Bringing a pet to Guyana

Last reviewed October 2, 2026

Guyana is rabies-endemic and applies essentially the same dog import rules regardless of origin country: a current rabies vaccination, an official government-endorsed health certificate, and a GLDA import permit. There is no routine quarantine when paperwork is complete, but missing documents can cause detention or refusal at Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO).

Requirements for your pet

Showing requirements for a dog travelling from United States to Guyana.

Microchip

Required

ISO 11784/11785

Rabies vaccine

Required

From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel

Rabies titer test (FAVN)

Not required

Quarantine

None

Health certificate

Required

Official government veterinarian (USDA APHIS-endorsed for US exports, or equivalent national authority) · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

GLDA import permit
Rabies vaccination certificate (current, at least 21 days before travel)
Official government-endorsed health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival
Microchip record (ISO 11784/11785)
Proof of ownership / travel itinerary

Rough budget

Rough ballpark only — microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200, GLDA import permit fee typically under ~$50 but confirm current fee with GLDA. Verify all prices locally with a vet and GLDA before travel.

Even from low-risk origins, Guyana requires the GLDA import permit and a government-endorsed health certificate. No quarantine for pets with complete, valid paperwork.

Apply / official dog import page

Microchip

Required

ISO 11784/11785

Rabies vaccine

Required

From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel

Rabies titer test (FAVN)

Not required

Quarantine

None

Health certificate

Required

Official government veterinarian (USDA APHIS-endorsed for US exports, or equivalent national authority) · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

GLDA import permit
Rabies vaccination certificate (current, at least 21 days before travel)
Official government-endorsed health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival
Microchip record (ISO 11784/11785)
Proof of ownership / travel itinerary

Rough budget

Same requirements as the free tier — Guyana does not differentiate by origin rabies status. Apply for the GLDA permit at least 2-4 weeks ahead.

Apply / official dog import page

Microchip

Required

ISO 11784/11785

Rabies vaccine

Required

From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel

Rabies titer test (FAVN)

Not required

Quarantine

None

Health certificate

Required

Official government veterinarian (USDA APHIS-endorsed for US exports, or equivalent national authority) · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

GLDA import permit
Rabies vaccination certificate (current, at least 21 days before travel)
Official government-endorsed health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival
Microchip record (ISO 11784/11785)
Proof of ownership / travel itinerary

Rough budget

Guyana does not impose additional titer or quarantine requirements on high-risk-origin pets beyond the standard permit, vaccination, and health certificate. However, airlines and transit countries may impose their own rules — check with the carrier.

Apply / official dog import page

Frequently asked questions

Yes. In practice, the Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) requires an import permit for dogs and cats. Apply at least 2-4 weeks before travel. The permit is typically valid for a limited window (often 30-90 days), so time your application to your travel date. Contact GLDA directly for the current application form and fee.

No routine quarantine applies if your dog has a valid rabies vaccination (at least 21 days before travel), a government-endorsed health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival, and a GLDA import permit. If paperwork is incomplete or the rabies vaccination is not current, the animal may be detained at the port of entry or refused entry.

No. Guyana does not require a rabies antibody titer test for dogs entering from any origin country, including high-risk countries. A current rabies vaccination certificate is sufficient. Some airlines or transit countries may require a titer test — check with your carrier if you are routing through a third country.

Guyana does not publish a clear numeric cap for non-commercial pet movement, but in practice a single traveller bringing more than 2-3 dogs may be treated as a commercial import and face additional GLDA requirements. If you are moving multiple dogs, contact GLDA in advance to confirm whether a commercial permit is needed.

No. Guyana does not exempt emotional-support or service animals from import requirements. The same GLDA import permit, rabies vaccination, microchip, and government-endorsed health certificate apply. Airlines may allow an assistance dog in the cabin, but that is a carrier policy and does not override Guyana's import rules.

A puppy must be at least 3 months old and have a rabies vaccination given at least 21 days before travel. Because the rabies vaccine is typically not given before 12 weeks of age, the practical minimum age at arrival is about 15-16 weeks. Younger puppies cannot meet the rabies vaccination requirement and will not be admitted.

The health certificate must be issued by an official government veterinarian — for US exports, a USDA APHIS-accredited veterinarian with APHIS endorsement; for UK exports, an Official Veterinarian (OV) with APHA endorsement; for EU exports, an official veterinarian with the competent authority's endorsement. The certificate is valid for 10 days from issue to arrival in Guyana.

Showing requirements for a cat travelling from United States to Guyana.

Microchip

Not required

Rabies vaccine

Required

From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel

Rabies titer test (FAVN)

Not required

Quarantine

None

Health certificate

Required

Official government veterinarian of the origin country (e.g., USDA APHIS-accredited vet for US, or equivalent national authority) · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Not required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel
International health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival
Proof of origin (e.g., pet passport or official export document)

Rough budget

Approximate costs: microchip (optional) ~$30–50; health certificate ~$100–200; rabies vaccination ~$20–50. No titer test or import permit applies in this tier. Confirm current prices with a local vet and Guyana's Ministry of Agriculture.

Rabies vaccination certificate is mandatory. No quarantine on arrival. Health certificate must be endorsed by a government veterinarian.

Apply / official cat import page

Microchip

Not required

Rabies vaccine

Required

From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel

Rabies titer test (FAVN)

Not required

Quarantine

None

Health certificate

Required

Official government veterinarian of the origin country (e.g., USDA APHIS-accredited vet for US, or equivalent national authority) · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Not required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel
International health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival
Proof of origin (e.g., pet passport or official export document)

Rough budget

Same requirements as rabies-free countries. No quarantine on arrival. Health certificate must be endorsed by a government veterinarian.

Apply / official cat import page

Microchip

Required

ISO 11784/11785

Rabies vaccine

Required

From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel

Rabies titer test (FAVN)

Required

Blood draw 90+ days before travel

Quarantine

None

Health certificate

Required

Official government veterinarian of the origin country (e.g., USDA APHIS-accredited vet for US, or equivalent national authority) · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel
Rabies titer test (FAVN/RFFIT) result with ≥0.5 IU/ml, done at least 30 days post-vaccination and at least 90 days before travel
Import permit issued by Guyana's Ministry of Agriculture
International health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival
Proof of microchip (ISO 11784/11785)

Rough budget

Approximate costs: microchip ~$30–50; rabies vaccination ~$20–50; FAVN titer test ~$100–250; import permit fee ~$50–100; health certificate ~$100–200. Confirm current prices with a local vet and Guyana's Ministry of Agriculture.

Cats from high-risk rabies countries require a microchip, rabies titer test, and an import permit. No quarantine on arrival if all documents are in order. The titer test must be done at an approved laboratory.

Apply / official cat import page

Frequently asked questions

Only if your cat is coming from a high-risk rabies country (e.g., Thailand, Russia, most of Africa). For low-risk or rabies-free origins, a microchip is not required, but it's still recommended for identification. If required, the microchip must be ISO 11784/11785 compliant.

Yes, if your cat is arriving from a high-risk rabies country. The test must be a FAVN or RFFIT done at an approved lab, at least 30 days after rabies vaccination, at least 90 days before travel, and show a titer of at least 0.5 IU/ml. The test result is valid for 12 months. No titer test is needed for cats from low-risk or rabies-free countries.

Guyana does not publish a specific limit for non-commercial pet cats. In practice, up to 5 cats per traveller are typically allowed under non-commercial rules, but larger numbers may be considered commercial and require additional permits. Confirm with Guyana's Ministry of Agriculture before travelling with more than 5.

No. Guyana does not exempt emotional support or service animals from standard import requirements. All cats, regardless of function, must meet the same rabies vaccination, health certificate, and (if applicable) titer test and import permit rules.

The health certificate must be issued within 10 days of arrival in Guyana. It must be endorsed by a government veterinarian in the origin country. A certificate older than 10 days is not accepted.

No. Guyana does not require quarantine for cats on arrival, provided all entry requirements (rabies vaccination, health certificate, and for high-risk origins: microchip, titer test, import permit) are met. If documents are incomplete, the animal may be detained or refused entry.

The cat must be at least 3 months old at the time of travel. This aligns with the rabies vaccination requirement: the vaccine must be given at least 21 days before travel, and the cat must be at least 12 weeks old to receive the vaccine.

Showing requirements for a ferret travelling from United States to Guyana.

Microchip

Not required

Rabies vaccine

Required

From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel

Rabies titer test (FAVN)

Not required

Quarantine

None

Health certificate

Required

Official government veterinarian of the origin country (e.g., USDA APHIS-accredited veterinarian for the US, or equivalent national authority) · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Not required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel and current
International health certificate issued within 10 days of travel
Proof of origin (if requested)

Rough budget

Rough ballpark, not a quote: health certificate ~$100–200, rabies vaccination ~$20–50 (if not already done). No titer test, import permit, or quarantine fee applies for this tier. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA).

Ferrets are not covered under the EU Pet Travel Scheme; Guyana treats them as 'other pets' under the Animal Health Act. A 21-day wait after the first rabies vaccination is mandatory. No quarantine for ferrets from rabies-free countries. Verify with GLDA before travel.

Apply / official ferret import page

Microchip

Not required

Rabies vaccine

Required

From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel

Rabies titer test (FAVN)

Not required

Quarantine

None

Health certificate

Required

Official government veterinarian of the origin country (e.g., USDA APHIS-accredited veterinarian for the US, or equivalent national authority) · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Not required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel and current
International health certificate issued within 10 days of travel
Proof of origin (if requested)

Rough budget

Same requirements as for rabies-free countries. No rabies titer test or import permit is required. Quarantine is not required. Ensure the health certificate is endorsed by the government veterinarian.

Apply / official ferret import page

Microchip

Not required

Rabies vaccine

Required

From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel

Rabies titer test (FAVN)

Required

Blood draw 90+ days before travel

Quarantine

None

Health certificate

Required

Official government veterinarian of the origin country (e.g., USDA APHIS-accredited veterinarian for the US, or equivalent national authority) · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel and current
FAVN/RFFIT rabies titer test result (≥0.5 IU/ml) from an approved laboratory, completed at least 90 days before travel
International health certificate issued within 10 days of travel
Import permit issued by the Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA)
Proof of origin

Rough budget

Rough ballpark, not a quote: health certificate ~$100–200, rabies vaccination ~$20–50, FAVN titer test ~$100–250, import permit fee ~$50–100. No quarantine fee applies. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA).

Ferrets from high-risk countries require a rabies titer test and an import permit. The titer test must be done at least 30 days after the first vaccination and completed at least 90 days before travel. No quarantine is required if all documents are in order. Apply for the import permit at least 4 weeks before travel.

Apply / official ferret import page

Frequently asked questions

Yes, ferrets are allowed as pets. You need a rabies vaccination certificate, an international health certificate, and an import permit if the ferret is from a high-risk rabies country. GLDA handles the import.

No, Guyana does not require a microchip for ferrets. However, your airline or origin country may require one for identification or transit.

A current rabies vaccination is mandatory. It must be given at least 21 days before travel, and the ferret must be at least 12 weeks old at the time of vaccination. Other vaccinations, such as distemper, are recommended but not required by Guyana.

Only for ferrets from high-risk rabies countries. The test must be a FAVN or RFFIT done at an approved laboratory at least 30 days after the first rabies vaccination, show a result of ≥0.5 IU/ml, and be completed at least 90 days before travel. No titer test is required for low-risk or rabies-free countries.

Guyana does not set a specific limit for non-commercial pet ferrets. Bringing more than 5 ferrets may be treated as a commercial import, which requires additional permits and inspections. Contact GLDA for guidance if you plan to bring multiple ferrets.

No. Guyana does not exempt emotional support or service ferrets from import requirements. All ferrets must meet the same health and documentation rules. Airlines may have separate cabin policies, but entry into Guyana is governed by the same regulations.

If an import permit is required for a high-risk country, apply at least 4 weeks before travel. Processing times vary, so submit early. The permit is issued by the Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA).

Good to know

Apply to the Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) for an import permit at least 2-4 weeks before travel. The health certificate must be issued by an official government veterinarian (USDA APHIS-endorsed for US exports, or the equivalent national authority elsewhere) within 10 days of arrival. Rabies vaccination must be current. Direct flights to Georgetown are limited; transit through a third country may add its own requirements.

Airline rules & connecting flights

Government import rules are only half the picture — your airline sets its own pet policy on top of them: whether your petcan fly in the cabin at all, size/weight limits for the carrier, breed embargoes (many airlines refuse brachycephalic breeds like bulldogs and pugs in cargo), and seasonal heat restrictions. Check your specific airline's pet policy before booking — see IATA's Traveler's Pet Corner .

If your flight has a layover, the transit country can have its own pet rules — sometimes these apply even if you never leave the airport. If you're transiting through another country on the way to Guyana, check that country's pet-entry/transit rules separately (search "pets" on this site for that country too).