Pet import requirements for Suriname
What Suriname 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 2026-02-25 by the country-profile service Furry Freight uses; profile last updated 2026-02-25. 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.
Suriname at a glance
| Requirement | For Suriname |
|---|---|
| Microchip Not required | Not required |
| Rabies | A pet should be vaccinated for rabies between 21 days and 12 months before entering Suriname |
| Rabies antibody test Not required | Not required |
| Import permit Required | Required import permit from the Ministry of Agriculture, Farming and Fisheries prior to arrival into country |
| Quarantine | Pets may be imported without quarantine |
| Minimum age to travel | Pet is old enough to be immunized against rabies and receive vaccination |
| Customs clearance | Strongly advised |
| Agent at destination | Strongly advised |
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. Suriname is a small country on the northeastern coast of South America and considered part of Dutch Caribbean and the West Indies. Pet is old enough to be immunized against rabies and receive vaccination.
Import requirements
Pet is old enough to be immunized against rabies and receive vaccination.
Pet import requirements to Suriname:
- Valid rabies vaccination
- Health Certificate from a licensed veterinarian in the exporting country
- Import permit from the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries in Suriname
Other things: microchip, dewormers/flea and tick medication aren't a requirement, but it is better to have them up to date.
For the import of live animals, animal products, veterinary medicines and animal-
related articles, a valid veterinary import permit issued by the Deputy Veterinary
Services Rectorate is required.
➢ The veterinary import permit can be applied for by submitting a correctly and fully
completed application form and the accompanying documents to the secretariat
Directorate of Animal Husbandry.
➢ Before the arrival of a cargo, the importer must inform the sub directorate in the manner prescribed by him, after which the veterinary in spection takes place.
Your pet must be checked for both in ternal and external parasites shortly prior to arrival.
It is best to clarify with Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries in Suriname when obtaining import permit.
Address:
Letitia Vriesdelaan 8-10
Paramaribo, Suriname
+597 479112
lvvinformatie@gmail.com
It is best to clarify with Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries in Suriname when obtaining the import permit.
Address:
Letitia Vriesdelaan 8-10
Paramaribo, Suriname
+597 479112
lvvinformatie@gmail.com
Please note that Suriname is considered a high-risk rabies country for dogs in accordance with the CDC in the United States.
Domestic cats and dogs must be free of diseases that can be transmitted to humans.
Identification and microchip
Not required but it is best to microchip your pet with a 15 digit ISO compliant pet microchip.
Rabies and vaccinations
A pet should be vaccinated for rabies between 21 days and 12 months before entering Suriname. You must have a valid rabies certificate.
It is advised to travel with the core vaccinations for dogs (in cluding Leptospirosis) and core vaccinations for cats.
Tests and treatments
Rabies titer test not required.
Parasite treatment is recommended to ensure pet is free of in ternal and external parasites upon examination and arrival.
Health certificate and permits
Within 7 days of travel an accredited veterinarian should issue the health certificate and have it endorsed by the government authority (USDA, CFIA, DEFRA for example) for in ternational export.
Required import permit from the Ministry of Agriculture, Farming and Fisheries prior to arrival into country. Must accompany shipment.
Must obtain import permit from the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries in Suriname.
Quarantine
Pets may be imported without quarantine. Chief veterinary office at Paramaribo must be
notified for examination. If accompanying documents do not meet the requirements, the animals will be quarantined, or admittance will be refused.
Restrictions and banned breeds
They do not publish a banned breed list.
Customs, agents, and airports
Highly Recommended
Highly Recommended. You may designate a customs broker as an agent.
Airports:
- Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport, Zanderij (IATA: PBM, ICAO: SMJP)
- Eduard Alexander Gummels International Airport, Kwatta/Paramaribo (IATA: EAX, ICAO: SMEG
Ground:
- Canawaima Ferry Service (Moleson Creek – South Drain)
- Entry Point: Moleson Creek – South Drain Ferry Crossing
- City: South Drain (Suriname) – Moleson Creek (Guyana)
- Contact Information: +592 339-2744
- BAC International La Gabrielle
- Entry Point: Albina – Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni Ferry Crossing
- City: Albina (Suriname) – Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni (French Guiana)
- Contact Information: +594 594 27 91 29, Port: +594 694 41 10 93, Email:bac.gabrielle@orange.fr
Water Port:
- Dr. Jules Sedney Harbour
- City: Paramaribo, Suriname
- Contact Information: +597 404 044 / +597 404 068 / +597 403 625
- Email:smeport@sr.ne
- Nieuw-Nickerie Port
- City: Nieuw-Nickerie, Suriname
- Contact Information: +597 47 93 75
- Fax: +597 47 36 91
Pets must enter Suriname via Podgorica Airport. Pets can enter in the cabin, as checked baggage or air cargo.
Sending your pets or other live animals to Suriname
- Custom clearance
- The custom duties (55% of the CIF value)
- Registration at the customs office
- Required import permit from the Ministry of Agriculture, Farming and Fisheries
- An appointment for a checkup for your animal at a veterinarian registered in customs database
Export notes
Veterinarian clinic that can assist with export pet travel in Suriname.
For the export of pets the following data and documents are required:
Travel documents and health certificates from Suriname.
• Copy of passport or ID card of the sender
• Customs formalities like the sole document form
• The HO3 form
• Value determination (in voice)
• Health certificate
• Vaccination evidence (recent)
• Consignee address
Export
For export of live animals, the owners needs to follow a veterinarian screening of the animal according to destination and the following:
- Custom clearance
- The custom duties (0.6% of the value)
- Registration at the custom office
- Required export permit from the Ministry of Agriculture, Farming and Fisheries
- A flight schedule/rate to your desired destination
Other pets / CITES / extra rules
Yes, it is a member and adheres to CITES and the link to click on requirements - https://cites.org/eng/parties/country-profiles/sr. It is part of the Central & South America and Caribbean region.
For Welfare in formation
CLICK HERE There is no of ficial document in English.
This company may be able to assist with live animal import and export clearance and customs procedures - https://www.eklipze.biz/our-services/live-animals/
It is considered the only Dutch speaking country in South America.
It is advised that if the owner is planning on travelling to another country (within 6 months after entering Suriname) that requires FAVN testing, please do the FAVN testing BEFORE entering Suriname
Veterinarian clinic that can assist with export pet travel in Suriname.
For the export of pets the following data and documents are required:
Travel documents and health certificates from Suriname.
• Copy of passport or ID card of the sender
• Customs formalities like the sole document form
• The HO3 form
• Value determination (in voice)
• Health certificate
• Vaccination evidence (recent)
• Consignee address
Export
For export of live animals, the owners needs to follow a veterinarian screening of the animal according to destination and the following:
- Custom clearance
- The custom duties (0.6% of the value)
- Registration at the custom office
- Required export permit from the Ministry of Agriculture, Farming and Fisheries
It is suggested to contact 8 Tails Dog and Cat Clinic for island import and export assistance and advice.
Telephone: 597 816-2933
eight8tails.clinic@gmail.com
Corner Toermalijnstraat
& Agaatstraat (15)
Paramaribo-Noord
Official contacts
Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries in Suriname
Letitia Vriesdelaan 8-10
Paramaribo, Suriname
+597 479112
Director of Animal Production and Health
Ministry of Agriculture
Chief Veterinary Officer
Dr. Edmund F. Rosenblad
Abattoirlaun – Beekhuisen
P.O. Box 1807
Paramaribo
Suriname
Tel: +597 402-359 / 402-351
Fax: +597 404-407
Email: safdierpol@yahoo.com
Ministry of Agriculture
Animal Husbandry and Fisheries
Ms. Ratna Ramrattansing, Legal Officer
Department of Research
Letitia Vriesdelaan 8-10
Paramaribo
Tel: +597 479-112
Email: ratna_lvv@yahoo.com
https://gov.sr/ministeries/ministerie-van-landbouw-veeteelt-visserij/Current as of September 2023
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 2026-02-25.
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Questions about moving a pet to Suriname
Does my dog or cat need a microchip for Suriname?
Not required
From the country profile, last verified 2026-02-25.
What rabies vaccination does Suriname require?
A pet should be vaccinated for rabies between 21 days and 12 months before entering Suriname
Is a rabies antibody (titer) test needed for Suriname?
Not required
A titer test is the single most common reason a move takes months rather than weeks, because the waiting period runs from the blood draw.
Do I need an import permit to bring a pet into Suriname?
Required import permit from the Ministry of Agriculture, Farming and Fisheries prior to arrival into country
Will my pet be quarantined on arrival in Suriname?
Pets may be imported without quarantine