Animal, animal product and by-product imports

Rules for importing live animals, animal products and by-products.

Services and information

Travelling with pets

Requirements for pets returning to Canada, entering permanently, visiting temporarily, or in transit

Terrestrial animals

Policies for live animals, animal products and by-products, semen and embryos, permits, and notices

Aquatic animals

Rules, guidance and permits

Animal pathogens

Permits, fees, disease agents, policies, facility certification, Canadian Biosafety Standards and Guidelines

Veterinary biologics

Permits for import of animal health products

Automated Import Reference System (AIRS)

Find applicable import requirements by commodity classification, origin, destination, or end use

Protected species

Permits and rules for endangered species

Features

My CFIA

Learn more about My CFIA online services.

A blueprint for imports

Learn more about the agency's import programs.