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Armenia
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Canada
Pet Transport Armenia to Canada: 2026 Guide
4-8 weeks
Typical preparation
None
Quarantine on arrival
Medium
Route complexity
✓ Managed
Full door-to-door service
In short:
Preparing to move a pet from Armenia to Canada
typically takes around 4-8 weeks.
There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets.
A rabies titre test is not required.
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Overview
Relocating a pet from Armenia to Canada follows a clear path once you understand what Canada asks for. Allow around 4-8 weeks and follow the steps in order to stay on track. Compliant pets are not held in quarantine on arrival.
No rabies titre test is required. Follow the sequence below and keep a buffer for anything that slips.
Step by step
The Armenia to Canada process
1
First step. Chip before the rabies vaccination to keep records consistent.
Microchip (ISO 11784/11785) - recommended before vaccination
Responsible: Armenian vet
2
After chipping. Confirm the vaccination certificate will be in English or French.
Rabies vaccination (if dog is over 3 months old and not already vaccinated)
Responsible: Armenian vet
3
Typically within 10 days of travel. Check specific timing with CFIA guidance.
SSFS-endorsed health certificate
Responsible: SSFS-authorised vet + SSFS
4
4-6 weeks before travel. Confirm the airline accepts live animals on both legs.
Book cargo from EVN to Canadian gateway airport
Responsible: Owner or agent
5
Travel day. EVN to Toronto or Vancouver typically 14-20 hours via hub.
Travel day: present health certificate and vaccination record at CBSA inspection on arrival in Canada
Responsible: Airline cargo + CBSA
Checklist
Canada: entry requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Microchip | Not federally mandated for import, but strongly recommended and increasingly expected. ISO 11784/11785 standard chip. |
| Rabies vaccination | Required for dogs over 3 months of age. Certificate must be issued by a licensed veterinarian, written in English or French, and confirm the vaccination is current within the past 3 years. Source: CFIA inspection.canada.ca/en/importing-food-plants-animals/pets. |
| Rabies titre test | Not required for personal companion dogs imported into Canada. No titer test mandated for the personal pet route. |
| Quarantine | No quarantine for companion dogs or cats arriving in Canada with correct documentation. |
| Import permit | Not required for personal companion animals. |
| Health certificate | SSFS-endorsed health certificate from Armenia. CBSA (Canada Border Services Agency) officers inspect on arrival. |
Leaving Armenia
Export requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Export permit | No formal export permit required for companion animals from Armenia. |
| Health certificate | Official export health certificate from an SSFS-authorised vet in Armenia, endorsed by the State Service for Food Safety (SSFS). Must accompany the animal on the flight and be presented at the Canadian border. |
Costs
What this route typically costs
| 1 | SSFS health certificate and endorsement: AMD 15,000-40,000 (approximately CAD 50-130) |
| 2 | Cargo EVN to YYZ or YVR via hub: CAD 800-2,200 depending on crate size and routing |
| 3 | IATA crate: CAD 100-350 |
| 4 | Pet transport agent (optional but helpful): CAD 400-900 |
| 5 | Total typical range: CAD 1,300-3,500 over 4-8 weeks preparation |
Critical points
Read before you book
⚠ The CFIA commercial dog import ban applies to rescue dogs, dogs sold or transferred for breeding or competition. Personal companion dogs owned by the traveller and travelling with them are not affected.
⚠ Rabies vaccination certificate must be in English or French. If your Armenian vet issues it in Armenian only, get an endorsed translation before travel.
⚠ While no titer test is required for the personal pet route, Canada does require the dog to appear healthy on arrival. A dog showing signs of illness may be detained.
⚠ Canada has no breed-specific restrictions at the federal level, but some provinces and municipalities ban certain breeds. Check the rules in your specific destination province.
Carriers
Airlines on this route
Turkish Airlines via Istanbul
Yerevan (EVN) to IST, then connections to Toronto Pearson (YYZ), Vancouver (YVR), or Montreal (YUL). Turkish Airlines Cargo accepts live animals; confirm on the Canadian leg before booking.
Air France via CDG
Via Paris CDG. Air France Cargo connects to YYZ and YVR from CDG. CDG is a hub for trans-Atlantic pet cargo.
Lufthansa via Frankfurt
Via Frankfurt FRA. Connections to YYZ and YVR available. Frankfurt Animal Lounge provides live animal care during transit.
How Canada handles incoming pets
Canada keeps its requirements reasonable, though a few steps have fixed timing. Map those out first and the rest falls into place.
What experienced owners do
Confirm live animal acceptance on every flight segment before booking. Not all aircraft or connections take pets, and cargo terms can differ leg to leg.
Keep every original document together and take copies. Border officials want originals, and a missing signature or date can hold up clearance.
Work backwards from your travel date and add a buffer. Fixed waiting periods mean a single slipped appointment can push the whole move back by weeks.
Check the airline’s crate size and labelling rules early. An undersized or wrongly labelled crate is a frequent reason pets are refused at check-in.
FAQ
Common questions
No. A serology titer test is not required for personal companion dogs entering Canada. The CFIA requires a valid rabies vaccination certificate for dogs over 3 months of age, issued by a licensed vet in English or French. Source: CFIA inspection.canada.ca.
Only if you are importing a rescue dog, a dog for sale, or a breeding dog. The ban applies to commercial movements. Personal companion dogs owned by the traveller and accompanying them on relocation are not affected. If there is any doubt about your case, contact the CFIA directly before travel.
No federal requirements apply to cats entering Canada. There is no rabies vaccination certificate requirement for cats. A health certificate is good practice, but not mandatory at the federal level. Check whether your province has any local requirements after arrival.
CBSA officers carry out a visual check on arrival. A dog showing obvious signs of illness, injury, or distress may be referred for veterinary inspection, which can delay your clearance. A healthy dog with complete documentation typically clears in a few minutes.
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