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Bermuda
Pet Types
Dog & Cat Regulations
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Vaccinations
Rabies vaccination history must meet Bermuda’s timing rules.
- First rabies vaccination given at or after 3 months of age.
- Second rabies vaccination given 6–12 months after the first.
- No significant lapse between rabies vaccinations.
- Most recent rabies vaccination given 30–365 days before arrival in Bermuda.
- Pets under 10 months old or with only one rabies vaccination do not qualify to enter.
Certifications
An Import Permit from Bermuda’s Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is required prior to travel.
- Obtain the permit before arrival.
- Permit validity is 10 days from the date of the veterinary health certificate.
- Present the permit to Bermuda Customs on arrival.
- Typical processing time is about 1–2 business days.
Original health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian; APHIS endorsement is not required for Bermuda.
- Issued within 10 days before arrival.
- Must include the pet’s microchip number and full rabies vaccination history meeting Bermuda requirements.
- Must state the animal has not been exposed to rabies and has not been in a quarantined rabies area within the last 6 months.
- Include details of external parasite (tick) treatment performed at the pre-travel exam using an acceptable acaricidal product with residual action per Bermuda’s list.
- If electronically signed, it must be emailed directly from the veterinary facility; otherwise, provide an original ink-signed certificate with practice stamp.
Microchip
A microchip is required. Acceptable types include ISO, FECAVA, European/International, or AVID-USA that can be read by a standard scanner.
Origin Requirements
No origin-specific requirements for this pet.
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Tick/External Parasite Treatment
Tick treatment is required at the pre-travel exam using an acceptable acaricidal product with residual action (Bermuda lists acceptable and unacceptable products).
Restricted & Prohibited Breeds
Bermuda lists restricted and prohibited dog breeds; restricted breeds require additional conditions and pre-approval.
Inspection & Quarantine
Bermuda has no quarantine facility. Animals failing inspection or lacking proper documents are refused entry/deported; authorities may seize/humanely destroy in rare cases if directions are not followed.
Documents & Submission
Bring the Import Permit and original certificates for Customs inspection on arrival. If the veterinary certificate is electronically signed, it must be sent directly by the veterinary facility.
Customs & Duties
Customs duty may be up to 25% of the animal’s value; rules may differ for visiting versus resident animals.
Notes
Where wording differs between APHIS forms and Bermuda’s current conditions, defer to Bermuda DENR documents. Acceptance of 3-year rabies formulations is not specified online—contact DENR for guidance.
Import-Specific Links
Government of Bermuda – Import a domestic dog or cat Government of Bermuda – Importing animals into Bermuda Government of Bermuda – Conditions of Entry for Dogs & Cats (PDF) USDA APHIS – Pet Travel From the United States to Bermuda USDA APHIS – Veterinary Health Certificate for Dogs & Cats to Bermuda (PDF)Official Source(s)
USDA APHIS – Pet Travel From the United States to Bermuda Government of Bermuda – Importing animals into Bermuda Government of Bermuda – Import a domestic dog or cat Government of Bermuda – Importation of Pet Birds Government of Bermuda – Conditions of Entry for Dogs & Cats (PDF) USDA APHIS – Veterinary Health Certificate for Export of Dogs and Cats to Bermuda (PDF)Pet Birds Regulations
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Vaccinations
Not specified.
Certifications
An Import Permit is required before importing pet birds.
- Obtain the permit in advance and present on arrival.
Original veterinary certificate with required health statements.
- Issued within 10 days of arrival, and filed no more than 10 days in advance.
- Birds must be free from communicable disease and appear healthy on examination.
- Premises of origin must be free from transmissible avian disease.
- Free from Chlamydiosis (by approved laboratory testing) or completed a 30-day course of tetracycline/doxycycline treatment.
- No Newcastle disease within 30 miles of the premises in the 90 days before export.
- Birds have not been exposed to wild birds in the 45 days before export.
Microchip
Not specified.
Origin Requirements
No origin-specific requirements for this pet.
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CITES
CITES-listed birds (e.g., many parrots/psittacines) require appropriate CITES documentation in addition to Bermuda’s permit and veterinary certificate.
Official Source(s)
USDA APHIS – Pet Travel From the United States to Bermuda Government of Bermuda – Importing animals into Bermuda Government of Bermuda – Import a domestic dog or cat Government of Bermuda – Importation of Pet Birds Government of Bermuda – Conditions of Entry for Dogs & Cats (PDF) USDA APHIS – Veterinary Health Certificate for Export of Dogs and Cats to Bermuda (PDF)Horses/Ponies/Equines Regulations
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Vaccinations
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Certifications
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Microchip
Not specified.
Origin Requirements
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General
Not specified.
Import-Specific Links
Government of Bermuda – Importing animals into BermudaOfficial Source(s)
USDA APHIS – Pet Travel From the United States to Bermuda Government of Bermuda – Importing animals into Bermuda Government of Bermuda – Import a domestic dog or cat Government of Bermuda – Importation of Pet Birds Government of Bermuda – Conditions of Entry for Dogs & Cats (PDF) USDA APHIS – Veterinary Health Certificate for Export of Dogs and Cats to Bermuda (PDF)Fish Regulations
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Vaccinations
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Certifications
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Microchip
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Origin Requirements
No origin-specific requirements for this pet.
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General
Not specified.
Import-Specific Links
Government of Bermuda – Importing animals into BermudaOfficial Source(s)
USDA APHIS – Pet Travel From the United States to Bermuda Government of Bermuda – Importing animals into Bermuda Government of Bermuda – Import a domestic dog or cat Government of Bermuda – Importation of Pet Birds Government of Bermuda – Conditions of Entry for Dogs & Cats (PDF) USDA APHIS – Veterinary Health Certificate for Export of Dogs and Cats to Bermuda (PDF)Marine Fish Regulations
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Vaccinations
Not specified.
Certifications
Not specified.
Microchip
Not specified.
Origin Requirements
No origin-specific requirements for this pet.
More Info
General
Not specified.
Import-Specific Links
Government of Bermuda – Importing animals into BermudaOfficial Source(s)
USDA APHIS – Pet Travel From the United States to Bermuda Government of Bermuda – Importing animals into Bermuda Government of Bermuda – Import a domestic dog or cat Government of Bermuda – Importation of Pet Birds Government of Bermuda – Conditions of Entry for Dogs & Cats (PDF) USDA APHIS – Veterinary Health Certificate for Export of Dogs and Cats to Bermuda (PDF)Lobsters Regulations
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Vaccinations
Not specified.
Certifications
Not specified.
Microchip
Not specified.
Origin Requirements
No origin-specific requirements for this pet.
More Info
General
Not specified.
Import-Specific Links
Government of Bermuda – Importing animals into BermudaOfficial Source(s)
USDA APHIS – Pet Travel From the United States to Bermuda Government of Bermuda – Importing animals into Bermuda Government of Bermuda – Import a domestic dog or cat Government of Bermuda – Importation of Pet Birds Government of Bermuda – Conditions of Entry for Dogs & Cats (PDF) USDA APHIS – Veterinary Health Certificate for Export of Dogs and Cats to Bermuda (PDF)Sea Shells Regulations
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Vaccinations
Not specified.
Certifications
Not specified.
Microchip
Not specified.
Origin Requirements
No origin-specific requirements for this pet.
More Info
General
Not specified.
Import-Specific Links
Government of Bermuda – Importing animals into BermudaOfficial Source(s)
USDA APHIS – Pet Travel From the United States to Bermuda Government of Bermuda – Importing animals into Bermuda Government of Bermuda – Import a domestic dog or cat Government of Bermuda – Importation of Pet Birds Government of Bermuda – Conditions of Entry for Dogs & Cats (PDF) USDA APHIS – Veterinary Health Certificate for Export of Dogs and Cats to Bermuda (PDF)Service Animals & Emotional Support Animals Regulations
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Vaccinations
Not specified.
Certifications
Not specified.
Microchip
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Origin Requirements
No origin-specific requirements for this pet.
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General
Service animals and emotional support animals must meet the same entry conditions as pet animals.
