Taking a pet from the United States to Barbados

What this destination requires

Category 1: Countries and territories that are rabies free or those that present a low risk with respect to rabies- this includes the United States Category 2: All other countries and territories.

Animals travelling by sea (e.g. on yachts, cruise ships and cargo vessels) also fall into this category NOTICE: Failure to satisfy all of the health conditions laid out in the health requirements will result in your pet being refused entry into Barbados.

STEP 1: Microchip All dogs and cats entering Barbados must be permanently identified with a microchip (ISO Standard 11784 or Annex A to standard 11785) and must be vaccinated against rabies after microchip implantation.

Only ISO standard microchips should be used.

Read the source

This page summarises the USDA APHIS page Pet Travel From the United States to Barbados. That page is the authority; read it in full before you travel.

Open the APHIS page for Barbados →