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Pet Transport Georgia to Canada: 2026 Guide

4-8 weeks
Typical preparation
None
No quarantine required
Medium
Route complexity
✓ Managed
Full door-to-door service
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Overview
Canada is a workable destination for personal companion dogs and cats from Georgia. The CFIA process is simpler than the US CDC route: no titer test, no arrival facility reservation, no quarantine. Dogs over three months need a valid rabies vaccination certificate in English or French. The NFA in Georgia endorses the health certificate before you travel. Most routing goes via Istanbul, Paris, or Frankfurt to Toronto or Vancouver.
Step by step

The Georgia to Canada process

1
Before vaccination to keep records consistent.
Microchip your dog (ISO 11784/11785)

Responsible: Georgian vet

2
If already vaccinated, confirm the certificate language. If not vaccinated, vaccinate now.
Confirm rabies vaccination is current and certificate is in English or French

Responsible: Georgian vet

3
Within 10 days of travel (confirm with CFIA). Allow time for NFA endorsement.
NFA-endorsed health certificate

Responsible: NFA-authorised vet + NFA

4
4-6 weeks before travel.
Book cargo from TBS to YYZ or YVR via hub

Responsible: Owner or agent

5
Travel day. TBS to Canadian gateway typically 15-20 hours via hub.
Travel day: CBSA inspection at Canadian entry. Present health cert and rabies certificate.

Responsible: Airline + CBSA

Checklist

Canada: entry requirements

RequirementDetail
MicrochipNot federally required for Canada entry, but strongly advised. ISO 11784/11785 compliant chip.
Rabies vaccinationRequired for dogs over 3 months of age. Certificate from a licensed veterinarian, in English or French, confirming current rabies vaccination within the past 3 years. Source: CFIA inspection.canada.ca.
Rabies titre testNot required for personal companion dogs entering Canada.
QuarantineNo quarantine for dogs and cats arriving with correct documentation.
Import permitNot required for personal companion animals.
Health certificateNFA-endorsed health certificate from Georgia.
Leaving Georgia

Export requirements

RequirementDetail
Export permitNo formal export permit required for companion cats and dogs from Georgia.
Health certificateOfficial health certificate from an NFA-authorised vet in Georgia, endorsed by the National Food Agency (NFA). Presented at the Canadian border on arrival.
Costs

What this route typically costs

1NFA health certificate and endorsement: GEL 150-400 (approximately CAD 70-185)
2Cargo TBS to YYZ or YVR via hub: CAD 800-2,200
3IATA crate: CAD 100-350
4Pet transport agent (optional): CAD 300-800
5Total typical range: CAD 1,200-3,400
Critical points

Read before you book

⚠ The commercial dog import ban affects rescue dogs and dogs being transferred commercially. Personal companion dogs accompanying their owner are not affected.
⚠ The rabies vaccination certificate must be in English or French. An Armenian-language certificate will not be accepted without a verified English translation.
⚠ No titer test is required, but the dog must appear healthy on arrival. An unwell dog may be held for veterinary inspection.
⚠ Check provincial rules at your destination. Some Canadian provinces have breed restrictions that apply after federal entry.
Carriers

Airlines on this route

Turkish Airlines via Istanbul
TBS to IST, connecting to YYZ (Toronto) or YVR (Vancouver). Turkish Airlines Cargo handles live animals. Confirm cargo acceptance on the Canadian segment.
Cargo Only
Air France via CDG
TBS via connections to Paris CDG, then Air France Cargo to YYZ or YVR.
Cargo Only
Lufthansa via Frankfurt
Via FRA with Frankfurt Animal Lounge. Connections from FRA to Canadian gateways.
Cargo Only

The paperwork Georgia to Canada actually needs

The documents you need are modest. For a dog: a current rabies vaccination certificate from a licensed vet, in English or French. For both dogs and cats: an NFA-endorsed health certificate from Georgia. That’s the core of it.

The certificate language requirement catches people out. Many Georgian vets issue documentation in Georgian or Russian. For Canada, you need English or French. Either ask your vet to issue the certificate bilingually, or arrange a verified English translation before travel. The vaccination certificate specifically must be in English or French; a Georgian-only cert will not be accepted at the CBSA desk.

Routing from Tbilisi to Canada

All routes from Tbilisi (TBS) to Canada connect via a European or Middle Eastern hub. Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (IST) is the most direct path, with connections to Toronto Pearson (YYZ) and Vancouver (YVR). Air France via CDG and Lufthansa via Frankfurt offer alternatives.

YYZ is the busiest Canadian cargo entry point and handles a large volume of live animal imports. YVR is a good alternative for Western Canada moves, with dedicated live animal facilities. If you are relocating to Montreal or Quebec, YUL is worth considering as an arrival point, though live animal cargo capacity there is smaller than at YYZ.

Confirm with the airline that live animal cargo is accepted on the Canadian leg specifically. Transatlantic and transpacific segments sometimes have restrictions that the European leg does not.

FAQ

Common questions

Nothing. Canada’s pet import rules are set by the CFIA and are independent of Georgia’s EU agreements. The CFIA looks at the health certificate from the Georgian NFA, the rabies vaccination record, and the animal’s health on arrival.
Not for dogs over 3 months old. A valid rabies vaccination certificate is required. Puppies under 3 months face different rules. Contact the CFIA for current guidance on very young puppies.
Yes. The ban on commercial dog imports from high-risk countries covers rescue dogs, dogs for adoption, and dogs being transferred to a third party. Personal companion dogs accompanying their owner on a personal relocation are not affected. If you are adopting a Georgian rescue dog, contact the CFIA before proceeding.
There are no federal breed restrictions in Canada. However, certain provinces and cities have their own breed-specific rules. Ontario, for example, prohibits pitbull-type dogs. Check the rules in your specific destination province before bringing a restricted breed into the country.
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