British Virgin Islands Pet Import Requirements

The animals have had at least two rabies inactivated vaccines; the first not earlier than 3 months of age and another at least six months later, and valid rabies certificate accompanies this certificate. (1yr and 3yr rabies vaccinations are accepted).
 

At least one month after the second or subsequent booster rabies vaccines, a serological test (FAVN) vaccines, a serological test (FAVN) has been carried out to determine the presence of adequate virus neutralizing antibody titres (>0.5Iu/ml) prior to departure, and the laboratory results accompany this certificate. (The FAVN test results (>0.5Iu/ml) are considered valid for 12 months and need not be repeated if the animal re-enters the BVI within the same year.

Commercial moves must abide by either rabies endemic or non-endemic rules for import. Please contact the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries in advance.

All required conditions must be met, and all relevant documents (import permit, Veterinary Health certificate, Vaccination certificate, Lab test results, etc.) must be presented at port of entry in order to facilitate Veterinary clearance and to avoid the otherwise unpleasant, but necessary measures such as animals being kept in a facility, deportation or euthanasia.

The area of origin is not currently under Rabies quarantine. You will want to determine which import rules you are required to follow – either endemic or non-endemic.

Customs Information:

H.M Customs (Head Quarters)
Richard Stoutt Building  
Road Town, Tortola
Virgin Islands (British) VG1110

Business Hours:

Monday - Friday  
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Email Address: bvicustoms@gov.vg

Telephone: 1(284) 468-6852
Fax: 1(284) 494-6906

The Veterinary Division must be given at least 24 hrs notice of confirmed arrival date, time, airline/vessel and port of entry. This will facilitate
unnecessary delays, and avoid detention of animal(s) for Veterinary clearance at port of entry.

 

The Veterinary  Division  must  be  given  at  least  24  hrs  notice  of  confirmed arrival   date,   time,   airline/vessel   and   port   of   entry.   This   will   facilitate unnecessary   delays, and   avoid   detention   of   animal(s)   for   Veterinary clearance at port of entry.

The application / permit fee will be accessed accordingly.

Animal(s) must be kept in confinement  (carrier)  until  granted  entry  into  the country. Failure to do so can cause entry of animal(s) being denied.

You and your pet must clear customs and broker not required. An Agent is not required, but your pet will undergo inspection by Agricultural Officers upon arrival.