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An import permit from the Belize Agricultural Health Authority (BAHA) is required.

A veterinary health certificate must be issued by a USDA-accredited veterinarian. APHIS endorsement is not required.

Pet birds must be accompanied by an official international veterinary certificate and addendum using the APHIS Belize bird certificate template; the certificate must be endorsed by USDA APHIS.

BAHA requires additional steps before issuing an import permit for pet birds.

An import permit from the Belize Agricultural Health Authority (BAHA) is required for live animals.

Wildlife and exotic pets require a wildlife import license from the Belize Forest Department. CITES permits are required for CITES-listed species.

Specific sanitary requirements are not detailed by APHIS for these species. Importers should coordinate with BAHA and the Forest Department in advance.