{"id":3245,"date":"2026-04-12T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petair.jp\/?p=3245"},"modified":"2026-04-04T21:43:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T12:43:43","slug":"japan-to-canada-pet-transport-guide-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/japan-to-canada-pet-transport-guide-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Transporting Pets from Japan to Canada\uff5cCompliance with new regulations in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- \u8a18\u4e8b4: \u65e5\u672c\u304b\u3089\u30ab\u30ca\u30c0\u3078\u306e\u30da\u30c3\u30c8\u8f38\u9001\u30ac\u30a4\u30c9 --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \u5c0e\u5165 --><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.9; color: #333;\">I have been assigned to Canada. I want to take my dog with me, but what do I need to do?\"<br \/>I heard that Canada's pet import rules have recently changed, but I don't have the latest information...\"<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.9; color: #333;\">The procedures for transporting pets to Canada have changed dramatically with the tightening of regulations in September 2024. This article provides a thorough explanation of the procedures for taking dogs and cats from Japan to Canada based on the latest CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) regulations.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \u7d50\u8ad6\u30fb\u8981\u7d04\u30dc\u30c3\u30af\u30b9 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E40AF, #3B82F6); color: #fff; padding: 24px 28px; border-radius: 10px; margin: 32px 0;\">\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: 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href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/japan-to-canada-pet-transport-guide-2024\/#%F0%9F%92%A1_%E7%B5%90%E8%AB%96%EF%BC%9A%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E3%81%8B%E3%82%89%E3%82%AB%E3%83%8A%E3%83%80%E3%81%B8%E3%81%AE%E3%83%9A%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%E8%BC%B8%E9%80%81%E3%81%AF%E6%AF%94%E8%BC%83%E7%9A%84%E3%82%B9%E3%83%A0%E3%83%BC%E3%82%BA\" >\ud83d\udca1 Conclusion: Shipping pets from Japan to Canada is relatively smooth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/japan-to-canada-pet-transport-guide-2024\/#%E5%9F%BA%E7%A4%8E%E7%9F%A5%E8%AD%98%EF%BC%9A2024%E5%B9%B49%E6%9C%88%E3%81%AE%E8%A6%8F%E5%88%B6%E5%A4%89%E6%9B%B4%E3%81%A7%E4%BD%95%E3%81%8C%E5%A4%89%E3%82%8F%E3%81%A3%E3%81%9F%EF%BC%9F\" >Basics: What has changed with the September 2024 regulatory changes?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/japan-to-canada-pet-transport-guide-2024\/#%E2%9A%A0%EF%B8%8F_%E9%87%8D%E8%A6%81%E3%81%AA%E5%A4%89%E6%9B%B4%E7%82%B9\" >\u26a0\ufe0f Important changes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/japan-to-canada-pet-transport-guide-2024\/#%F0%9F%87%A8%F0%9F%87%A6_%E3%82%AB%E3%83%8A%E3%83%80%E5%81%B4%E3%81%AE%E8%A6%81%E4%BB%B6%EF%BC%88%E7%8A%AC%EF%BC%89\" >\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6 Requirements on the Canadian side (dogs)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/japan-to-canada-pet-transport-guide-2024\/#%F0%9F%87%A8%F0%9F%87%A6_%E3%82%AB%E3%83%8A%E3%83%80%E5%81%B4%E3%81%AE%E8%A6%81%E4%BB%B6%EF%BC%88%E7%8C%AB%EF%BC%89\" >\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6 Requirements on the Canadian side (cat.)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/japan-to-canada-pet-transport-guide-2024\/#%E6%89%8B%E7%B6%9A%E3%81%8D%E3%83%BB%E6%BA%96%E5%82%99%E3%81%AE%E6%89%8B%E9%A0%86%EF%BC%88%E7%8A%AC%E3%81%AE%E5%A0%B4%E5%90%88%EF%BC%89\" >Procedures and preparation steps (for dogs)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/japan-to-canada-pet-transport-guide-2024\/#%E8%B2%BB%E7%94%A8%E3%81%AE%E7%9B%AE%E5%AE%89\" >Estimated cost<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/japan-to-canada-pet-transport-guide-2024\/#%E8%88%AA%E7%A9%BA%E4%BC%9A%E7%A4%BE%E3%81%AE%E6%AF%94%E8%BC%83\" >Airline Comparison<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/japan-to-canada-pet-transport-guide-2024\/#%E3%82%88%E3%81%8F%E3%81%82%E3%82%8B%E5%A4%B1%E6%95%97%E3%83%BB%E6%B3%A8%E6%84%8F%E7%82%B9\" >Common mistakes and cautions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/japan-to-canada-pet-transport-guide-2024\/#%E2%9D%8C_CFIA%E8%BC%B8%E5%85%A5%E8%A8%B1%E5%8F%AF%E8%A8%BC%E3%82%92%E5%8F%96%E5%BE%97%E3%81%97%E3%81%A6%E3%81%84%E3%81%AA%E3%81%84\" >\u274c No CFIA import permit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/japan-to-canada-pet-transport-guide-2024\/#%E2%9D%8C_%E6%9B%B8%E9%A1%9E%E3%81%AE%E8%A8%98%E8%BC%89%E3%83%9F%E3%82%B9\" >\u274c Documentation errors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/japan-to-canada-pet-transport-guide-2024\/#%E2%9D%8C_%E5%86%AC%E5%AD%A3%E3%81%AE%E6%A5%B5%E5%AF%92%E5%AF%BE%E7%AD%96%E3%82%92%E5%BF%98%E3%82%8C%E3%82%8B\" >\u274c Forget about extreme cold in winter<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/japan-to-canada-pet-transport-guide-2024\/#%E3%82%AB%E3%83%8A%E3%83%80%E3%81%8B%E3%82%89%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E3%81%AB%E5%B8%B0%E5%9B%BD%E3%81%99%E3%82%8B%E5%A0%B4%E5%90%88%E3%81%AE%E6%B3%A8%E6%84%8F\" >Notes on returning to Japan from Canada<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/japan-to-canada-pet-transport-guide-2024\/#%F0%9F%9A%A8_%E5%B8%B0%E5%9B%BD%E3%81%AE%E6%96%B9%E3%81%8C%E6%89%8B%E7%B6%9A%E3%81%8D%E3%81%8C%E5%8E%B3%E3%81%97%E3%81%84\" >\ud83d\udea8 The procedure for returning home is more rigorous.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/japan-to-canada-pet-transport-guide-2024\/#%E3%82%88%E3%81%8F%E3%81%82%E3%82%8B%E8%B3%AA%E5%95%8F%EF%BC%88FAQ%EF%BC%89\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/japan-to-canada-pet-transport-guide-2024\/#%E3%81%BE%E3%81%A8%E3%82%81\" >summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"color: #fff; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 14px; font-size: 20px; border: none; padding: 0;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%92%A1_%E7%B5%90%E8%AB%96%EF%BC%9A%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E3%81%8B%E3%82%89%E3%82%AB%E3%83%8A%E3%83%80%E3%81%B8%E3%81%AE%E3%83%9A%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%E8%BC%B8%E9%80%81%E3%81%AF%E6%AF%94%E8%BC%83%E7%9A%84%E3%82%B9%E3%83%A0%E3%83%BC%E3%82%BA\"><\/span>\ud83d\udca1 Conclusion: Shipping pets from Japan to Canada is relatively smooth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; opacity: 0.95;\">Because Japan is recognized as a rabies-free country, conditions for entry into Canada are greatly relaxed.<\/p>\n<ol style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 2;\">\n<li><strong>Dogs from rabies-free countries<\/strong>: Microchip + rabies vaccine certificate (in English) is required. CFIA import permit for personal pets is usually not required.<\/li>\n<li><strong>cat<\/strong>: A rabies vaccination certificate is acceptable (import permit is not required).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Accuracy of documents is vital.<\/strong>: Risk of immigration denial if there is a mistake in even one place.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \u57fa\u790e\u77e5\u8b58 --><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"border-left: 5px solid #3B82F6; padding-left: 14px; color: #1e3a5f; margin-top: 40px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%9F%BA%E7%A4%8E%E7%9F%A5%E8%AD%98%EF%BC%9A2024%E5%B9%B49%E6%9C%88%E3%81%AE%E8%A6%8F%E5%88%B6%E5%A4%89%E6%9B%B4%E3%81%A7%E4%BD%95%E3%81%8C%E5%A4%89%E3%82%8F%E3%81%A3%E3%81%9F%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>Basics: What has changed with the September 2024 regulatory changes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div style=\"background: #FEF2F2; border-left: 4px solid #EF4444; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #DC2626; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 16px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9A%A0%EF%B8%8F_%E9%87%8D%E8%A6%81%E3%81%AA%E5%A4%89%E6%9B%B4%E7%82%B9\"><\/span>\u26a0\ufe0f Important changes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<li><strong>Import permit issued by CFIA required to import dogs into Canada.<\/strong>(After September 26, 2024)<\/li>\n<li>Dogs from rabies-free countries (including Japan) are exempt from rabies antibody titer testing.<\/li>\n<li>No import permit is required for cats as before.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #F0F7FF; border: 1px solid #BFDBFE; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #1D4ED8; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 16px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%87%A8%F0%9F%87%A6_%E3%82%AB%E3%83%8A%E3%83%80%E5%81%B4%E3%81%AE%E8%A6%81%E4%BB%B6%EF%BC%88%E7%8A%AC%EF%BC%89\"><\/span>\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6 Requirements on the Canadian side (dogs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<li><strong>microchip<\/strong>ISO 11784\/11785 standard<\/li>\n<li><strong>rabies vaccine<\/strong>Vaccination: at least 12 weeks old, completed at least 28 days prior to travel<\/li>\n<li><strong>CFIA Import Permit<\/strong>: Required for dogs used for commercial purposes, breeding, exhibition, etc. Usually not required for personal pet dogs (check the official CFIA website for the latest requirements) (My CFIA)<\/li>\n<li><strong>certificate of rabies-free country<\/strong>Export quarantine certificate issued by the Japanese animal quarantine station can be substituted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #F0F7FF; border: 1px solid #BFDBFE; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #1D4ED8; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 16px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%87%A8%F0%9F%87%A6_%E3%82%AB%E3%83%8A%E3%83%80%E5%81%B4%E3%81%AE%E8%A6%81%E4%BB%B6%EF%BC%88%E7%8C%AB%EF%BC%89\"><\/span>\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6 Requirements on the Canadian side (cat.)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<li><strong>Certificate of rabies vaccination<\/strong>Vaccination: at least 3 months old and at least 28 days prior to travel<\/li>\n<li>No import permit required<\/li>\n<li>Microchipping is recommended but not mandatory.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \u624b\u7d9a\u304d\u306e\u6d41\u308c --><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"border-left: 5px solid #3B82F6; padding-left: 14px; color: #1e3a5f; margin-top: 40px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%89%8B%E7%B6%9A%E3%81%8D%E3%83%BB%E6%BA%96%E5%82%99%E3%81%AE%E6%89%8B%E9%A0%86%EF%BC%88%E7%8A%AC%E3%81%AE%E5%A0%B4%E5%90%88%EF%BC%89\"><\/span>Procedures and preparation steps (for dogs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div style=\"background: #F0F7FF; border: 1px solid #BFDBFE; border-radius: 8px; padding: 24px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<ol style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 2.2;\">\n<li><strong>3 months prior to the date of the visit\u3011Microchip installation<\/strong>: ISO-standard microchips are installed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Up to 28 days prior to travel] Rabies vaccination<\/strong>Vaccination: at least 12 weeks of age. Keep the vaccination certificate.<\/li>\n<li style=\"background: #DBEAFE; padding: 8px; border-radius: 4px; margin: 4px 0;\"><strong>Before traveling] Apply for a CFIA Import Permit \u2190 Most important<\/strong>Apply online through the My CFIA portal. Apply early as it may take several weeks to process.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Up to 7 days prior to departure] Application for export inspection<\/strong>Submit an \"Application for Export Inspection\" to the animal quarantine office in Japan.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Before Departure] Export Quarantine<\/strong>The animal is inspected at the Animal Quarantine Station and receives an \"Export Quarantine Certificate\".<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check-in on the day of departure<\/strong>Submit a complete set of documents at the airline counter.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Arrival in Canada] Declaration at CBSA (Customs)<\/strong>Declare the entry of your pet. Present your documents.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \u8cbb\u7528 --><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"border-left: 5px solid #3B82F6; padding-left: 14px; color: #1e3a5f; margin-top: 40px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E8%B2%BB%E7%94%A8%E3%81%AE%E7%9B%AE%E5%AE%89\"><\/span>Estimated cost<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<div class=\"s_table\"><table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: #1E40AF; color: #fff;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">(data) item<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Cost Estimate<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">remarks<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Microchipping<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">5,000-10,000 yen<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Depends on the veterinary hospital.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #F9FAFB;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">rabies vaccination<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">5,000-8,000 yen<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">per session<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Health Certificate\/Certificate<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">5,000-20,000 yen<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #F9FAFB;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">IATA Standard Crate<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">10,000-50,000 yen<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Depends on size<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Airfare (pet)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">50,000 - 300,000 yen<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Depends on airline and route<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #F0F7FF; font-weight: bold;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Total (self-arranged)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Approx. 100,000-400,000 yen<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">(this) is as a guide only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #1E40AF; color: #fff; font-weight: bold;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">freight forwarding service<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\" colspan=\"2\">+ \u00a5200,000 to \u00a5500,000 (PetAir, etc.)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \u822a\u7a7a\u4f1a\u793e\u6bd4\u8f03 --><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"border-left: 5px solid #3B82F6; padding-left: 14px; color: #1e3a5f; margin-top: 40px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E8%88%AA%E7%A9%BA%E4%BC%9A%E7%A4%BE%E3%81%AE%E6%AF%94%E8%BC%83\"><\/span>Airline Comparison<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<div class=\"s_table\"><table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: #1E40AF; color: #fff;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">airline company<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">(of luggage, etc.) able to be taken into the cabin of the aircraft<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Checked baggage (cargo compartment)<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">remarks<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\">Air Canada<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #059669; font-weight: bold;\">Small dogs and cats are allowed (carry-on)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Cargo transport available<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Carry-on is soft carrier, total weight 10 kg or less. Only carry-on is recommended for short-haul.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #F9FAFB;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\">JAL<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #DC2626;\">not allowed<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Checked as checked baggage<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">French Bulldogs and Bulldogs are no longer kept year-round.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\">ANA<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #DC2626;\">not allowed<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Cargo Transportation with ANA Cargo<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Thirteen short-breed breeds are suspended from year-round consignment on international flights.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; background: #FFEDD5; border-radius: 4px; padding: 10px 14px; font-size: 14px;\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Point:<\/strong>Air Canada is one of the few airlines that allows small dogs and cats in the cabin. This is a particularly strong option for owners of short-breed dogs.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \u3088\u304f\u3042\u308b\u5931\u6557 --><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"border-left: 5px solid #EF4444; padding-left: 14px; color: #991B1B; margin-top: 40px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%82%88%E3%81%8F%E3%81%82%E3%82%8B%E5%A4%B1%E6%95%97%E3%83%BB%E6%B3%A8%E6%84%8F%E7%82%B9\"><\/span>Common mistakes and cautions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div style=\"background: #FEF2F2; border-left: 4px solid #EF4444; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #DC2626; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 16px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9D%8C_CFIA%E8%BC%B8%E5%85%A5%E8%A8%B1%E5%8F%AF%E8%A8%BC%E3%82%92%E5%8F%96%E5%BE%97%E3%81%97%E3%81%A6%E3%81%84%E3%81%AA%E3%81%84\"><\/span>\u274c No CFIA import permit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.9;\">After September 2024, an import permit issued by the CFIA is required for the importation of dogs into Canada.<strong>Without it, you cannot enter Canada.<\/strong>Since it takes time to process, early application is required.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #FFF7ED; border-left: 4px solid #F97316; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #C2410C; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 16px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9D%8C_%E6%9B%B8%E9%A1%9E%E3%81%AE%E8%A8%98%E8%BC%89%E3%83%9F%E3%82%B9\"><\/span>\u274c Documentation errors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.9;\">A mistake in transcribing the microchip number, a misstatement of the vaccination date, or a misspelling of the owner's name. Such a simple mistake can lead to a denial of entry.<strong>Never fail to double check all documents.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #FFF7ED; border-left: 4px solid #F97316; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #C2410C; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 16px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9D%8C_%E5%86%AC%E5%AD%A3%E3%81%AE%E6%A5%B5%E5%AF%92%E5%AF%BE%E7%AD%96%E3%82%92%E5%BF%98%E3%82%8C%E3%82%8B\"><\/span>\u274c Forget about extreme cold in winter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.9;\">It is not uncommon for Canadian winters to fall below -20\u00b0C (-4\u00b0F). The cargo hold is air-conditioned, but while on the ground, the temperature is affected by outside temperatures.<strong>Avoid transportation during extremely cold weather or take all possible measures to protect against cold.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \u5e30\u56fd\u6642\u306e\u6ce8\u610f --><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"border-left: 5px solid #3B82F6; padding-left: 14px; color: #1e3a5f; margin-top: 40px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%82%AB%E3%83%8A%E3%83%80%E3%81%8B%E3%82%89%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E3%81%AB%E5%B8%B0%E5%9B%BD%E3%81%99%E3%82%8B%E5%A0%B4%E5%90%88%E3%81%AE%E6%B3%A8%E6%84%8F\"><\/span>Notes on returning to Japan from Canada<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div style=\"background: #FEF2F2; border-left: 4px solid #EF4444; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #DC2626; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 16px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%9A%A8_%E5%B8%B0%E5%9B%BD%E3%81%AE%E6%96%B9%E3%81%8C%E6%89%8B%E7%B6%9A%E3%81%8D%E3%81%8C%E5%8E%B3%E3%81%97%E3%81%84\"><\/span>\ud83d\udea8 The procedure for returning home is more rigorous.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; line-height: 1.9;\">Canada is a rabies outbreak country. Therefore, if you wish to bring your pet back to Japan from Canada, all of the following conditions must be met.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<li>Microchipping<\/li>\n<li>At least 2 doses of rabies vaccine<\/li>\n<li>Rabies antibody titer test (0.5 IU\/ml or higher at designated laboratory)<\/li>\n<li><strong>180-day waiting period from the date of blood collection for antibody testing<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Pre-export inspection (by Canadian government veterinarian)<\/li>\n<li>Advance notification to the Japanese animal quarantine office (up to 40 days prior to arrival)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0 0 0; background: #FEE2E2; border-radius: 4px; padding: 8px 12px; font-size: 14px;\"><strong>There are a great many cases of people trying to return to their home countries unaware of the 180-day waiting period and getting stranded at the airport.<\/strong>At the time you travel to Canada, you should also begin preparing to return home.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- FAQ --><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"border-left: 5px solid #3B82F6; padding-left: 14px; color: #1e3a5f; margin-top: 40px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%82%88%E3%81%8F%E3%81%82%E3%82%8B%E8%B3%AA%E5%95%8F%EF%BC%88FAQ%EF%BC%89\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div style=\"background: #F9FAFB; border: 1px solid #E5E7EB; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px; margin: 16px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #1e3a5f;\">Q1: If I bring my dog from Japan to Canada, do I need a rabies antibody test?<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #4B5563; line-height: 1.8;\">No. Japan is exempted from rabies antibody titer testing upon entry into Canada. Japan is exempted from rabies antibody titer testing upon entry into Canada because Japan is recognized as a rabies-free country. However, microchipping and rabies vaccination are required.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #F9FAFB; border: 1px solid #E5E7EB; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px; margin: 16px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #1e3a5f;\">Q2: How long does it take to apply for a CFIA import permit?<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #4B5563; line-height: 1.8;\">Usually it takes a few weeks, but it may take longer depending on the congestion. We recommend that you begin the application process at least two months prior to your departure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #F9FAFB; border: 1px solid #E5E7EB; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px; margin: 16px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #1e3a5f;\">Q3: Do cats also need a CFIA import permit?<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #4B5563; line-height: 1.8;\">No, a CFIA import permit is not required for cats. A CFIA import permit is not required for cats. A rabies vaccination certificate is required to enter the country.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #F9FAFB; border: 1px solid #E5E7EB; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px; margin: 16px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #1e3a5f;\">Q4: Is there a quarantine upon arrival in Canada?<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #4B5563; line-height: 1.8;\">If all documents are in order, you can usually enter the country without quarantine. However, additional inspection may be required at the discretion of CBSA.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #F9FAFB; border: 1px solid #E5E7EB; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px; margin: 16px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #1e3a5f;\">Q5: What is the procedure for returning to Japan from Canada?<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #4B5563; line-height: 1.8;\">Canada is a rabies outbreak country, so procedures are more stringent upon return. A microchip, at least two rabies vaccines, an antibody titer test, and a 180-day waiting period are required. Please start preparing for your return home at the time of your trip to Canada.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #F9FAFB; border: 1px solid #E5E7EB; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px; margin: 16px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #1e3a5f;\">Q6: Can I bring my short-breed dog to Canada?<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #4B5563; line-height: 1.8;\">It depends on the airline. Air Canada is the safest option for short-headed dogs, as they allow small dogs in the cabin; JAL and ANA have restrictions on short-headed dogs in checked baggage, so you will need to check in advance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \u307e\u3068\u3081\u30fbCTA --><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"border-left: 5px solid #3B82F6; padding-left: 14px; color: #1e3a5f; margin-top: 40px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%81%BE%E3%81%A8%E3%82%81\"><\/span>summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.9; color: #333;\">Transporting pets from Japan to Canada is relatively simple for personal pets, as Japan is recognized by Canada as a rabies-free country (rabies vaccine certificate is the primary document). However, regulations change from time to time, so please check the official CFIA website for the latest requirements before departure.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.9; color: #333;\"><strong>The key is \"early preparation\" and \"accuracy of documents.<\/strong>And don't forget about the procedures upon your return. It is also wise to seek professional help instead of going it alone.<\/p>\n<p><!-- CTA\u30dc\u30c3\u30af\u30b9 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #059669, #10B981); color: #fff; padding: 28px 24px; border-radius: 12px; margin: 32px 0; text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">Pet transportation to Canada, start with a free consultation<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 20px 0; opacity: 0.95;\">PetAir provides support for the transportation of dogs and cats to Canada in accordance with the latest regulations.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/contact\/\" style=\"display: inline-block; background: #fff; color: #059669; font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; padding: 14px 36px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none;\">Click here for a free consultation and estimate \u2192.<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \u514d\u8cac\u4e8b\u9805 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #F9FAFB; border: 1px solid #E5E7EB; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 28px 0; font-size: 13px; color: #6B7280;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\">PetAir is a procedure preparation support service and does not guarantee obtaining import\/export permits, flight confirmation, or the health of your pet. Veterinary procedures, vaccinations, airport delivery, and health care are the responsibility of the pet owner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \u51fa\u5178 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #9CA3AF; margin-top: 20px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"><strong>Reference Information and Sources<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.8;\">\n<li>CFIA (Importing or travelling with a personal pet):. <a href=\"https:\/\/inspection.canada.ca\/en\/importing-food-plants-animals\/pets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/inspection.canada.ca\/en\/importing-food-plants-animals\/pets<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Animal Quarantine Service, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (To export dogs and cats):. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maff.go.jp\/aqs\/animal\/aq12-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.maff.go.jp\/aqs\/animal\/aq12-1.html<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Air Canada (travel with pets):. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aircanada.com\/jp\/ja\/aco\/home\/plan\/special-assistance\/travelling-with-pets.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.aircanada.com\/jp\/ja\/aco\/home\/plan\/special-assistance\/travelling-with-pets.html<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Embassy of Japan in Canada:. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ca.emb-japan.go.jp\/itprtop_ja\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.ca.emb-japan.go.jp\/itprtop_ja\/index.html<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\u300c\u30ab\u30ca\u30c0\u8d74\u4efb\u304c\u6c7a\u307e\u3063\u305f\u3002\u611b\u72ac\u3082\u4e00\u7dd2\u306b\u9023\u308c\u3066\u884c\u304d\u305f\u3044\u3051\u3069\u3001\u624b\u7d9a\u304d\u306f\u3069\u3046\u3059\u308c\u3070\u3044\u3044\u306e\uff1f\u300d\u300c\u30ab\u30ca\u30c0\u306e\u30da\u30c3\u30c8\u8f38\u5165\u30eb\u30fc\u30eb\u304c\u6700\u8fd1\u5909\u308f\u3063\u305f\u3063\u3066\u805e\u3044\u305f\u3051\u3069\u3001\u6700\u65b0\u60c5\u5831\u304c\u5206\u304b\u3089\u306a\u3044\u2026\u300d \u30ab\u30ca\u30c0\u3078\u306e\u30da\u30c3\u30c8\u8f38\u9001\u306f\u30012024\u5e749\u6708\u306e\u898f\u5236\u5f37\u5316\u3067\u624b\u7d9a [&hellip;]","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[27,53,103],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3245","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-transportation-procedures","category-53","category-103"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3245","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3245"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3245\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3245"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3245"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3245"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}