All animals and animal-related products entering the Cayman Islands must be accompanied by an Import Permit issued by the Department of Agriculture. Similarly, all animals leaving the island must be accompanied by an export permit.
The Import and Export Services Unit provides guidance to clients, veterinary clinics, farmers, and pet travel brokers regarding the movement of animals and animal-related products into and out of the Cayman Islands. The Unit also reviews documentation prior to approval and issuance of relevant import and export permits in accordance with local and international legislation and compliance requirements.
Email ci.agricultureVS@gov.ky or call 345-947-3090.
“The Department of Agriculture advise all customers that cheque payments are no longer accepted as of February 1, 2024.”
“Please review and complete the Conditions Governing the Importation of Dogs and Cats into the Cayman Islands Application, located in the forms section”. Then email the form with all the supporting documents to ci.agricultureVS@gov.ky.
We advise all pet travellers to check the eligibility of your pet(s) before travel and before getting your pet(s) Rabies Titre test. Check Section B3 of the Conditions Governing the Importation of Dogs and Cats into the Cayman Islands Application.
The Import fee is $50 CI or $61 USD, and the export fee is $20 CI or $25 USD per animal.
“The Department of Agriculture advise customers of the following accepted payment options:
- Cash payments:
- accepted at our Commercial Centre (Warehouse and Sales Office) and at our Cayman Brac Offices
- no longer accepted at our AHIS location as of December 2024
- Credit/Debit Card Payments:
- Accepted at both AHIS and our Commercial Centre (Warehouse and Sales Office)
- Online Payments:
- Accepted at AHIS, Veterinary Services Import and Export
- Bank Details below:
- Bank Name: RBC Royal Bank (Cayman) LimitedAccount Name: CIG PLANNING CPI
Account Number: 069751124551
Account Type: Current / Chequing Account
Memo / Reference: Please include – Name of remitting party, Department Name / Fee or Revenue Type being paid for accurate processing.
Forms Section
What is animal importation
All dogs and cats entering the Cayman Islands must be accompanied by an Import Permit issued by the Cayman Islands Department of Agriculture. Types of Import permits: Single Entry Import Permit: this permit is valid for 14 days from the date of the Official Health Certificate.
Checklist Prior To Submitting The Forms On This List
My pet has been microchipped for the first time on or after March 1st 2019 with an ISO-compliant (15 digit, numerical) microchip, OR, my pet was microchipped prior to this date with an ISO-compatible (10 or more alphanumerical characters) microchip.
I have proof of the date of microchip implant (e.g. proof of payment, a microchip implantation certificate, or a copy of my pet’s health record showing the date of microchip implantation).
The microchip can be read (check with your vet).
I have included a current, colour, full-body photo of my pet(s).
My pet was vaccinated in accordance with the guidelines outlined in Appendix VI of these importation conditions.
The rabies vaccination certificate has the make, serial number, date of expiration, and period of validity listed on it.
My pet was vaccinated against rabies after it was fitted with an appropriate microchip as described in the ‘microchipping’ section of this checklist.
The microchip number has been entered correctly by the veterinarian on the rabies vaccination certificate.
My pet has had a satisfactory blood test at an approved laboratory which was performed during the last 12 months. I have a copy of the blood test result showing the correct microchip number and the date the blood was drawn.
A licensed/accredited veterinarian has correctly filled in the veterinary health certificate based on the information in Section C of these importation conditions.
The certificate has been endorsed by an official government veterinarian if legally required by the exporting country.
When travelling, I will have my pet’s vaccination record and blood test results, both showing the microchip number.
My pet was treated on the day of examination for the veterinary health certificate with approved treatments within 14 days prior to travel.
The products used to treat for ticks and tapeworms have been recorded on the veterinary health certificate.
If travelling through a country described in Section D of these importation conditions, my pet’s crate/travelling container has been officially sealed.
My pet(s) must travel according to the rules of the airline (IATA) and my carrying container and paperwork conform to IATA rules and regulations.
“Please note that the Cayman Islands may change these requirements without notification to the CFIA. As a result, it is strongly advised to review this export certificate against the import permit to ensure that all requirements are addressed.
