When coming to St. Maarten with your pet(s) you will need an import permit prior to travelling to St. Maarten. Please contact the Inspection Department at least 10 days prior to travel to St. Maarten and to request additional information if necessary. Click here to go to directly to St. Maarten government.
Exporting Pets – Requirements
Below is a brief summary of travel requirements for your pets to a few countries:
USA & Canada
Valid Rabies Vaccination unless under 12 weeks, at which point you will be issued a Rabies Exemption Letter
Valid Health Certificate from a veterinarian in St. Maarten, issued within 10 days of travel
Mainland Europe
Microchip identification -Valid Rabies Vaccination (Rabies vaccine must be administered at lease 21 days prior to travel)
EU Veterinary Health Certificate issued by a certified veterinarian within 10 days of travel
The completed EU HC must then be brought to the above Inspection Department in Philipsburg to be stamped by representative
Please note also that each airline will have specific requirements regarding pet travel (age, carrier/cage sizes, restrictions regarding the breed of the pet etc.), so please contact airline representative to get up to date information