Importing our dog into Belize by land

12POSTS

10 years ago

Hi!聽 We are driving from northern Nevada (US) to Belize with our dog in September.聽 Our vet has worked with people driving to Belize and informed us we'd need a Mexican vet to certify our dog's health before crossing into Belize.聽 Upon calling BAHA, we were informed that yes we'd need health certificates from a US vet and a Mexican vet.聽 She said the vet health certification in the US does not need USDA certification but is only good for 7 days not the 14 days we'd read about.聽 She recommended we take our dog to a vet along the US-Mexican border and to one in Chetumal.聽 We haven't read of anyone having to do this.聽 Is this a change in regulations or is there a work around?聽 We don't want to cause problems but it is making our trip difficult to plan.聽 Anyone have recent information or advice on importing a dog into Belize by car?聽 Any recommendations on a vet in Chetumal?聽 Thanks!

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MaxxaMo Member

12POSTS

10 years ago

Thanks, Brigitte B!聽 Any light you can shed on this will really help.聽 Our only real headaches have come in working out how to get our dog to Belize.聽 The hail we've been having makes it look like it snowed so we are more than ready to get to Belize. Thanks again.聽聽

Brigitte B Serial expat

331POSTS

10 years ago

MaxxaMo - I received a response from Ms. Melody at BAHA, and requirements for import of dogs have not changed.
BAHA, once they process your import permit, will send you a copy of the permit.
Let BAHA know which border crossing you will be using. BAHA will send the original permit to that crossing.
Make sure you have a valid rabies certificate. Our vet usually includes all Ceiba's other vaccinations in the health letter. Make a few copies of each.
If you were to cross at the Western border, you might want to consider getting a health certificate certified by the appropriate US agency. Guatemala may ask to see it. Likely not. But better to have it just in case.

Ms. Melody Robateau. She is at the Central Farm location.
animalhealth@baha.org.bz

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Launia Tate Sullivan Contributor

111POSTS

10 years ago

I live in chetumal with pets, for ten years.聽 I know a few good vets here.
Re the permit to enter belize, i am not sure you would need the usa one for so many days..
I Will try to find out more.聽 I am trying to sell my chetumal property and move to belize with my pet.

Launia Tate Sullivan Contributor

111POSTS

10 years ago

That sounds good.聽 But in any case, when arriving to chetumal, i am here...
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MaxxaMo Member

12POSTS

10 years ago

Thanks, Brigitte!聽 I feel much better already.

聽 We have one less thing to worry about.聽 Thanks, Launia.聽 If we should need a vet, at least we can feel like it's a good one.聽 Back to sorting, donating/selling, and packing.聽 Hehe, Now I remember why I don't like moving.

Brigitte B Serial expat

331POSTS

10 years ago

You're welcome, MaxxaMo - I've sent you a private message.

MaxxaMo Member

12POSTS

10 years ago

Thanks, Brigitte, for your help and the message.聽 It's exciting and exhausting at the same time.聽 Good luck with your trip.

1LarryS Active member

64POSTS

10 years ago

#10

What I have noticed in the past years of me owning my property is,聽 Belizean Government has been聽 tweeking there rules to catch up to Westerners financial dealings. Makes me want to sale my property and go elsewhere.
But I am going to tough it out, in spite of.
Happy hunting.