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Bonaire, Saba, Sint Eustatius requires rabies vaccination (with a 21-day waiting period), and a health certificate. Build my pet’s travel plan →
How Bonaire, Saba, Sint Eustatius handles your pet
Key points
- Where your pet is coming FROM matters here, and it can stop the trip outright
- Douane Caribisch Nederland prohibits bringing in — or transiting — dogs and cats arriving from any mainland country of South or Central America, with Suriname the single exception
- There is one way round it: the ban does not apply to someone taking up permanent residence on Bonaire, Sint Eustatius or Saba who has owned the animal for four months or more
- If you are flying from Brazil, Colombia, Panama or anywhere else on those mainlands, confirm your situation with the authority before you book
Each fact comes straight from the operator’s published policy. Tap the to read the exact wording; the opens the source page.
Health & documents
Other rules
Timing chain
Day -21 rabies vaccine deadline · Day 0 arrive at customs
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Bonaire, Saba, Sint Eustatius require rabies vaccination for dogs?
Yes, Bonaire, Saba, Sint Eustatius requires a rabies vaccination for imported dogs. There is a 21-day waiting period after vaccination. Exact timing depends on your origin country — compute your timeline at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
What health certificate does Bonaire, Saba, Sint Eustatius require for pets?
Bonaire, Saba, Sint Eustatius requires a veterinary health certificate for imported pets. Get exact document requirements at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →