Visiting the US Virgin Islands from the US Mainland or Puerto Rico with a Dog or Cat?

We LOVE that you love your pet! The US Virgin Islands is free of certain diseases, including rabies and New World Screwworm, and we love that, too. Please help us keep the US Virgin Islands free of these diseases by following our import requirements.

Requirements

Travel from the US mainland and Puerto Rico is considered domestic travel. For dog and cat domestic travel requirements, click here:

State Regulations for the Virgin Islands | VIDA | Department of Agriculture

Travel from ANY country or territory other than the US mainland and Puerto Rico is considered international travel. For dog and cat international import requirements, including boat or cruise ship arrivals that disembark at international ports prior to arrival in the USVI, contact us at:

veterinaryservices@doa.vi.gov.

For all other species’ importation requirements (domestic or international), contact Dr. David Wenger at:

david.wenger@doa.vi.gov.

Contact Your Vessel of Transportation

USPlease check with your airline or other vessel of transportation before initiating travel to the US Virgin Islands with a pet.

Health certificates are only valid for a maximum of 30 days, depending on the state. We recommend checking with your state/territory of return because, depending on the length of your stay, you may need to arrange a visit with a local (USVI) veterinarian to issue documents required for your return trip.

Get in touch with us!

Connect with us in our VIDA offices on St. Croix, St. John, or St. Thomas. Or, send us an email using the button below.

Send a Message

(340) 774-5182
info.doa@doa.vi.gov