Bringing your pet to Canada
Dogs over 8 months must have valid rabies vaccination. Cats have no federal requirements. Commercial imports require additional permits.
Health certificate
Rabies vaccination certificate with vaccination date and veterinarian signature
Customs & arrival
Declare pet at CBSA border crossing. Present vaccination records.
Required vaccinations
- Rabies — At least 30 days before travel, valid for 36 months — Required for dogs over 8 months old
Best practice tips
- Carry vaccination records in English or French
- Microchip your pet for identification
- Check provincial requirements
- Have vet contact info ready
Live pet transport prices to Canada
| Route into Canada | Airports | Options | From (1 pet) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai → Calgary | DXB → YYC | 1 airline | from $1,628 |
| Dubai → Edmonton | DXB → YEG | 1 airline | from $1,628 |
| Dubai → Ottawa | DXB → YOW | 1 airline | from $1,628 |
| Dubai → Halifax | DXB → YHZ | 1 airline | from $1,628 |
| Dubai → Winnipeg | DXB → YWG | 1 airline | from $1,778 |
| Cape Town → Toronto | CPT → YYZ | 3 airlines | from $2,191 |
| Johannesburg → Toronto | JNB → YYZ | 6 airlines | from $2,191 |
| Cape Town → Vancouver | CPT → YVR | 2 airlines | from $2,419 |
| Johannesburg → Vancouver | JNB → YVR | 4 airlines | from $2,419 |
| Dubai → Vancouver | DXB → YVR | 1 airline | from $2,528 |
| Dubai → Toronto | DXB → YYZ | 1 airline | from $2,564 |
| Cape Town → Montreal | CPT → YUL | 2 airlines | from $2,891 |
| Johannesburg → Montreal | JNB → YUL | 5 airlines | from $2,891 |
| Dubai → Montreal | DXB → YUL | 1 airline | from $3,006 |
Real prices from our live rate engine — for a medium dog (~40 kg chargeable), including documents. Your exact price depends on breed and crate size.
How the move works, step by step
- 1 · Instant quote. Enter your route and pet details online — you see the exact all-inclusive price in seconds, built from live airline rates.
- 2 · Documents & vet work. We prepare the health certificate, import permit and vaccination checks for Canada, and book the vet appointments in the right order.
- 3 · Crate & flight. Your pet travels in an IATA-approved crate sized to their breed, in the pressurised, temperature-controlled hold of a pet-safe airline.
- 4 · Arrival & delivery. Our destination agent clears customs and can deliver your pet to the door — while you follow every step live in the FlyMyPet app.
How much does it cost to move a pet to Canada?
International relocations to Canada typically range from $1,628 on the cheapest live route–$6,000 depending on your origin city, the size of your dog or cat, the airline and optional services like door collection and delivery. Use our instant quote tool for an exact, all-inclusive price.
Frequently asked questions
Is quarantine required to bring a pet to Canada?
No mandatory quarantine applies for compliant pets entering Canada, provided every import requirement is met.
Does Canada require a microchip for imported pets?
A microchip is strongly recommended and is required by most airlines and destination authorities.
What are the pet import requirements for Canada?
Dogs over 8 months must have valid rabies vaccination. Cats have no federal requirements. Commercial imports require additional permits.
How much does it cost to fly a pet to Canada?
Most international pet relocations to Canada range from about $1,500 to $6,000 depending on origin, pet size, airline and add-on services. FlyMyPet gives you an exact instant price online.
