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PetVoyage updated: January 24, 2026 Source last modified: July 30, 2025

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Vaccinations
Description: Rabies vaccination required under the Rabies and Hydrophobia Prevention Regulations.
  • Rabies vaccination administered not less than 10 days and not more than 9 months prior to landing in The Bahamas.
Certifications
Description: Import permit is required for any animal under the Animal Contagious Diseases (Import Control) Regulations.
  • Obtain an import permit issued by the Director of Agriculture before importation.
Microchip

Not specified.

Origin Requirements

No origin-specific requirements for this pet.

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Confinement (dogs under 6 months)
Dogs under six months must be confined until cleared free of rabies, as provided in the Rabies and Hydrophobia Prevention Regulations.
  • Confinement under supervision (e.g., at the Bahamas Humane Society or by a registered veterinarian) until cleared free of rabies.
Quarantine Stations (referenced in law)
Quarantine stations are referenced in law at Nassau and Rock Sound.
Official Source(s)
Government of The Bahamas – Bringing Pets (Dogs & Cats) USDA APHIS – Accredited Veterinarians: Certifying Pets To Travel USDA APHIS – VEHCS (Veterinary Export Health Certification System) Animal Contagious Diseases (Import Control) Regulations (Ch. 246) Rabies and Hydrophobia Prevention Regulations Prohibition on Importation of Live Birds and Poultry Products Order (2005-0092)