Pet Transport from Canada to Israel
Which Israel rules depend on a pet coming from Canada?
Israel sorts countries into 2 groups, and Canada falls in “all other countries”.
Rabies vaccination at 3 months or older, 30 days to 1 year before arrival; rabies antibody titre of at least 0.5 IU/ml from a WOAH or EU approved laboratory; Israeli model health certificate issued within 10 days. Official source
The rules that apply to every pet entering Israel, whatever the origin, are listed with their official sources in our Israel guide.
What does Canada require before your pet leaves?
- Export health certificate: Most pets leaving Canada need an export certificate from a licensed vet, endorsed by an official CFIA veterinarian (page modified 2025-03-31). Applies to dogs and cats leaving Canada.
Pets: export requirements, checked 1 October 2026 - Export health certificate: CFIA endorsement must be obtained before the animal leaves Canada; it cannot be done afterwards. Applies to dogs and cats leaving Canada.
Pets: export requirements, checked 1 October 2026 - Export health certificate: An appointment is needed for CFIA endorsement; book as early as possible. Applies to dogs and cats leaving Canada.
Pets: export requirements, checked 1 October 2026 - Export health certificate: Where a destination has no negotiated certificate, the generic Canadian International Health Certificate may be used, completed by a Canada-licensed vet and endorsed by an official government vet. Applies to pet dogs and cats to countries without a specific certificate.
Canadian International Health Certificate, checked 1 October 2026 - Other conditions: CFIA charges a service fee for endorsement, worked out by a CFIA officer after booking and paid online by credit card at least 3 days before the appointment. Walk-ins are not accepted. Applies to dogs and cats leaving Canada.
Book an appointment for CFIA pet export certification endorsement, checked 1 October 2026 - Other conditions: The endorsement fee must be paid online at least 3 days ahead and is non-refundable once the appointment is booked (it carries over if rescheduled). Applies to dogs and cats leaving Canada.
Book an appointment for CFIA pet export certification endorsement, checked 1 October 2026 - Other conditions: Walk-in endorsement appointments are not accepted. Applies to dogs and cats leaving Canada.
Book an appointment for CFIA pet export certification endorsement, checked 1 October 2026
Carriers approved for this route
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Sources
Requirements on this page were checked against the authorities below. Rules change, so confirm current conditions with the relevant authority before you travel.