![]() ![]() ![]() It is important to note that the process to negotiate an export certificate with another country can take several months. Otherwise, the requirements will need to be submitted to the CFIA animal health office in your area for review to determine if a certificate can be negotiated. If the destination country does not have a prescribed format for the export certificate and their import requirements can be met, the Canadian International Health Certificate can be used. If you are travelling to a country for which there is currently no negotiated export certificate and the country does not provide one, you must contact the appropriate veterinary authorities or embassy of the destination country to obtain a copy of the current import requirements. If you have any concerns, please contact the CFIA animal health office in your area for assistance. It is strongly recommended that prior to starting the export process you obtain a current copy of the import requirements from the appropriate veterinary authorities or embassy of the destination country and review them against the export certificate to ensure that all requirements are addressed. It is important to note that countries may change their requirements without prior notification to the CFIA. In order to avoid delays or mistakes with certification, which could result in the animal being ineligible to travel, it is important to review the requirements and export certificate well in advance and plan out any required tests, vaccinations or treatments with your veterinarian. This is determined by the requirements of other countries and is outside of the control of the CFIA. In some cases, the certificates will be in English and/or another language without a corresponding French version. Information on pets travelling to certain countries, including export certificates, is outlined below. ![]() All official documents must be completed accurately. Some countries may also require owners to obtain an import permit in addition to an export certificate. As a pet owner, you must plan ahead to ensure you have enough time to meet any testing, vaccination or treatment requirements and obtain the necessary certifications. The requirements for pets travelling to another country are very specific and different for each country. It is mandatory to obtain CFIA endorsement of an export certificate before the animal(s) leave Canada as the CFIA cannot endorse or issue a certificate if the animal(s) is/are no longer in Canada. Most pets travelling from Canada to another country will need an export certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian and endorsed by an official Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) veterinarian. ![]()
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