Last Modified: June 05, 2024
For Accredited Veterinarians: Electronic signature ACCEPTED
For APHIS VMO: Digital endorsem*nt ACCEPTED
Accredited veterinarians can submit health certificates for USDA endorsem*nt electronically through VEHCS (Veterinary Export Health Certification System).
This country accepts USDA digital endorsem*nt. This means the final, endorsed health certificate that travels with the animal(s) can be printed out directly from VEHCS and does NOT have to be mailed back to you.
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Travel Requirements Based on Pet Type
Carefully read ALL of the requirements related to your pet on this page.
- This page provides the most recent entry requirements and can change without notice.
- It is the responsibility of the veterinarian to make sure the pet has met all health requirements of the destination country before issuing a health certificate.
- Failure to meet the requirements may result in problems gaining certificate endorsem*nt or difficulties upon arrival in the destination country.
- Health certificates must be legible, accurate, and complete.
As of October 7th, 2016, Aruba requires additional certification statements for New World Screwworm, which have been added to the health certificate available below (Step 4).
AVID brand or ISO compatible microchips are required
- If your pet has a microchip type other than an AVID or ISO compatible chip, your pet must travel with a microchip scanner capable of reading your pet’s microchip
- Pets that will be under 3 months of age at the time they travel to Aruba do not need to be vaccinated for rabies.
- A statement reading, “too young for rabies vaccination” should be included on the health certificate.
- Pets over 3 month of age must be vaccinated against rabies andtravel with a rabies vaccination certificate that contains the following information:
- Name, lot number, and expiration date of the vaccine
- Date of current vaccination (must be given at least 1 month prior to traveling to Aruba)
- Name, address, phone number and signature of the veterinarian that gave the rabies vaccination
- The dog/cat must have been in the United States or Aruba continuously for the 6 months preceding the date of export
OR - If the dog/cat is younger than 6 months, it must have been born and lived continuously in the United States at the date of export
OR - Written exemption from the above by the Head of the Veterinary Service of Aruba
- The Veterinary Service of Aruba may be reached by telephone at: +297 5850400 or +297 522 4310; by FAX at: +297 5851828 or emailvetservice@dvg.aw.
- Must be issued within 2 weeks (14 days) of arrival into Aruba by a USDA Accredited Veterinarian
- After issuance, the Health certificate will need to be endorsed (counter-signed) by anUSDA Endorsem*nt Office.
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- The health certificate and related documentation must be approved by the Director of the Veterinary Service of Arubabeforethe animals are shipped to Aruba.
- The Veterinary Service of Aruba may be reached by telephone at: +297 5850400 or +297 522 4310; by FAX at: +297 5851828 or emailvetservice@dvg.aw.
To take your pet bird to Aruba you will need the following:
- CITES-listed birds must be bred in captivity (not wild-caught) and have a health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian.
- To check whether an animal is listed under CITES you can visithttp://www.cites.org/or contact the CITES Management Authority for Aruba atvetservice@dvg.aw
- In order to import pet birds into Aruba, you must have your pet bird’s health certificate and related documentation approved by the Director of the Veterinary Service of Aruba before the animals are shipped to Aruba.
- The Veterinary Service of Aruba may be reached by telephone at: +297 5850400 or +297 522 4310; by FAX at: +297 5851828 or emailvetservice@dvg.aw.
Requirements for sending exotic pets to Aruba:
- You will have to obtain an import permit for your exotic pet to determine what will be required for it to travel to Aruba.
- To apply for an import permit, contact: The Veterinary Service of Aruba may be reached by telephone at: +297 5850400 or +297 522 4310; by FAX at: +297 5851828 or emailvetservice@dvg.aw.
- Aruba considers the following when evaluating import permits for exotic animals that do not naturally occurring on the island:
1. The intrinsic value of the animal should not be jeopardized.
2. Public health should not be endangered in any way.
3. The risk of the animal being/becoming an invasive species must be zero.
- You must have your exotic pet’s health certificate and/or related documentation approved by the Director of the Veterinary Service of Aruba before the animals are shipped to Aruba.
- The Veterinary Service of Aruba may be reached by telephone at: +297 5850400 or +297 522 4310; by FAX at: +297 5851828 or emailvetservice@dvg.aw.
For pet travel requirements not listed, APHIS has not been officially informed by the foreign country about the requirements for your pet’s travel. We recommend that you contact a government official of the country you are traveling to for more information.
Country of Destination Contact Information
Countries Participating in the European Union
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Republic of Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Northern Ireland*
Norway**
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland**
* Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom (UK), but will continue to follow European Union (EU) requirements even though the UK is no longer part of the EU.
** Norway and Switzerland are not part of the EU but have adopted EU legislation for import of most species of live animals.
Important Travel Considerations
Considerations for airline travel and cruises:
Airlines and shipping lines have their own policies and requirements for transporting pets. Check with your airline or shipping representative to determine what requirements they may have.
Learn how you can improve the safety of dogs and cats during air travel.
View additional information for pet owners, airlines, and others about APHIS endorsem*nt of international health certificates.
If pets or support animals accompany you on a cruise, you must comply with entry rules for every country or port where your pet or support animal exits the ship.
Will you be returning to the United States with your pet?
View the Requirements
ALERT: Read the CDC Notice of Temporary Suspension of Dogs Entering the United States From Countries Classified as High Risk for Dog Rabies.
If you are transiting (passing through) the European Union:
If your pet is traveling through (transiting) a country in the European Union (EU) on the way to a third, non-EU country, you will also need a transit health certificate for your pet for the EU. The transit health certificate will be the same as if your pet’s final destination was the EU country. Use the information and steps above under “Travel Requirements Based on Pet Type” to determine which health certificate should be used. View a list of EU countries.
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USDA-Accredited Veterinarians
Contact a USDA-accredited veterinarian for questions about your destination country's entry requirements for pets (including any needed vaccinations, tests, or treatments) and for issuance of health certificates.
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USDA Endorsem*nt Offices
Contact your nearest APHIS Veterinary Export Trade Services Endorsem*nt Office for questions about endorsing a health certificate for pets.
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