Pet Transport from Canada to Malaysia

Protocol revised 15 April 2014: same conditions as non-scheduled countries, including at least 7 days' quarantine. Official source

• Quarantine: Non-scheduled countries and Canada: at least 7 days' quarantine on arrival, with possible rabies vaccination in quarantine; may be extended up to six months. Applies to dogs and cats from non-scheduled countries and Canada.
  Regulations for the importation of dogs and cats from the non-scheduled countries into Malaysia (with 13 March 2026 notice), checked 2 October 2026
• Rabies titre test: Not required: for dogs and cats entering Peninsular Malaysia from any origin other than Indonesia. DVS protocols cover every origin (scheduled, non-scheduled, Australia, Canada, Indonesia) and only the Indonesia protocol contains a rabies antibody test. Sabah and Sarawak set their own import rules (Sarawak uses the titre result to set the quarantine period). Applies to dogs and cats imported into Peninsular Malaysia from scheduled, non-scheduled countries, Australia and Canada.
  Regulations for the importation of dogs and cats from the non-scheduled countries into Malaysia (with 13 March 2026 notice), checked 2 October 2026
• Rabies vaccination: Scheduled, non-scheduled and Canada protocols: rabies vaccination with an approved vaccine before export; no minimum interval stated. Applies to dogs and cats from scheduled, non-scheduled countries and Canada.
  Regulations for the importation of dogs and cats from the scheduled countries into Malaysia, checked 2 October 2026
• Banned and restricted breeds: Scheduled, non-scheduled and Canada regulations: banned dog breeds are Akita, American Bulldog, Dogo Argentino, Fila Braziliero, Japanese Tosa, Neapolitan Mastiff and Pit Bull Terrier types. Restricted (written approval from the Director General of MAQIS, obtained before the import permit application): Bull Mastiff, Bull Terrier, Doberman, German Shepherd/Alsatian (including Belgian and East European Shepherd), Perro de Presa Canario, Rottweiler. The Australia (9 Dec 2024) and Indonesia (5 July 2023) protocols carry different lists, recorded in separate entries. Applies to dogs from scheduled countries, non-scheduled countries and Canada.
  Regulations for the importation of dogs and cats from the non-scheduled countries into Malaysia (with 13 March 2026 notice), checked 2 October 2026
• Parasite treatment: Not required: for dogs and cats entering Peninsular Malaysia from scheduled countries, non-scheduled countries or Canada. DVS protocols cover every origin and only the Australia and Indonesia protocols contain a parasite treatment condition. Sabah and Sarawak set their own import rules. Applies to dogs and cats imported into Peninsular Malaysia from scheduled, non-scheduled countries and Canada.
  Regulations for the importation of dogs and cats from the non-scheduled countries into Malaysia (with 13 March 2026 notice), checked 2 October 2026

• 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