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Regulations regarding pets in Trinidad and Tobago
All
animals and animal products entering Trinidad and Tobago must do so
under the conditions of an import permit, which must be applied for
well in advance of travel to Trinidad and Tobago. Persons should be
aware that it might take several months for pets to qualify for
entry into Trinidad and Tobago.
There are three categories of entry for dogs and cats into Trinidad
and Tobago.
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Direct entry without quarantine.
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Entry with 6 months quarantine.
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Entry with at least 1 month quarantine.
Direct
entry without quarantine
Dogs and cats from the following countries are allowed direct entry
into Trinidad and Tobago without having to go into quarantine or to
have rabies vaccination or serum antibody testing: Anguilla, Antigua
and Barbuda, Australia, Barbados, Belgium, Dominica Great Britain
(United Kingdom), Jamaica, Luxemburg, Malta, New Zealand, Northern
Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Singapore, St. Kitts/Nevis, St. Lucia,
St. Vincent, and Sweden (click here for more information from the
Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Marine Resources website).
To import a pet without quarantine these are the steps you must
take:
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To
qualify for this category of entry animals must either be
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Apply for an import permit well before planned travel.
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Ensure that you have an import permit before entering Trinidad.
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Have your animal micro-chipped with a universal microchip.
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Ensure that you have all the necessary documents, as indicated
on the import permit, before traveling.
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Notify the Veterinary Officer, Quarantine, Veterinary Services,
telephone 868 662 5986 at least 48 hours before the scheduled
time of arrival.
Entry
with at least one month quarantine.
Dogs and cats originating from the following countries now have an
option for reduced quarantine of thirty (30) days: Austria, Bahamas,
Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Canada, Cayman Islands,
Chile, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Falkland Islands, France,
Finland, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Israel,
Italy, Kuwait, Macau, Peninsular Malaysia, Netherlands, Netherlands
Antilles and Aruba, Portugal, Reunion, Sabah, Sarawak, Seychelles,
South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Untied Arab Emirates, United States
of America, US Virgin Islands, Uruguay. If you wish to take
advantage of the reduced quarantine regulations (30 days) click here
to see the steps you should take from the Ministry of Agriculture,
Land and Marine Resources website).
An application form (obtainable from the Chief Veterinary Officer’s
Office) must be filled out and submitted to the Chief Veterinary
Office at least five months in advance (click to view form and
regulation from the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Marine
Resources website).
Quarantine kennels are usually fully booked. Application with the
recommended time period does not guarantee a space in quarantine. A
permit will only be issued when quarantine space become available.
Persons must not travel toTrinidad and Tobago with their pets unless
an import permit is obtained prior to travel. Pets that arrive
without a permit will be re-exported at the owner’s expense or
destroyed. The cost of the import permit is $10.00TT.
For further information contact the office of the Chief Veterinary
Officer at:
Telephone: 868 625-5997; 625-1473
Fax: 868 625-5993
Email:
aphmalmr@tstt.net.tt
Entry
with at least 6 months quarantine.
Cats and dogs from all other countries (not listed in either of the
categories above) must be quarantined for at least 6 months in the
Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Marine Resources’ Dog and Cat
Quarantine Station at Havelock St. Curepe, Trinidad. An application
form (obtainable from the Chief Veterinary Officer’s Office) must be
filled out and submitted to the Chief Veterinary Office at least
five months in advance (click to view form and regulations from the
Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Marine Resources website).
Quarantine kennels are usually fully booked. Application with the
recommended time period does not guarantee a space in quarantine. A
permit will only be issued when quarantine space become available.
Persons must not travel to Trinidad and Tobago with their pets
unless an import permit is obtained prior to travel. Pets that
arrive without a permit will be re-exported at the owner’s expense
or destroyed. The cost of the import permit is $10.00TT.
For further information contact the office of the Chief Veterinary
Officer at:
Telephone: 868 625-5997; 625-1473
Fax: 868 625-5993
Email:
aphmalmr@tstt.net.tt
Steps
to be taken
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Apply for quarantine space at least five (5) months before
planned travel.
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Ensure that you have an import permit before entering Trinidad.
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Have your animal micro-chipped with a universal microchip.
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Ensure that you have all the necessary documents, as indicated
on the import permit, before traveling.
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Notify the Veterinary Officer, Quarantine, Veterinary Services,
telephone 868 662 5986 at least 24 hours before the scheduled
time of arrival.
Fishing
Vessel (complete) Duty Free Importation
Apply for a recommendation from the Fisheries Division for a
Minister’s License (Minister License for Duty free exemptions are
prepared by the Ministry of trade and Industry). Duty Free entry &
VAT exemption for farmers, retail distributor & Government Agencies.
Aquarium Fish
Apply in writing to Fisheries Division, 35, Cipriani Boulevard
Newton, Port of Spain.
Horses
Click to view application form for horses requiring quarantine
detention from the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Marine
Resources website).
Insecticides, Herbicides, Fungicides, Anti- sprouti
Apply in writing to the Chief Technical Officer. Brochure of items
being requested must accompany application. Duty Free entry & VAT
exemption for farmers, retail distributors and Government Agencies.
The following services can be accessed by applying in writing to the
Chief Technical Officer.
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Hand tools for use in agriculture, Horticulture or Forestry.
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Appliances for Agriculture or Horticulture
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Machinery parts for Agriculture and Horticulture
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Harvesting or threshing machinery, including straw.
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Poultry and bee keeping machinery, incubators, etc.
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Tractors for use in agriculture
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Field crates, picking bags and juice preservatives
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Medicinal preparations, biological products and drugs
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Vitamin preparations for livestock
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Equipment and material including curing units
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Other goods as intended solely for use for approved agricultural
purposes.
Food-Producing Animals
Apply to Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) in writing, by phone, in
person or via e mail (Cattle, pigs, goats, sheep and rabbits). Cost
- $10.00
Live Day Old Poultry (chicks, poults, ducklings, goslings, etc.)
Apply to Agricultural Planning Division (APD) in writing, Present
approval from APD to CVO. Cost – $10.00
Wild Animals and Non-domesticated Birds
Apply to Wild Life Section, Forestry Division St. Joseph for
Convention on international Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)
certificate in writing. Cost - $10.00
Poultry Carcasses (Commercial quantities)
Present the original export certificate of wholesomeness from the
authorized certifying agency of the Ministry of Agriculture from the
exporting country to the Agricultural Planning Division’s (Head
Office, Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Marine Resources) office
for approval. Present original export certificate of wholesomeness
from the authorized certifying agency of the Ministry of Agriculture
from the exporting country to the Chief Veterinary Officer’s Office
– (comminuted chicken, chicken parts, whole turkey, duck, etc.) Cost
- $10.00
Bees, Bee Products and Supplies
Apply in writing to the inspector of Apiaries, Farm Road, Curepe.
Queen bees - Quarantine Services
Apply through the Inspector of Apiaries, Farm Road, Curepe.
Milk Machines, Dairy Machines and Darts
Apply in writing to the Chief Technical Officer’s Office
Live Poultry and/or Eggs at Ports of Entry
Provide flight information to the Poultry Surveillance Unit (PSU)
and National Animal Disease Centre (NADC), Centeno, by telephone or
in person. A clear 48-hours notice prior to arrival must be given to
the PSU. Landing permit is issued by the inspector at the port of
entry.
Live Animal Inspection at Ports of Entry – Landing
Provide flight information to the vet Officer, Quarantine by
telephone or in person. Notice must be given (28-48 hours) to the
PSU prior to arrival. Contact them at 642-0063/4 Landing permit
issued by the inspector at the port of entry. Inspection fees: (a)
horse - $20.00 each; (b) donkey, cattle, mule - $10.00/ each; (c)
sheep, goat and pig - $ 5.00 - $50.00 maximum; (d) dog and cat -
$10.00/ each N.B. Fees are payable to Customs after the landing
permit is obtained. Overtime fees (payable to the inspector) are
described as the
Monday – Friday (4:00 – 10:00 pm) $50.00 for one animal or
consignment of birds, $20.00 for each additional animal, other than
horses and food producing animals and $50.00 for each additional
horse. (There is no charge for additional food producing animals).
10:00 pm – 6:00 am - $75.00 for one animal or consignment of birds,
$20.00 for each additional animal, other than horses and food
producing animals and $50.00 for each additional horse.
Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays – $75.00 for one animal or
consignment of birds, $20.00 for each additional animal, othe than
horses and food producing animals and $50.00 for each additional
horse.
(There is no charge for additional food producing animals)
Accessories and Equipment for Fishing Industry
Apply to Fisheries Division, 35, Cipriani Boulevard Newton, Port of
Spain .
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