Pet travel from Dubai to CanadaDocuments & vet certificate
Planning pet travel from Dubai to Canada? This page gives the Canada pet import requirements from the UAE for dogs and cats, the steps, and our prices. Our vets in JVC do the fit to fly certificate (the dog and cat travel certificate), the pet passport and the blood tests, and guide you on the MOCCAE pet export certificate. Personal pets only. Our vet checks the latest rules for you.
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Canada pet import requirements from the UAE
The official rules for pets from the UAE are not clear in all points. Here are only the basics that we found on official pages.
- The UAE is on the Canadian (CFIA) list of countries at high risk for dog rabies.
- Commercial dogs (for sale, adoption, fostering or breeding) from the UAE cannot enter Canada. Personal pets have different rules.
- No import permit and no titre test found for a personal pet.
Contact us — our vet checks the latest rules for you.
Send us your travel date and your pet's details. Our vet confirms everything at your first visit.
Pet relocation Dubai to Canada: what Pet Avenue does
- We check your pet's microchip, vaccines and documents against the rules for Canada.
- A vet examines your pet and issues the clinic health certificate (fit to travel) in the correct time window.
- We guide you on the UAE export certificate. You apply for it yourself on the MOCCAE website.
We do the vet part of your pet's move. Your airline or a pet relocation company books the flight or the cargo.
Cost estimate: pet travel documents for Canada
Our clinic items only, in AED incl. VAT, for 1, 2 or 3 pets. Fees of the government, the airline and Canada are not included.
| Clinic item | 1 pet | 2 pets | 3 pets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fit-to-travel examination and health certificate | From AED 278 | From AED 556 | From AED 834 |
| Total (incl. VAT) | From AED 278 | From AED 556 | From AED 834 |
Only if necessary
- Microchip (ISO)If your pet has no ISO microchip.
- AED 157.50 per pet
- Rabies vaccineIf the vaccine is not valid for travel. The annual vaccine package (consultation, rabies and core vaccine) is AED 255.
- Our vet tells you the price
- New pet passportIf your pet has no passport.
- AED 100 per pet
Not included in our prices
- The MOCCAE export certificate fee: AED 100 for up to 2 pets, valid 30 days. You apply and pay on the MOCCAE website. We guide you.
- Airline, cargo and pet relocation costs.
- The import permit and the fees of the destination country.
- Quarantine costs in the destination country, if quarantine applies.
Earliest travel
Our vet confirms the date at your first visit.
The rabies titre test result takes about 2 to 3 weeks. The UAE export certificate from MOCCAE is valid 30 days.
Airline and cargo notes
- Each airline has its own rules: cabin, checked baggage or cargo, the crate size and the breeds that it accepts. Ask your airline before you book.
- In the UAE summer (about May to September), many airlines limit pets in the hold because of the heat. Plan early.
- Check the rules of each transit country too. A transit can change the documents that your pet needs.
Common mistakes
- The MOCCAE export certificate is applied for too late. It is valid 30 days: apply in time for your flight.
- The flight is booked before the permit, the titre result or the waiting time is complete.
Questions: pet travel to Canada
What are the rules for pet travel from Dubai to Canada?
The official rules for pets from the UAE are not clear in all points. Contact us: our vet checks the latest rules for you and confirms everything at your first visit.
Do I need an import permit to take my pet from the UAE to Canada?
No import permit found for a personal pet.
How much do the vet documents for Canada cost at Pet Avenue?
Our clinic items are From AED 278 for 1 pet, incl. VAT. A microchip (AED 157.50), a rabies vaccine or a pet passport (AED 100) are added only if your pet does not have them. Not included: the MOCCAE fee, the airline or cargo cost, the import permit and fees of Canada, and quarantine.
Who applies for the MOCCAE pet export certificate for Canada?
You do. At this time, you apply on the MOCCAE website and pay the government fee: AED 100 for up to 2 pets, valid 30 days. MOCCAE can inspect your pet. We give you the clinic documents and guide you.
Official sources
- CFIA: Bringing pets to Canada(opens in a new tab)
- CFIA: Countries at high risk for dog rabies(opens in a new tab)
- MOCCAE: Animal health certificate for export of live animals(opens in a new tab)
Last checked 27 Oct 2026. Rules can change; our vet confirms everything at your first visit.
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Pet travel to Canada?
Send us your travel date, your pet's type, breed and age. Our vet checks the rules and gives you a plan.