Rabies free countries

The following countries currently reported as Rabies free by the World Health Organisation

The Americas

Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic, Guadeloupe, Jamaica, Martinique, Montserrat, Netherlands Antilles, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Turks and Caicos, Virgin Islands(USA).

Asia

Japan. Also not normally present in the island of Taiwan.

Europe

Denmark,Finland, Gibralter, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Malta, Monaco, Norway (mainland only), Portugal, Sweden, United Kingdom.

Oceania

Australia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, New Caledonia, NewZealand, Papua New Guinea, Tahiti, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Western Samoa.

Although these countries are considered to be " rabies free " no animal bite should be ignored. If the traveller is bitten, a competent opinion should be sought as to the possibility of rabies in the area.