1. What should I do if I need to bring my cat or dog into Belize?

• You need a valid import permit from the Belize Agricultural Health Authority (BAHA).
• You can apply by email: [email protected]  or fax: 501-824-3773 or 501-824-4889

2. Where can I obtain a copy of the Application Form?

• The Application Form can be obtained from this website under the section ANIMAL HEALTH or you can request for a copy by sending an email to [email protected]

3. Is there a fee for the application process?

• Yes.  A fee of fifty ($50.00) BZE dollars applies for the application process. 
• Since you need to have the permit upon arrival, the permit will be faxed to you.  A fee of twenty-five ($25.00) BZE dollars applies.

4. How can this money be paid to the BAHA?

• All fees can be paid, upon arrival, to the Quarantine Inspector at the Point of Entry.  An official BAHA receipt shall be issued as proof of payment.

5. Do payments need to be made in Belize Dollars?

• Payments can be made in Belize or USA dollars.  The exchange rate is two ($2.00) BZE dollars to one ($1.00) US dollar.

1. Valid import permit from BAHA. Applications can be submitted at any BAHA office. Where the permit and conditions are faxed outside Belize, which is payable upon entry - this permit bears a stamp stating 'pay upon entry".

2. Meet conditions of importation that accompany import permit.

   (A) must have a recent veterinary certificate of health (14 days)
   (B) must have a valid rabies certificate: not less than one month or more than one year prior to the date of importation into Belize. This certificate can be included in the veterinary certificate.
   (C) Other conditions as specified.

3. Dogs and cats which do not meet rabies requirements (as less than three months of age) are to be confined at home until they reach three months of age, at which time the animal must be vaccinated against rabies and confined for an additional 30days.

4. A BAHA veterinary officer or quarantine officer may inspect animals placed in confinement to verify confinement and rabies vaccination. This cost is to be borne by importer.

5. Dogs and cats arriving at a port of entry into Belize without a valid permit. In addition, any dog or cat without a valid rabies vaccination will be placed in confinement until its rabies vaccination is valid (any cost associated with this is to be borne by the importer.)

6. Quarantine inspection at the port of entry is required for all dogs and cats. Dogs and cats coming from countries considered of risk (for example, there is the risk of screwworm in dogs and cats coming from South America) will need to undergo veterinary inspection at the port of entry. There is an additional fee for veterinary inspection.

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