirements/)
Restrictions and banned breeds
Grenada does not have a list of banned breeds, but some airlines may have breed restrictions for transport in the cargo hold.
Climate restrictions do exist for pet travel to Grenada, particularly with airlines. These restrictions are based on temperature and are aimed at protecting pets during transport, especially in the cargo hold.
Customs, agents, and airports
Customers Broker Required.
RECOMMENDED
1.
Maurice Bishop International Airport (IATA: GND ICAO: TGPY)
Airports listed on this destination file: GND.
Government Veterinary Officer must be notified prior to the pet’s arrival.
Customers Broker Required.
Agent recommended.
Export notes
To bring a pet to Grenada, both for vacation and relocation, requires an import permit and a health certificate from a USDA-accredited veterinarian. The pet must also be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies, and potentially other diseases depending on the country of origin.
Other pets / CITES / extra rules
CITES requires permits for in ternational trade in endangered species, in cluding imports, exports, and re-exports. For Grenada, specific restrictions and requirements can vary depending on the species and whether it's for pet travel or other purposes.
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.
If the pet is not a dog or cat, contact the Grenada Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Lands and Fisheries to determine entry requirements.
To bring a pet to Grenada, both for vacation and relocation, requires an import permit and a health certificate from a USDA-accredited veterinarian. The pet must also be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies, and potentially other diseases depending on the country of origin.
Official contacts
Government Veterinary Officer - Ministry of Agriculture
Third Floor Ministerial Complex
Botanical Gardens Tanteen, St. George’s
Tel: +473 440-2708 / 3078 / 3083
Fax: +473 440-4191
E-mail: agriculture@gov.gd
E-mail: grenadalivestock@gmail.com
Customs:
Tel: +473 440-2239 / 2240 / 3588
Fax: +473 440-5038
Emaill: gdcustoms@customs.gov.gd
Customs and agriculture Inspector's hours of operation M-F 8am - 4pm
Email ci.agricultureVS@gov.ky
Current as of May 2025
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 2025-06-02.
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Official sources for Grenada
- Website gov.gd
Questions about moving a pet to Grenada
Does my dog or cat need a microchip for Grenada?
Not required
From the country profile, last verified 2025-06-02.
What rabies vaccination does Grenada require?
Before entering Grenada, pets require a rabies vaccination and other vaccinations, along with a health certificate
Do I need an import permit to bring a pet into Grenada?
All dogs and cats entering the Cayman Islands must be accompanied by an Import Permit issued by the Cayman Islands Department of Agriculture
Will my pet be quarantined on arrival in Grenada?
No quarantine is required for pets entering Grenada if they meet the specified import regulations, according to PetTravel.com
How old does a puppy or kitten have to be to travel to Grenada?
3 months or older