Individuals or entities who wish to import animals other than a dog, cat or ferret should send an email request to LVV@sintmaartengov.org so that we can conduct the necessary assessments in collaboration with other local stakeholders and provide you with the appropriate guidance prior to any purchase or shipping arrangements being made. This is to avoid any financial loss for the individual or entity.

No, you are still required to submit a digital copy of the paper veterinary health certificate issued by an authorized veterinarian in the European Member State or territory. We only utilize the EU Pet Passport for the proof of Rabies vaccination. This proof entails a submission consisting of the following pages from the EU Pet Passport in a single digital file: - The page displaying the microchip number. - The page displaying the animal’s description. - The page displaying the latest Rabies vaccination. The passport number must be clearly visible on all submitted pages to establish the link between the animal and the Rabies vaccination.

No, emotional support and service animals are not exempted from being accompanied by the Sint Maarten import permit or the conditions of import applicable to its species. Any individual arriving in Sint Maarten accompanied by an animal serving this purpose must also bear in mind that foreign regulations for service and emotional support animals (e.g., American Disability Act) are not applicable within the jurisdiction of Sint Maarten (Dutch part).

Indoor pets intended for entry into Sint Maarten are not exempted from the conditions of import. While indoor pets have a lower risk of exposure to certain diseases compared to outdoor pets, they can still encounter situations of unplanned exposures especially in a new environment.

No, permission will not be granted for dogs, cats, or ferrets under fifteen (15) weeks old and not fully vaccinated against the Rabies virus. Sint Maarten is a Rabies free territory and has not had any new cases of Rabies, even prior to October 10, 2010. To be considered fully vaccinated against the Rabies virus, the animal must: · have the initial and booster dose of the Rabies vaccine. · have not had exposure to other animals during the three (3) week waiting period to receive the booster dose. · have been revaccinated within the validity period of the previous vaccination

A veterinary health certificate is considered endorsed when it is accompanied by the official veterinarian’s signature and stamp or seal of the government agency responsible for veterinary public health in your location. An animal’s entry which falls within our category of “First-time entry” must be accompanied by an endorsed health certificate.

The import permit can be issued within the same business day if the submitted application is complete. However, we require that you submit your application no later than five (5) business days before the animal’s arrival date in Sint Maarten to ensure there is sufficient time for review and issuance of a decision. A request submitted later than this timeframe is not guaranteed to be processed in time for the intended arrival date of the animal(s).