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Pet Transport from Canada to United Arab Emirates
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Canada's CFIA names certificate HA2839 for dogs and cats going to the UAE, endorsed by a CFIA Official Veterinarian before travel. Air Canada's pet page lists the UAE (DXB) as restricted 'All year' for the baggage compartment, and Emirates says animals to Dubai must travel as cargo.
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What does Canada require for the United Arab Emirates before the flight?
- The CFIA page for the UAE names the required form as the Veterinary Health Certificate for Export of Dogs and Cats to United Arab Emirates (HA2839).
Export of dogs and cats to United Arab Emirates (CFIA), checked 8 October 2026 - The CFIA page says the certificate must be completed by a licensed veterinarian and then endorsed by a CFIA Official Veterinarian prior to travel.
Export of dogs and cats to United Arab Emirates (CFIA), checked 8 October 2026 - The CFIA page says you must obtain an Import Permit from the UAE's Ministry of Climate Change and Environment prior to travelling.
Export of dogs and cats to United Arab Emirates (CFIA), checked 8 October 2026 - The CFIA page says it is strongly advised to review the export certificate against the import permit.
Export of dogs and cats to United Arab Emirates (CFIA), checked 8 October 2026 - The CFIA certificate form for the UAE says it is valid for 10 days from the date of issuance.
Veterinary Health Certificate, export of dogs and cats to United Arab Emirates (HA2839), checked 8 October 2026 - The CFIA certificate for the UAE says the titre test must be completed within 365 days of arrival in the United Arab Emirates.
Veterinary Health Certificate, export of dogs and cats to United Arab Emirates (HA2839), checked 8 October 2026 - CFIA says an appointment is required to get a pet export certificate endorsed by an official CFIA veterinarian.
Pet export appointments (CFIA), checked 8 October 2026 - CFIA says the online payment for the appointment must be completed at least 3 days before it.
Pet export appointments (CFIA), checked 8 October 2026 - CFIA says endorsement of a pet export certificate cannot be done after the animals leave Canada.
Pet export appointments (CFIA), checked 8 October 2026
Which airlines take pets from Canada to the United Arab Emirates?
- Air Canada's pet page says pets are not permitted to travel in the baggage compartment between listed dates and for listed destinations.
We’ve updated our pet travel policy (Air Canada), checked 8 October 2026 - Air Canada's restrictions table lists United Arab Emirates (DXB) with the restriction period 'All year'.
We’ve updated our pet travel policy (Air Canada), checked 8 October 2026 - Emirates' Toronto to Dubai page says it currently operates 7 flights per week between the two cities.
Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Dubai (DXB), checked 8 October 2026 - Emirates says animals on any itinerary ending in Dubai must be transported as cargo.
What are the rules and charges for travelling with animals?, checked 8 October 2026
Where can the rabies blood test be done?
- The CFIA certificate for the UAE carries an attestation that the rabies titre test was done in a laboratory approved by the competent authority.
Veterinary Health Certificate, export of dogs and cats to United Arab Emirates (HA2839), checked 8 October 2026
Which United Arab Emirates rules depend on a pet coming from Canada?
The United Arab Emirates sorts countries into 2 groups, and Canada falls in “High-risk countries”.
Rabies titre test (at least 0.5 IU/ml, approved laboratory, valid 365 days) required; animal at least 15 weeks old. Official source
These rules apply to that group, on top of the rules every pet follows:
- Rabies titre test: The titre result must be at least 0.5 IU/ml; the result may instead be written on the health certificate. Applies to dogs and cats from high-risk countries.
استيراد حيوانات الرفقة ( قطط / كلاب) (Import of pets, cats/dogs), checked 1 October 2026 - Rabies titre test: The titre test certificate is valid for 365 days. Applies to dogs and cats from high-risk countries.
استيراد حيوانات الرفقة ( قطط / كلاب) (Import of pets, cats/dogs), checked 1 October 2026 - Health certificate: Per CFIA guidance for exports from Canada: certificate HA2839 is completed by a licensed vet and endorsed by a CFIA Official Veterinarian (page modified 9 June 2026). Applies to dogs and cats from Canada.
Export of dogs and cats to United Arab Emirates, checked 1 October 2026 - Minimum age: Animals from high-risk countries must be at least 15 weeks old. Applies to dogs and cats from high-risk countries.
استيراد حيوانات الرفقة ( قطط / كلاب) (Import of pets, cats/dogs), checked 1 October 2026
The rules that apply to every pet entering the United Arab Emirates, whatever the origin, are listed with their official sources in our United Arab Emirates 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
FAQ
Common questions
CFIA names the form as the Veterinary Health Certificate for Export of Dogs and Cats to United Arab Emirates (HA2839). It must be completed by a licensed veterinarian and then endorsed by a CFIA Official Veterinarian prior to travel.
CFIA says an appointment is required, and the online payment must be completed at least 3 days before it. Endorsement cannot be done after the animals leave Canada.
The CFIA certificate form for the UAE says it is valid for 10 days from the date of issuance. It also says the titre test must be completed within 365 days of arrival in the United Arab Emirates.
Air Canada's restrictions table, under a sentence saying pets are not permitted in the baggage compartment for listed destinations, lists United Arab Emirates (DXB) with the restriction period 'All year'. Emirates currently operates 7 flights per week between Toronto and Dubai, and says animals on all itineraries ending in Dubai must be transported as cargo.
CFIA says you must obtain an Import Permit from the UAE's Ministry of Climate Change and Environment prior to travelling. It adds that it is strongly advised to review the export certificate against the import permit. MOCCAE says the permit is valid for 90 days only.
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