Bringing a dog or cat to Dominican Republic in 2026 falls into the easy category for international pet travel. Dominican Republic is in Caribbean. Dominican Republic 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.
Beyond rabies, Dominican Republic requires or recommends these vaccinations:
Plan to present the following at check-in and on arrival:
Dominican Republic has simple pet import requirements. No quarantine or import permit typically required for dogs and cats from the US. Health certificate must be issued within 15 days of travel and endorsed by the government veterinary authority. Rabies vaccination must be current. Pets are inspected upon arrival. Very pet-friendly Caribbean destination.
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Government pet import rules change without notice. Before booking flights, confirm requirements directly with the Dominican Republic 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: DO.