Bringing a dog or cat to Bahamas in 2026 falls into the easy category for international pet travel. Bahamas is in Caribbean. Bahamas does not routinely quarantine pets that arrive with complete paperwork.
Reviewed by Clifford Wilson, Founder of ClearToFly.pet. Compiled from official government and airline documentation. Last reviewed 2026-06-08.
Plan to present the following at check-in and on arrival:
The following dog breeds are prohibited from entering Bahamas. Crossbreeds and look-alikes may also be denied entry:
These breeds face additional rules (muzzle requirements, registration, permits, or insurance) but are not outright banned:
Bahamas requires an import permit through the Click2Clear system ($50 fee). Rabies vaccination validity: 30 days to 10 months for 1-year vaccine, or 30 days to 34 months for 3-year vaccine. Health certificate must be issued within 10 days of travel. Several breeds are banned. Pets must be at least 6 months old. ISO microchip required.
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Government pet import rules change without notice. Before booking flights, confirm requirements directly with the Bahamas veterinary authority. We also recommend cross-referencing the USDA APHIS Pet Travel database for U.S.-origin pets.
Data last verified 2026-06-08 from National Authority. Country code: BS.