How to Get a Canadian Pet Passport in 2023: A Complete Guide

Traveling is known to be a pretty stressful event, but it is also one of the most exciting parts of your life! All of the organizing and packing and ensuring you have all of your documentation in order is essential but time-consuming. And if you plan on taking your pet with you, that’s even more […] The post How to Get a Canadian Pet Passport in 2023: A Complete Guide appeared first on Pet Keen. Traveling is known to be a pretty stressful event, but it is also one of the most exciting parts of your life! All of the organizing and packing and ensuring you have all of your documentation in order is essential but time-consuming. And if you plan on taking your pet with you, that’s even more organizing and ensuring you have all of the right permits and documents. If you’re traveling from Canada to another country, you’ll want to keep reading to learn what you’ll need to successfully bring your pet with you. The 4 Steps to Obtain a Pet Passport When Traveling Out of Canada First of all, Canada actually doesn’t have a pet passport, but there are a few documents you’ll need for your pet before traveling. The following are the steps you should take to ensure you can bring your pet with you outside of Canada. 1. It Starts With Researching You should start by contacting the embassy of your destination country to inquire what the regulations are for bringing pets into their country. Each country has its own rules, so it’s essential that you make yourself familiar with them before leaving. And bear in mind that you’ll be paying for vaccines, treatments, and testing before entering the country. Some countries may also require an export certificate and import permit. Image Credit: PixelsMD Production, Shutterstock 2. Make an Appointment With Your Veterinarian Many countries will accept the Canadian International Health Certificate,1 which should be printed on legal-sized paper (8.5 x 12”), but letter-sized (8.5 x 11”) is also acceptable. This certificate must be filled out by a licensed veterinarian and then mailed to or dropped off at the closest Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). There it is endorsed by a CFIA vet and will cost you $20. You won’t need this certificate if your destination country provides its own health certificate or requires specific veterinary certificates with the CIFA. 3. Exam and Vaccinations While at the Veterinarian While with the veterinarian to have the Canadian International Health Certificate filled out, you’ll likely have to pay for their time, which will include a physical exam. And if your pet needs to have their vaccines updated, your vet will take care of this at this time. Additionally, if your pet isn’t already microchipped, you should probably have that done as well. It will give you peace of mind if your pet is lost while traveling, but some countries require pets to be microchipped. Image Credit: Ivonne Wierink, Shutterstock 4. Rabies Neutralizing Antibody Titre Test Some countries,