JP
Japan
✈️
CA
Canada
Pet Transport from Japan to Canada
4-10 weeks
Typical preparation
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Quarantine on arrival
Low
Route complexity
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Full door-to-door service
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Which Canada rules depend on a pet coming from Japan?
Canada sorts countries into 3 groups, and Japan falls in “Countries recognized as rabies free”.
Rabies-free origin; cats and dogs can meet the rabies condition by origin and residence instead of vaccination. List under review. Official source
The rules that apply to every pet entering Canada, whatever the origin, are listed with their official sources in our Canada guide.
What does Japan require before your pet leaves?
- Export permit: No separate export permit: apply for export inspection through NACCS (or by email) at least 14 days before the desired inspection date, then book a slot. Applies to dogs and cats leaving Japan.
Export dogs and cats from Japan, checked 1 October 2026 - Export health certificate: Dogs and cats leaving Japan must undergo AQS export quarantine: the exporter applies to AQS in advance and the animal is inspected at the date and hour the AQS officer directs. Applies to dogs and cats leaving Japan.
Import and export quarantine of dogs and cats, checked 1 October 2026 - Export health certificate: Export inspection within 10 days before departure unless the destination sets otherwise; certificate usually issued in 30 to 60 minutes. Applies to dogs and cats leaving Japan.
Export dogs and cats from Japan, checked 1 October 2026 - Other conditions: Export inspection is free; the exporter pays for vaccinations, tests and vet checks the destination requires. Applies to dogs and cats leaving Japan.
FAQ: Taking dogs and cats abroad from Japan, checked 1 October 2026 - Other conditions: Japan itself does not require rabies vaccination for export (the destination may). Applies to dogs and cats leaving Japan.
FAQ: Taking dogs and cats abroad from Japan, checked 1 October 2026 - Other conditions: Pets that may return to Japan should complete microchip, two vaccinations and the antibody test before leaving so re-entry quarantine stays within 12 hours. Applies to dogs and cats leaving Japan and returning.
FAQ: Taking dogs and cats abroad from Japan, checked 1 October 2026 - Other conditions: Counterfeit supporting certificates mean no export certificate and the animal cannot be exported. Applies to dogs and cats leaving Japan.
Export dogs and cats from Japan, checked 1 October 2026
Carriers
Airlines on this route
Japan Airlines (JAL)
Air Canada
Emirates
Lufthansa
Singapore Airlines
British Airways
Cathay Pacific
Air France
KLM
Delta Air Lines
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