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International Pet Transportation to Canada

The cold isn’t the only thing you’ll need to be wary of when flying to Canada with your pet. Each pet import must comply with the issued regulations to be successfully transported. The process of relocating your pet internationally can be tiresome, especially when you must take care of your own paperwork and plan for your new life at the same time. Here’s everything you’ll need to embark on your Canadian adventure.

Standard Pet Microchip

Pets leaving their country for Canada must be microchipped. The chip should be a standard, 15-digit, non-encrypted, ISO 11784/11785 chip. You should register your pet’s microchip before any form of travel.

Rabies Vaccination

All pets being imported into Canada must be vaccinated against rabies. To check whether the vaccination was successful, a rabies titer test is conducted, the results of which are mandatory for any movement in or out of the country. Depending on the nature of your move, you may/may not be asked to provide a proof of rabies vaccination.

note: Canada accepts 3-year rabies vaccinations.

Further Vaccination Details Required by Canada

Canada requires a few more vaccinations, depending on your chosen mode of travel (as accompanied baggage/as manifest cargo).

For Dogs

  • Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parainfluenza and Parvovirus (DHLPP)

For Cats

  • Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, and Panleukopenia (FVRCP).

Documents Required to Enter Canada

An international health certificate is required to enter the country. This certificate must be completed in either French or English. The certificate should contain the following details: animal identification, dates of vaccination, vaccine manufacturer, and expiration date of the currently provided rabies vaccination. You will also require your pet’s vaccination record. Make sure each vaccination has your vet’s signature and stamp against it.

Banned Breeds

Canada has banned the following breeds from its major cities, citing them as dangerous breeds: American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Pit Bull Terrier, and American Pit Bull Terrier. These dog breeds and any dogs who are offspring of crossbreeding between them are banned from entering Ontario, Toronto, and Winnipeg.

Entering Canada

The Government of Canada does not prescribe mandatory pet quarantine for those entering the country. However, under certain circumstances, such as incorrect or inadequate document preparation, inconsistencies in the vaccination record, your pet will be deported. Canada & the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) reserve the right to deport any animal that does not meet the import requirements.

Export Requirements

Along with the import requirements of your destination country, you are also required to fulfil the export requirements of the UAE. Here are the export conditions you must comply with in order to leave the UAE with your pet.


You will need the following to export your pet from the UAE:

  • Your passport.

  • Your pet’s passport (also known as their vaccination record).

  • An international health certificate.

  • An export permit.

  • A pet microchip.

  • An IATA-accredited pet crate.


Make sure to plan ahead, as the permits and import documentation can take a while to gather and complete properly. Your pet may be returned to the country of export or put into quarantine if you fail to comply with any of your destination country’s requirements.

FAQs

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS & QUERIES

Explore queries and frequent doubts about pet travel.

How Can You Transport Your Pet In India?

Moving Pets Within Borders Is A Troublesome Task, With A Stack Of Documents To Be Proofed And Submitted, And Considering A Lot Of Shipping Restrictions. There Are Primarily Three Modes Of Transporting Pets In India Air, Train And Ground Shipping.’

What Are The Regulations To Relocate Your Pet To India?

A Person Can Get Maximum Two Pets Either Dog Or Cat To India. Relocating Pets To India Requires Documents Like, Import Permit ( NOC ) , AQCS Certificate, Veterinary Health Certificate From The Country Of Origin, Pet Microchip And Updated Vaccination Record.

What Is The Best Way To Travel With Your Pet?

The Best Option To Travel With Your Pet Depends Upon Distance, Time And Health Of Your Pet. There Are Three Modes To Travel With Your Pet Flight, Train And Ground Shipping ( Cab ). If You Are Travelling International Flight Is The Only Option As Well As One Of The Safest Way To Travel With Your Pet.

How Do You Prepare Your Pet For Travel?

Pet Mostly Get Anxious During Travel To Avoid This You Can Train Your Pet For Socialising Skills. Crate Train The Pet For A Comfortable Journey. Take Him To Large Crowed Make Him Comfortable With The Noises In The Surrounding.

Is Pet Relocation Expensive?

Average Domestic Pet Transportation In India Can Cost Somewhere Between Rs. 20000/- To Rs. 60000/- INR. The Service Involves Parameters That Are Subject To Change On Distinctive Variants Like Size Of The Pet Crate, Modes Of Transportation Like Flight, Train And Car.

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