Government Regulations
All animals may be inspected by government veterinary officials upon landing in any country. Please note that veterinary inspection fees may be charged. Local veterinary health certificates obtained from animal clinics are not sufficient to clear government veterinary inspections. In order to obtain these additional documents, such as government approved health certificates, please contact the consulate or embassy of the country to which you are travelling.
Below is a partial list of countries with restrictions on the entry of animals. For specific restrictions, as well as information on vaccination and documentation requirements when bringing animals into a particular country, always contact the embassy or consulate of your destination country.
| Conditions | |
| Australia | Pets are not accepted for travel in the cabin or in the baggage compartment for travel to and from Australia due to government regulations. Pets can only travel via cargo and all bookings must be made through the Air Canada Cargo office. |
| Barbados | Pets are not accepted for travel in the cabin or baggage compartment on flights to Barbados due to government regulations. Pets are accepted in the cabin and baggage compartment for flights from Barbados. |
| Canada | For animals entering Canada, contact the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. |
| Colombia | Cats are not allowed in the cabin on flights to and from Colombia. Only small dogs are allowed. |
| European Union | For travel to any of the countries in the European Union, a Health certificate information form must be filled out. |
| Hong Kong |
For travel to or through Hong Kong, pets are not accepted in the cabin or in the baggage compartment due to government regulations. Pets can only travel via cargo and all bookings must be made through the Air Canada Cargo office. For travel out of Hong Kong, pets are permitted in the cabin and the baggage compartment. |
| Jamaica |
For travel to Jamaica, pets are not accepted for travel in the cabin or in the baggage compartment due to government regulations. Pets can only travel via cargo and all bookings must be made through Air Canada Cargo office. For travel out of Jamaica, pets are accepted in the baggage compartment. |
| New Zealand | Pets are not accepted for travel in the cabin or in the baggage compartment for travel to and from New Zealand due to government regulations. Pets can only travel via cargo and all bookings must be made through the Air Canada Cargo office. |
| Peru |
Only cats and dogs weighing up to 6 kg (13 lb) and seeing eye/guide dogs are accepted in the cabin. Cats and dogs over 6 kg (13 lb) must travel in the checked baggage compartment or via Air Canada Cargo (AC Live Product). Pets must be accompanied by one of the following: a veterinarian good health certificate, rabies vaccination certificate or other vaccination and deworming certificate (if applicable), issued at the point of origin. Seeing eye/guide dogs must be accompanied by a training certificate and remain muzzled during the entire flight. |
| Trinidad & Tobago | Pets are not accepted into Trinidad and Tobago in the cabin or in the baggage compartment due to quarantine laws. Click here for more information. |
| United Kingdom |
Due to quarantine laws, pets are not accepted in the cabin or the baggage compartment on flights to or via the United Kingdom. On flights originating in the United Kingdom, pets will be accepted for travel only in the baggage compartment. Air Canada was the first North American carrier to participate in the United Kingdom's Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) which permits pet dogs and cats to enter the U.K as cargo without the usual 6 months quarantine as long as certain conditions are met. Customers wishing to travel with a service animal should contact Air Canada Reservations and ask for the Medical Assistance Desk. |
| United States |
Pets are not accepted in the cabin on flights to Hawaii (they are, however, accepted in the cabin on flights from Hawaii). Pets are not accepted in the baggage compartment for travel to and from Hawaii due to government regulations. They may only travel via cargo and all bookings must be made through Air Canada Cargo office. |