Pet Transport from Canada to Hong Kong
Planning to move your pet from Canada to Hong Kong? Get Your Quote
Pet transport from Canada to Hong Kong is a moderately complex route. The documentation is specific and there are a few stages to work through, but families who plan ahead get their pets there without major issues.
At minimum, your pet needs a microchip (ISO 11784/11785 standard), a current rabies vaccination, a rabies titre test with a waiting period after the result, an approved import permit from the destination authority, and a government-endorsed health certificate issued close to your travel date. Allow 6-10 weeks from starting preparation to travel day.
Mandatory quarantine of 120 days applies for most origins. Approved countries (Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Fiji, Hawaii, Japan, UK, Singapore) may qualify for shorter periods. Use our step-by-step guide below to track what you need to do and when.
Step-by-Step Process
Get your pet microchipped (ISO 11784/11785)
Before any vaccinations. Must be done first.
Responsible: Your veterinarian
Rabies vaccination
At least 21 days before travel (after microchip)
Responsible: Your veterinarian
Rabies titre test (RNATT blood test)
Blood drawn 30+ days after vaccination. 90-day wait after successful result.
Responsible: Your veterinarian + approved laboratory
Apply for import permit from Hong Kong
Lead time: Check with authorities
Responsible: You (or your pet transport agent)
Obtain health certificate / veterinary clearance
Within 10 days of travel (check destination-specific requirements)
Responsible: Official veterinarian
Book IATA-compliant flight and arrange pet cargo/cabin booking
2-4 weeks before travel. Confirm pet space availability.
Responsible: You (or your pet transport agent)
Travel day: arrive early, present all documentation
3-4 hours before departure for cargo pets
Responsible: You + airline cargo desk
Hong Kong Import Requirements
What Hong Kong requires for pets entering the country.
Microchip
Required (ISO 11784/11785). Must be implanted before rabies vaccination
Rabies Vaccination
Required. Minimum age: 12 weeks. Vaccination window is strict: minimum 30 days before arrival, maximum 12 months.
Rabies Titre Test
Required for: Pets from Group 2 and Group 3 countries. Not required for: Pets from Group 1 countries (rabies-free: UK, Australia, Japan, NZ, etc.). Minimum: 0.5 IU/ml
Quarantine
Check requirements
Import Permit
Required. Must be obtained BEFORE travel. Permit specifies conditions and quarantine requirements.
Health Certificate
Required. Official veterinary health certificate. Issued by: Government veterinarian in country of export. Certificate must confirm: vaccination status, microchip number, health status, absence of infectious disease
Exporting from Canada
What you need from Canada before your pet can leave.
Export Permit
No CFIA export permit required for personal pet exports. Some destination countries may require CFIA endorsement of health certificate.
Cost Factors
Costs vary depending on pet size, transport method, and whether you use a transport agent.
- Airline cargo/cabin fees (varies by carrier, pet weight, and crate size)
- IATA-compliant travel crate (purchase or hire)
- Veterinary fees (vaccinations, health certificate, microchip)
- Import permit application fee (Hong Kong)
- Government endorsement/USDA endorsement fee (if applicable)
- Pet transport agent fee (if using a relocation service)
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