Cayman Islands Pet Import Requirements

Rabies vaccination After identification, a licensed veterinarian using an approved inactivated or recombinant vaccine must then vaccinate your dog or cat against rabies and issue a rabies vaccination certificate.
Note that 1-year, 2-year, and 3-year vaccinations are recognized. If your veterinary clinic does not have a (rabies) vaccination certificate template, then the template provided in Appendix V should be used. Your dog or cat must be at least twelve (12) weeks old before the primary (first) rabies vaccine is given. Subsequent booster vaccinations must be administered one year later in accordance with the guidelines outlined in Appendix VI. Only after that second vaccination can the interval for revaccination be extended legally to 2 or 3 years with a product that has 2-year or 3-year duration of immunity label. Any lapse with revaccination may result in your dog or cat being delayed to enter the Cayman Islands. The microchip number must be recorded on the rabies vaccination certificate. Vaccination certificates without a microchip number will not be accepted. The rabies vaccination certificate must also contain the make, serial number, validity of the vaccination, and expiry date of the vaccine product used. If your dog or cat was vaccinated before being fitted with a microchip, it must be vaccinated again.

Rabies titre testing and eligibility to enter A blood test must be taken after vaccination to confirm the presence of protective antibodies against rabies. The blood test, aFluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralising Test (FAVN), must be carried out by a laboratory approved by the Cayman Islands Department of Agriculture for carrying out such a test at a minimum of 30 days after the most recent rabies vaccination. The test result must show a microchip number. Test results bearing the wrong microchip number will not be accepted and a new test will have to be carried out. A list of major approved laboratories can be found in Appendix III. Please contact us at ci.agriculturevs@gov.ky  for information on other potential laboratories.

There will be no quarantine imposed on your pet when entering the Cayman Islands if pet import regulations are met.

Restricted Breeds

Pit Bull Terrier and its breed types; Dogo Argentino and its breed types; Fila Brazileiro and its breed types; Japanese Tosa and its breed types; and any breed of dog or crossbreed of dog whose breeding lineage was for the primary purpose of dog fighting.

When entering, you'll need to provide proof of ownership or identification for your pet.
Notice of arrival: You must give at least 48 hours notice of your expected arrival date and time.
Entry Point: 210 Roberts Dr, George Town, Cayman Islands. (Owen Roberts International Airport)
Cabin: Small pets that can fit comfortably in a carrier under the seat can travel in the cabin with you.
Checked Baggage: Larger pets that don't fit in the cabin can be transported as checked baggage in the pressurized cargo hold.
Cargo: Very large pets or pets traveling unaccompanied may need to be transported as cargo.
A leak-proof carrier that meets International Air Transport Association (IATA) standards. The carrier must allow the pet to move around easily.
The Customs and Border Control (CBC) offices at Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) in George Town, Cayman Islands are open from 6 AM–11 PM daily. The General Aviation Terminal office is open from 7 AM–9 PM daily.
Customs Vet Office Hours- Mon-Fri (8:00am - 5:00pm)
You must call ahead and you must give at least 48 hours notice of your expected arrival date and time.
Pets are recieved daily.
When importing a pet into the Cayman Islands, you will need to pay an import fee of CI$50 (approximately US$61) per animal, which is considered an "import tax" and must be obtained through an import permit issued by the Cayman Islands Department of Agriculture.