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British Virgin Islands

Updated: February 12, 2026 Source: July 30, 2025

Dog & Cat Regulations

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Vaccinations
Description:

BVI requirements differ by origin classification:

  • From Scheduled (rabies non-endemic) countries: Provide an official statement that the country has been free of rabies among un-quarantined animals for the past 24 months (per BVI scheduled-country conditions).
  • From Non-Scheduled (rabies endemic) countries: Provide proof of two rabies vaccinations and a FAVN rabies antibody titer result ≥ 0.5 IU/ml (per BVI non-scheduled conditions).

Note: The February 2020 BVI scheduled-country list does not include the United States; travelers from the U.S. follow the non-scheduled (endemic) pathway.

  • If originating from a Scheduled (rabies non-endemic) country: Provide official confirmation that the country has been free of rabies in un-quarantined animals for at least the previous 24 months (per BVI scheduled-country conditions).
  • If originating from a Non-Scheduled (rabies endemic) country: Provide proof of two rabies vaccinations and a FAVN rabies antibody titer result ≥ 0.5 IU/ml (per BVI non-scheduled conditions).
  • Confirm your origin country's classification (scheduled vs non-scheduled) with the BVI Veterinary Division and follow the corresponding BVI conditions.
Certifications
Description:

An official veterinary health certificate is required. For U.S. origin, USDA APHIS indicates an APHIS-endorsed health certificate is required.

  • Have a licensed veterinarian issue an official export health certificate stating the animal is fit to travel.
  • Ensure the certificate meets the BVI conditions applicable to your origin classification (e.g., include the 24‑month national rabies-free statement if from a scheduled country).
Microchip

Not specified.

Origin Requirements

No origin-specific requirements for this pet.

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Advance notice of arrival

Provide advance notice of arrival as required by the BVI Veterinary Division. Guidance indicates at least 24 hours’ notice may be required, particularly for sea arrivals.

  • Notify the BVI Veterinary Division at least 24 hours before arrival with travel details (carrier/flight or vessel, date/time, and port of entry).
Country classification

The BVI publishes separate conditions for Scheduled (rabies non-endemic) and Non-Scheduled (rabies endemic) countries. Requirements differ by classification. The United States is not on the scheduled list and must follow the non-scheduled pathway.

  • Confirm your origin country’s classification with the BVI Veterinary Division.
  • Follow the corresponding BVI conditions document for dogs and cats based on that classification.
Import-Specific Links
USDA APHIS — Pet Travel From the United States to the British Virgin Islands BVI — Conditions for importation of dogs and cats from Scheduled (Rabies Non‑Endemic) Countries (PDF) BVI — Conditions for importation of dogs and cats from Non‑Scheduled (Rabies Endemic) Countries (PDF) BVI — Animal Import Permit Application Form (PDF) USDA APHIS — International Health Certificate packet for export of dogs and cats to the BVI (PDF)
Official Source(s)
APHIS Pet Travel How to import an animal to the British Virgin Islands Import Permit Application Form Animal Import Permit Application Form (BVI Veterinary Division, Department of Agriculture) International Health Certificate packet (BVI Dogs and Cats) Pet Import Requirements Importation of Dogs and Cats from Scheduled (Rabies Non‑Endemic) Countries — Conditions for importation (PDF) How to import an animal to the British Virgin Islands
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