Bermuda Pet Import Requirements

Dogs and cats under the age of 10 months, and dogs and cats of any age that have received only a single rabies vaccination, do not qualify for entry into Bermuda.

Contact Bermuda for advice on the acceptance of tri-annual rabies vaccines.
Veterinarians may only attest to vaccinations given by him/herself, given under his/her direct supervision, and prior vaccinations that are accompanied with original vaccination certificates. Veterinarians cannot attest to vaccines given by non-veterinarians, including owners or breeders. (This requirement is not applicable to dogs or cats originating and arriving directly from the Continental USA or Canada.)

• A veterinary statement that, as best as can be ascertained by your knowledge and through questioning, the animal has not been exposed to rabies nor been present in an officially quarantined rabies area within the last 6 months. (This requirement is not applicable to dogs or cats originating and arriving directly from the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand or Jamaica)

You need an import permit, a microchip, an approved rabies vaccination, and a health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian within 10 days of arrival. Ensure your pet's microchip can be read by a standard reader. The health check verifies that your pet is free from communicable diseases and parasites. Not outside of core vaccinations and current rabies. Flea, tick and worm free. No RNATT required.

Because there is no quarantine facility in Bermuda, animals of failed Customs inspections are generally handled in a manner outlined below. The final disposition of any animal is at the discretion of a Government Veterinary Officer. Animals arriving by air: Animals failing a Customs inspection, and those not accompanied by all required documentation will be immediately deported, at the importer’s expense. The importer may have to accompany the animal upon deportation, also at his/her own expense.

Animals arriving by sea:
Animals failing a Customs inspection, and those not accompanied by all required documentation will not be permitted on land but will be restricted to remain on board the vessel and the vessel will be kept at deep water anchorage under monitoring by Bermuda Customs. The vessel will not be permitted to be alongside any pier or other vessel. When a deportation cannot occur or if the owner fails to comply with the instructions of Customs or of this Department, the animal may be seized and humanely destroyed at the owner’s expense.

You must obtain a Bermuda import permit and have a health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival, among other requirements.

Yes. Breed Restrictions, Import Restrictions etc. Please refer to list located - https://www.gov.bm/online-services/import-dog-or-cat.

Any rare, exotic or uncommon breed may also be refused permission to enter Bermuda or to be used in breeding despite its absence from the lists above.

Prohibited dogs may not be imported for residency, bred or used for breeding.

Restricted dogs may be imported or acquired once the conditions for importation and/or keeping these dogs have been fulfilled by the importer/new keeper. New acquisitions of these dogs require pre-approval. Dogs of these breeds may be bred only following receipt of a Breeder’s permit.

Restricted / Prohibited List of Dogs: https://www.gov.bm/online-services/import-dog-or-cat

Conditions and Application to keep Restricted Breeds of Dogs

Customs Broker/Agent:

No. All passengers arriving in Bermuda will be presented with a Customs Traveller Declaration form.  Must have import permit and all documentation for pet.

Requirments: Airport information:

Bermuda is located in the North Atlantic Ocean about 600 nautical miles from the U.S. East Coast and just a 90-minute flight from New York City. Major East Coast hubs including Atlanta, Boston and Toronto can be reached in three hours or less, while nonstop service to London connects the island to the heart of the U.K., and for onward connections throughout Europe.

L.F. Wade International Airport, formerly named Bermuda International Airport, is the sole airport serving the British overseas territory of Bermuda in the north Atlantic Ocean. It is located in the parish of St. George's and is 6 NM northeast of Bermuda's capital, Hamilton. BDA is the code.

 There are also ferries to get around the island. Check out the schedule here - https://www.gotobermuda.com/inspiration/article/bermuda-ferry-schedule

• All documents and animal(s) to be available for Customs inspection

A printed copy of the Import Permit and the ORIGINAL veterinary certificates MUST accompany the animal and be available for Bermuda Customs on arrival.

• Failed Customs inspection

Because there is no quarantine facility in Bermuda, animals of failed Customs inspections are generally handled in a manner outlined below. The final disposition of any animal is at the discretion of a Government Veterinary Officer.

Animals arriving by air: 

Animals failing a Customs inspection, and those not accompanied by all required documentation will be immediately deported, at the importer’s expense. The importer may have to accompany the animal upon deportation, also at his/her own expense.

Animals arriving by sea:

Animals failing a Customs inspection, and those not accompanied by all required documentation will not be permitted on land, but will be restricted to remain on board the vessel and the vessel will be kept at deep water anchorage under monitoring by Bermuda Customs. The vessel will not be permitted to be alongside any pier or other vessel.
When a deportation cannot occur or if the owner fails to comply with the instructions of Customs or of this Department, the animal may be seized and humanely destroyed at the owner’s expense.

If you have a need for customs assistance you can contact BERMUDA WORLDWIDE SHIPPING for help or suggestion -  https://www.bdashipping.bm or https://www.bdashipping.bm/documents/customs-clearance