Pet Transport from Canada to El Salvador
Moving a dog or cat from Canada to El Salvador is very doable with the right preparation. Plan on roughly 4-7 weeks; the checklist is clear and the timing is manageable. There is no routine quarantine, provided the paperwork is in order. This route does not …
The Canada to El Salvador 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: Canadian vet
Responsible: Owner or an El Salvador-side agent
Responsible: Owner and CFIA-endorsing vet
Responsible: CFIA veterinarian
Responsible: Owner or agent
Responsible: Owner
What your pet needs to enter El Salvador
Every item must be verified before your pet can board. We track each one against current standards.
What this route typically costs
Critical points
CFIA cannot endorse the export health certificate after the pet has left Canada. Book the endorsing vet appointment with enough margin before departure, not as a last-minute step.
The MAG import authorisation is single-entry and cannot double as an export authorisation for a later return journey, so a round trip needs two separate applications.
Avianca's nonstop Toronto and Montreal services are a genuine advantage on this route, but confirm current cargo acceptance and any seasonal capacity limits directly with the airline before booking.
Approved carriers for this route
Not all airlines accept live animals. We book only with carriers that handle live animal cargo correctly.
El Salvador entry requirements at a glance
Getting the details right
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.
Ask about temperature embargoes for your travel window. Summer and winter cargo restrictions can rule out certain routes and dates entirely.
Microchip before you vaccinate. The microchip must be in place before the rabies shot for the vaccination to count, and getting this order wrong is the most common and costly mistake.