It is the exporter's responsibility to ensure that the animal meets the importing country requirements.

Contact the Departmento di Aduana in Aruba for information about importing animals into the Netherlands Antilles from Australia.

Email

vetservice@despa.gov.aw

Note

Where an importing country issues an import permit, the exporter must ensure the animal meets any requirements in the permit.

As required by the importing country.

Document requirements

For the import of all live animals, prior permission from the Veterinary Service of Aruba is required.

Upon arrival in Aruba with dogs (canines), and cats (felines) you must submit a health certificate (no older than 2 weeks) and a valid proof of vaccination against rabies (older than 1 month, but not older than 1 years) at the Departamento di Aduana.

Transport requirements

The importing country may have specific transport requirements and you should check this.

Pre and post arrival quarantine requirements

The importing country may have specific pre and post arrival quarantine requirements and you should check this.

If your animal is returning to Australia, you should make yourself familiar with the Department's requirements for importing live animals into Australia. This is important as your animal may have been exposed to diseases that do not occur in Australia.

Based on importing country website and information.

Entry last reviewed 27 September 2021.