Bahama Vacations – How to Travel with Pets

When you begin to look at Bahama vacations you will probably have many questions. For me, one of my very first, was, can I bring my dog with me … after all, he goes everywhere with us. Our four legged babies need a vacation also, as long as you prepare in advance for it … and the Bahamas makes it easy!

Our Maltese, Houdini, travels with us every time we go and is well known on South Bimini … whether we arrive by plane or boat he is always welcome ….

Bimini Sands is a pet friendly environment and our condo that we rent out welcomes your well behaved "furry" family members.

First off, you must clear customs. You must have a permit for entry and you can download it here … start early because the Bahamian government moves on, well, Bahamas time mon … lol!

There is a lot for you and your pet to do once you are officially on vacation … perhaps a tour of the island ….

Get a hug from your favorite bartender at Mackey's Sand Bar!

Of course, a cool beverage is always nice …

Or just relaxing on a lounger …

And there is always reeling in the big ones!

Traveling in the Bahamas with your pet is great fun for everyone. So when you begin to plan your Bahamas vacation … don’t forget your four legged family members!

Here is the official information off the Bahamas page:

BAHAMAS IMPORT REQUIREMENTS

An import permit is required from the Ministry of Agriculture, Trade and Industry

(Nassau), for all animals being brought into the Commonwealth of The Bahamas.

Applications for such permits (along with a $10 processing fee) must be made in

writing to the Director of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture, Trade and Industry,

P.O. Box N-3704, Nassau, The Bahamas. For more information, call 242-325-

7502 or 325-7509.

The application must be accompanied by a $10.00 processing fee for each

animal and a $5.00 fax fee in cases where persons wish to have the permit

faxed to them - money order or cash only. No personal cheques will be

accepted.

For the U.S. and Canada, the following are the main provisions of the import

permit as it applies to dogs and cats:

(a) The animal must be 6 months of age or older.

(b) The animal must be accompanied by a valid certificate which substantiates

that it has been vaccinated against rabies within not less than one (1) month and

not more than ten (10) months prior to importation for the one (1) year vaccine.

For the three (3) year vaccine it must be within no less than one (1) month and

not more than thirty-four (34) months prior to importation into The Bahamas.

(c) The animal must be accompanied by a Veterinary Health Certificate

presented within 48 hours of arrival in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to

a licensed veterinarian for an examination.

The Permit Is Valid For One (1) Entry And Must Be Used Within One (1)

Year From The Date Of Issue.

Regulations for all other types of animals and relating to countries not mentioned

above may be obtained from the Director of Agriculture, P.O. Box N-3704,

Nassau, The Bahamas. Applications should state the kind of animal, breed, age,

sex, and country of embarkation. Additional information may be required if, for

example, the animal or animal produce is listed under the Convention on

International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Plants and Animals (CITES).

Customs Duty for permanent entry of all animals from outside the

Commonwealth of The Bahamas (dogs, cats, cattle and horses) are $10 plus

1/2% of the value of the animal. Yearly fees for dog licenses in New Providence,

Grand Bahama and the Family Islands are: male or spayed female, $2; unspayed female $6.

Animals not meeting these requirements will not be allowed to enter the

Commonwealth of The Bahamas.

Discounted weekly rate on our Bimini Sands Condo  Bimini Bahamas are available. 

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