Can I bring my pet with me to Belize?
Many people considering a move to Belize wonder if they are able to bring a very important member of their family along—their pet!
Considering the restrictions many countries place on importing animals of any sort, including pets, Belize has a rather straightforward system in place for domestic pet importation. The importation of pets falls under the jurisdiction of the Belize Agricultural Health Authority (BAHA).
BAHA requires pet owners to provide a valid import permit, an international veterinary certificate, and a valid rabies vaccination certificate. The domestic pet import permit is obtained by requesting one from the BAHA “Permit Unit” located in Belmopan.
Upon entry to Belize, a $30 U.S. permit fee must be paid in addition to $12.50 U.S. faxing fee BAHA charges for faxing the permit to you prior to your departure from the U.S. or Canada.
Of course one should consider whether their pet can adjust to the tropical conditions of Belize, complete with exotic parasites and diseases which are not prevalent in North America. Normally a veterinarian should be able to prescribe any extra preventative medications that you can give your pet monthly to prevent any tropical illnesses while in Belize.
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