The Inspection Department TEZVT – LVV St. Maarten.

Tamarinde Steeg nr. 16,

Philipsburg.

St. Maarten.

APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION TO IMPORT ANIMALS

(NB. PLEASE COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION IN FULL)

I/We _________________________________________________ of ______________________

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hereby apply for permission to import into St. Maarten, the following animal(s)from _________

Means of importation - [ ] Airline ____________________ [ ] Vessel _____________________

Expected date of arrival ____________________________

I/We agree to comply with Import Conditions (see overleaf) required in the event that permission is granted.

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Signature Date

CONDITIONS OF IMPORT FOR ANIMALS INTO ST. MAARTEN

1. The animal(s) – [dog(s)/cat(s)] is/are thirteen (13) weeks of age or older.

2. The animal(s) must be accompanied by a valid official International Health Certificate issued and endorsed by the Official Government Veterinarian and signed by a certified veterinarian with a validity of not more than two (2) weeks.

3. The Health Certificate must attest that;

   1. It/they has/have been vaccinated against Rabies with an inactivated vaccine at least 30 days but no longer than 12 months to 36 months (as registered by the manufacturer) prior to departure.

   2. The dog(s) has/have adequate levels of immunity conferred by being actively immunized against the following diseases: Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Leptospirosis, Adenovirus and Coronavirus.

   3. The cat(s) has/have adequate levels conferred by being actively immunized against the following diseases: Feline Leukemia, Feline Rhinotracheitis, Feline Calcivirus, Feline Panleukopenia and Feline Pneumonitis.

   4. The animal(s) is/are free of internal parasites as determined by a negative fecal flotation test and should be treated within 14 days prior to departure with a registered medicine as instructed by the manufacturer. (Mention the date, time and the product used on the health certificate).

   5. The animal(s) is /are free from external parasites particularly Amblyomma sp. and Boophilus sp. The animal(s) should be treated with a registered insecticide 24 to 48 hours prior to departure. (Mention the date, time and the product used on the health certificate).

   6. The animal(s) is/are free from observable cutaneous diseases.

   7. The dog(s)/cat(s)/ferret(s) must be transported in (a) suitable kennel(s) according to IATA regulations.

4. The animal(s) has/have to be registered electronically with an ISO (International Standards Organization) microchip. The number must be mentioned on the health certificate.

5. The importation of dogs and cats from South and Central America (excl. Suriname) is not permitted.

6. The importation of a pit-bull terrier type dog is not permitted.

7. The animals must be presented to a licensed Veterinarian within twenty four (24) hours of arrival in St. Maarten. A copy of the Veterinary Health Certificate(s) and this Permit must be submitted to the Inspections Department TEZVT – LVV, St. Maarten.

8. THIS PERMIT IS VALID FOR ONE (1) ENTRY WITHIN ONE (1) MONTH OF THE DATE OF ISSUE.

9. ALL CERTIFICATES MUST BE IN DUTCH, ENGLISH OR ACCOMPANIED BY AN OFFICIAL TRANSLATION.