Aruba Pet Import Requirements

The pet must have lived continuously in a country with a low percentage of rabies for 6 months preceding the travel date OR must be born and have lived continuously in the country of birth until the date of travel.

If a pet is receiving its very first rabies shot prior to travel, it must be given at least 30 days before entering Aruba.

The 3 year rabies vaccination is valid in Aruba.

Test for screwworm within 14 days of travel. Veterinarian must attest that the pet is not from an area affected by screwworm and/or will not be transiting by such a zone.

There is no quarantine.

Animals originating from South and Central America, Cuba, Haiti or the Dominican Republic are prohibited in Aruba UNLESS they are part of the moving household and a certificate of no objection is issued by the Veterinary Service of Aruba.

Written exemption from the above by the Head of the Veterinary Service of Aruba.
The Veterinary Service of Aruba
Telephone: +297 5850400 or +297 522 4310
FAX at: +297 5851828
 Email: vetservice@dvg.aw.

The health certificate and related documentation must be approved by the Director of the Veterinary Service of Aruba before the animals are shipped to Aruba.
Upon entry you have to declare to Aruba customs that you are bringing in a dog or cat so Customs can check the necessary paperwork.
For visitors leaving Aruba on a flight to the US, you need to declare your bringing in a dog or cat at US customs so they can check the paperwork.
For visitors leaving Aruba on a flight to the US, you need to declare your bringing in a dog or cat at US customs so they can check the paperwork.
Arrival time should be when customs hours are open – 9:00am – 4:00 pm. You will want to arrange flights during that time frame if shipping as cargo. Most airlines will ship accordingly to the station hours. It is best to ship on a weekday, if possible, when using cargo.