Bringing a dog or cat to Guadeloupe in 2026 falls into the moderate category for international pet travel. Guadeloupe is in Caribbean. Guadeloupe does not routinely quarantine pets that arrive with complete paperwork. A rabies titer (FAVN/RNATT) test is mandatory, with a 90-day waiting period between the blood draw and arrival.
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 Guadeloupe. Crossbreeds and look-alikes may also be denied entry:
Guadeloupe follows same import requirements as mainland France as a French overseas territory. 21-day wait after first rabies vaccination from EU/listed countries. Titer test required from unlisted countries with 3-month waiting period. Maximum 5 pets, minimum age 16 weeks. Popular Caribbean destination for French and European pet travelers.
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Government pet import rules change without notice. Before booking flights, confirm requirements directly with the Guadeloupe 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: GP.