Canada
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
1400 Merivale Road
Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0Y9
(800) 442-2342
Entry Requirements
Complete the following entry requirements to travel to Canada with your pet:
- Provide a valid rabies vaccination certificate written in English or French issued and signed by a licensed veterinarian that identifies the animal's age, breed, sex, color/markings, weight, microchip/tattoo number and date of vaccination with the serial number. This certificate should also specify the duration of immunity (otherwise, it will be considered valid for 1 year from the date of vaccination).
- The European Union pet passport is an acceptable alternative to the rabies vaccination certificate.
- Follow Automated Import Reference System requirements in link attached.
Quarantine Information
Pets being transported into Canada are not required to be quarantined if they meet all the necessary requirements listed above.
Download Entry Application
To download the application form required for entry into Canada with a domestic pet, please click the PDF icon below.
