Pet Transport from Canada to Botswana
If you are relocating a pet from Canada to Botswana, the process is manageable once you know the sequence. Set aside roughly 10-14 weeks for this route and keep a close eye on the sequencing. Pets with correct documentation skip quarantine entirely. Use the …
The Canada to Botswana import process
Every step must be completed in sequence. A single missed deadline can add months to your timeline. We own the entire process.
Responsible: Your vet in Canada.
Responsible: You or your agent.
Responsible: You, with DVS confirmation.
Responsible: You or a pet transport agent.
Responsible: CFIA-accredited vet in Canada.
Responsible: DVS.
What your pet needs to enter Botswana
Every item must be verified before your pet can board. We track each one against current standards.
What this route typically costs
Critical points
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is the only approved entry point for a pet import into Botswana. There's no alternative airport or overland option, whatever the rest of the itinerary looks like.
Wolf-dog hybrids cannot enter Botswana under any circumstances. Savannah and Bengal cats are barred unless five generations removed from the wild-species parent. Confirm your pet's breed classification with DVS before booking anything.
The DVS import permit reportedly takes around 3 weeks, noticeably longer than the 3-to-5-working-day figure DVS quotes for its own export permit. Don't assume the two processes move at the same pace; confirm the current import timeline directly with DVS.
Approved carriers for this route
Not all airlines accept live animals. We book only with carriers that handle live animal cargo correctly.
Botswana import rules, explained
Practical tips for this move
Get your pet used to the travel crate weeks in advance. A calm, crate-familiar animal travels far better than one meeting the crate for the first time at the airport.
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.