Clearing Into The Eastern Caribbean - People and Pets
The vessel, crew and any pets need to be cleared into new countries. The vessel and crew need to be cleared out (there are no clear out procedures for pets)
Documentation Needed
For People
For a Dog
* All Countries *
* Country Specific *
- Boat Registration
- Passports for each crew member
For a Dog
* All Countries *
- Endorsed Health Certificate (new certificate only when required for obtaining pet permit)
- Titer Results (< 5 years)
- Rabies Vaccine from Canada or USA (updated annually)
- Proof of DHPPC + L Vaccines (updated annually)
- Proof of Parasite Control (Heartworm + Tick medications or vaccines)
* Country Specific *
- SNAP Test (includes Lyme and Heartworm test results), for Bahamas, St. Lucia, SVG
- Pet photo, for Bahamas only
The Process
USVI, Puerto Rico, Mainland USA
People
Dog
People
- Clear in: Upon arrival in US waters, via the CBP Roam app on your mobile phone
- Clear out: In person at official Customs Office but only required if your next destination needs proof that you have cleared out of your previous destination (British and Dutch Islands)
Dog
- Pre-arrival: Nothing
- Clear in: Computer check in only. Answer “yes” to question about pets in CBP Roam app
- Have on Hand: “All Countries” documentation but no one will ask for it
Bahamas
People
Dog
People
- Pre-arrival: Before arrival in Bahamian waters, via the Click2Clear on your mobile phone or computer, payment for cruising permit should be made in advance as well, also through Click2Clear. Make sure to save your Rotation # provided to use via Click2Clear.
- Clear in: In person at the local Customs office. Provide agents with your Rotation # so that they can confirm your documents and payment.
- Clear out: In person at the local Customs Office but only required if your next destination needs proof that you have cleared out of your previous destination (DR and USA do not)
Dog
- Pre-arrival: Use Wellington’s service to obtain the Pet Import Permit (using “all countries” documentation + SNAP test results + Dog photo, also need IMP1(B) form filled out by licensed vet 48 hours before arrival
- Clear in: Agent will ask to see Import permit and IMP1(B) form.
- Have on Hand: “All Countries” documentation + Import Permit + IMP1(B)
Dominican Republic
People
Dog
People
- Pre-arrival: You can complete Sailclear but no one will look at it.
- Clear in: The Armada (Navy) will board your boat after you anchor. They will look at your boat documents and take a picture of your crew. Once this is finished, you are okay to go ashore and do the formal process with Customs, Immigration, Agriculture and The Port Authority (all buildings are right beside each other in Luperon).
- Clear out: You need to obtain a Despacho from the Armada. They don’t issue Despachos on Sundays, holidays, after hours or when there is bad weather. You go in person to the Armada office with your boat documents and request a Despacho. If provided, you have 24 hours to leave the harbour.
Dog
- Pre-arrival: Nothing.
- Clear in: Agent will ask to see the dog’s documentation.
- Have on Hand: “All Countries” documentation + $10 USD
St. Martin (French side)
*It is not advisable to clear in at Sint Maarten ($$ + stricter), you can go to the Dutch side via dinghy or taxi or bus
People
Dog
*It is not advisable to clear in at Sint Maarten ($$ + stricter), you can go to the Dutch side via dinghy or taxi or bus
People
- Pre-arrival: Nothing
- Clear in: Via computer at the Ile Marine store in Marigot Bay
- Clear out: As above
Dog
- Pre-arrival: Nothing
- Clear in: None. The online clear in form does not ask if you have pets to declare
- Have on Hand: “All Countries” documentation but no one will ask for it
St. Barts
People
Dog
People
- Pre-arrival: Nothing
- Clear in: Via computer at Gustavia Port Captain’s Office
- Clear out: As above
Dog
- Pre-arrival: Nothing
- Clear in: None. The online clear in form does not ask if you have pets to declare
- Have on Hand: “All Countries” documentation but no one will ask for it
Antigua
People
Dog
Nneka.HullJames@ab.gov.ag, Chere.kellman@ab.gov.ag, Diandra.payne@ab.gov.ag, tubal.edwards@ab.gov.ag
2. 48 hours before arrival, contact the government vet, Dr. Edwards, via WhatsApp 1-268-728-9030 and advise of your arrival date, time and port. Ask to schedule an appointment for him to inspect the dog. If the appointment is not timely, go ahead and take the dog to shore to do its business and then put it promptly back on the boat.
People
- Pre-arrival: eSeaClear
- Clear in: In Person at official Customs Office (e.g. at Jolly Harbour)
- Clear out: As above
Dog
- Pre-arrival:
Nneka.HullJames@ab.gov.ag, Chere.kellman@ab.gov.ag, Diandra.payne@ab.gov.ag, tubal.edwards@ab.gov.ag
2. 48 hours before arrival, contact the government vet, Dr. Edwards, via WhatsApp 1-268-728-9030 and advise of your arrival date, time and port. Ask to schedule an appointment for him to inspect the dog. If the appointment is not timely, go ahead and take the dog to shore to do its business and then put it promptly back on the boat.
- Clear in: Meet the government vet, show him all your documentation and pay $50 USD.Have on Hand: “All Countries” documentation, $50 USD in cash.
Guadeloupe
People
Dog
People
- Pre-arrival: Nothing
- Clear in: Via computer at a local shop with a Customs computer or the local police office
- Clear out: As above
Dog
- Pre-arrival: Nothing
- Clear in: None. The online clear in form does not ask if you have pets to declare
- Have on Hand: “All Countries” documentation but no one will ask for it
Dominica
People
Dog
People
- Pre-arrival: SailClear
- Clear in: In person at the Southern Dock at St. Pierre or at the Ferry Terminal in Roseau
- Clear out: As above + complete Sailclear for clearing out
Dog
- Pre-arrival:
- To request a pet permit, email forestvet@gmail.com and send the “All Countries” documentation. You will receive the pet permit via email before your arrival
- 48 hours before arrival, email forestvet@gmail.com and advise of your arrival date, time and port. Ask to schedule an appointment to have the vet inspect the dog. You will not receive a response. Send another email 24 hours before arrival. You will again not receive a response.
- Clear in: When clearing in the vessel, advise Customs that you have a dog and a pet permit. They will not ask any other questions. Consider the dog as cleared in but always carry your pet permit with you when you go ashore. If any locals on shore ask if you have seen the vet, always answer “yes” and go about your business.
- Have on Hand: “All Countries” documentation + Import Permit but no one will ask for it
Martinique
People
Dog
People
- Pre-arrival: Nothing
- Clear in: Via computer at a local shop with a Customs computer
- Clear out: As above
Dog
- Pre-arrival: Nothing
- Clear in: None. The online clear in form does not ask if you have pets to declare
- Have on Hand: “All Countries” documentation but no one will ask for it
St. Lucia
People
Dog
People
- Pre-arrival: SailClear
- Clear in: In person at local Customs Office
- Clear out: As above + complete Sailclear for clearing out
Dog
- Pre-arrival:
- To request a pet permit, email vlsdsec.agriculture@govt.lc and chiefvlsd@govt.lc and send the “All Countries” documentation + results of SNAP test. You will receive the pet permit via email before your arrival.
- 48 hours before arrival, email vlsdsec.agriculture@govt.lc and chiefvlsd@govt.lc and advise of your arrival date, time and port. Ask to schedule an appointment to have the vet inspect the dog.
- Clear in: Meet the government vet, show him all your documentation and pay $45 EC (exact change in cash).
- Have on Hand: “All Countries” documentation + import permit + results of SNAP test
St. Vincent
* We were never able to successfully get a pet permit for St. Vincent, despite having all of the required documentation.
People
Pre-arrival: SailClear
Clear in: In person at local Customs Office
Clear out: As above + complete Sailclear for clearing out
Dog
* We were never able to successfully get a pet permit for St. Vincent, despite having all of the required documentation.
People
Pre-arrival: SailClear
Clear in: In person at local Customs Office
Clear out: As above + complete Sailclear for clearing out
Dog
- Pre-arrival:
- To request a pet permit, email animalhealthsvg@hotmail.com and send the “All Countries” documentation + results of SNAP test. You will receive the pet permit via email before your arrival.
- 48 hours before arrival, email animalhealthsvg@hotmail.com to advise of your arrival date, time and port (must be Blue Lagoon). Ask to schedule an appointment to have the vet inspect the dog.
- Clear in: Meet the government vet, show him all your documentation and pay $55 EC (exact change in cash).
- Have on Hand: “All Countries” documentation + import permit + results of SNAP test
Grenada
People
Dog
People
- Pre-arrival: SailClear
- Clear in: In person at local Customs Office (Tyrell Bay or St. Georges)
- Clear out: As above + complete Sailclear for clearing out
Dog
- Pre-arrival:
- To request a pet permit, email grenadalivestock@gmail.com and send the “All Countries” documentation. You will receive the pet permit via email before your arrival.
- 48 hours before arrival, email grenadalivestock@gmail.com to advise of your arrival date, time and port. Ask to schedule an appointment to have the vet inspect the dog.
- Clear in: It is variable as to whether the government vet is required to inspect your dog. We have never had an inspection but others have had it completed for their dog.
- Have on Hand: “All Countries” documentation + import permit
