Pets and live animals
Plane Customs| Item | Verdict | Limit | Condition | Declaration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cats and dogs | Declare | No stated quantity | — | Required |
| Dangerous dog breeds | Prohibited | No stated quantity | — | Required — surrender |
| Pets carried in the cabin | Declare | No stated quantity | — | Required |
| Aquarium fish | Declare | No stated quantity | — | Required |
| Dogs (CDC 2024 import rule) | Declare | No stated quantity | — | Required |
Official sources
Last verified 2026-09-19
- What visitors can bring into Canada Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) · Apr 2, 2025
- Dog Owners' Liability Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. D.16 Government of Ontario
- Travelling with animals Canada Border Services Agency · Jun 27, 2024
- Importing aquatic animals for travellers or personal use Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) · May 23, 2022
- Importing terrestrial animals to Canada Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) · May 21, 2026