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

Refer to the Government of the Virgin Islands website for information about the process required to import animals into the British Virgin Islands from Australia. Read more about the Importation of dogs and cats from scheduled (rabies non-endemic) countries, such as Australia.

Email

vet@gov.vg

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.

Transport requirements

The importing country may have specific transport 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 6 October 2025.