Expert: Roberto Gomes - 3/26/2009

Question
how can my dog into jamaica from the u.s.

Answer
Dear Angela,

Below are the regulations governing the Importation of Dogs and Cats into Jamaica:


No dog or cat shall be imported into Jamaica except such an animal was born and breed in Great Britain, Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland. This applies to Guide Dogs also. Dogs and Cats vaccinated against rabies are not allowed entry into Jamaica.
Every dog or cat imported into Jamaica must be accompanied by an Import Permit Issued by the Veterinary Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Jamaica.
On arrival at Kingston, which shall be the only port of entry into the Island, every dog or cat shall be examined by an Inspector appointed under the Law and quarantined for no less than 14 days. If  found free of any clinical signs of any notifiable disease, it may be cleared.   

To obtain an Import Permit requires an Health Certificate (The Health Certificate should state that there has been no Rabies in unquarrantined dogs, cats or other animals in the country from which it was exported), to be first obtained from your local Vet, which should be sent for certification to:

The Heath Certificate must accompany the animal and should be addressed to :

The Veterinary Services Department,
Ministry of Agriculture,
Hope Gardens,
Kingston 6,
Jamaica, W.I.
Tel:     +876 977 2489
           +876 977 2492
           +876 927 0594
Fax:    +876 977 0885
e-mail: nsep@mail.infochan.com
Website:  www.moa.gov.jm

Hope this helps,
Best Regards,
R.Gomes