Pet Transport Dominican Republic to Canada
4-8
Weeks lead time needed
Start this early minimum
0
Days quarantine on arrival
Medium
Route complexity
3
Airlines on this route
Step by step
The Dominican Republic to Canada import process
01
Confirm microchip is in place
02
Ensure rabies vaccination is current
03
Book DSA-authorised vet examination and export health certificate
04
Obtain DSA notification or export permit
05
DSA endorses the health certificate
06
Book cargo or in-cabin place with airline
07
Travel day: arrive at SDQ with all documents
Costs
What this route typically costs
DSA health certificate preparation fee and official endorsement fee
DSA export permit or notification fee
Airline cargo fees on two segments (SDQ-MIA and MIA-YYZ)
IATA-compliant travel crate if not already owned
Certified English or French translation of rabies certificate if issued in Spanish
Professional pet relocation agent fees if using a specialist
Critical points
Canada requires the rabies certificate to be in English or French. A Spanish-only certificate will need a certified translation before travel.
Confirm live animal carriage is booked and confirmed on every segment of the journey, not just the first leg.
The SDQ-MIA-YYZ routing involves two separate airline segments. Check that cargo transfer procedures at Miami are in place.
DSA endorsement takes several working days. Do not finalise flight bookings before the certificate is endorsed.
Airlines
Approved carriers on this route
| Airline | Notes | Type |
|---|---|---|
| American Airlines / American Airlines Cargo | ||
| Air Canada | ||
| Copa Airlines |
FAQ
Common questions about this route
No. Canada does not require a titre test for personal companion dogs. A current rabies vaccination certificate in English or French is the main requirement for dogs over three months old. This makes the Canada route significantly simpler than a move to the EU or Australia, where titre tests and waiting periods apply.
No quarantine is required for dogs and cats arriving from the Dominican Republic with correct documentation. CFIA inspects pets at the port of entry, but compliant arrivals are not held. If paperwork is missing or incorrect, penalty quarantine can apply.
Toronto Pearson (YYZ) is the most common entry point on the SDQ-MIA routing with American Airlines. Vancouver (YVR) and Montreal (YUL) are also options depending on your final destination. Confirm live animal cargo availability at your chosen arrival airport before booking.
Allow 4 to 8 weeks from starting the paperwork to departure. The main variables are DSA permit processing time and how quickly the health certificate can be prepared, endorsed, and translated if needed.
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