BAHA import permit, US veterinary certificate and advance arrival notice.
Documents and permits
Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage / Separate cargo service
Obtain the BAHA import permit before sending a pet dog or cat to Belize, and follow its conditions. The permit remains necessary even though APHIS endorsement of the health certificate is not required.
Selected official requirements for personal pet dogs/cats exported from the United States. These are entry conditions, not airline acceptance. Other origins, commercial movements, transit, unusual ages and permit-specific conditions need separate checks. Confirm all requirements with the issuing veterinarian and destination authority.
Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage / Separate cargo service
Use a health certificate completed by a USDA-accredited veterinarian; APHIS endorsement is not required. The linked APHIS 7001 form states validity of 30 days after issue. Confirm any tighter conditions on the actual import permit and carrier.
Selected official requirements for personal pet dogs/cats exported from the United States. These are entry conditions, not airline acceptance. Other origins, commercial movements, transit, unusual ages and permit-specific conditions need separate checks. Confirm all requirements with the issuing veterinarian and destination authority.
Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage / Separate cargo service
Pets need a valid rabies vaccination record. APHIS describes an exception under four months: the pet remains in home quarantine until 30 days after a registered veterinarian administers rabies vaccination. Arrange this with BAHA; the exception does not mean unrestricted entry of an unvaccinated pet.
Selected official requirements for personal pet dogs/cats exported from the United States. These are entry conditions, not airline acceptance. Other origins, commercial movements, transit, unusual ages and permit-specific conditions need separate checks. Confirm all requirements with the issuing veterinarian and destination authority.
Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage / Separate cargo service
Notify BAHA at least two days before arrival with the date, time and flight information. Present the pet and documents for BAHA inspection on arrival.
Selected official requirements for personal pet dogs/cats exported from the United States. These are entry conditions, not airline acceptance. Other origins, commercial movements, transit, unusual ages and permit-specific conditions need separate checks. Confirm all requirements with the issuing veterinarian and destination authority.
Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage / Separate cargo service
Use a new transport container or one that has been cleaned and disinfected. Check the carrier’s separate dimensions and acceptance conditions.
Selected official requirements for personal pet dogs/cats exported from the United States. These are entry conditions, not airline acceptance. Other origins, commercial movements, transit, unusual ages and permit-specific conditions need separate checks. Confirm all requirements with the issuing veterinarian and destination authority.
