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Bringing a pet to Thailand from Canada
The Thai requirements are the standard ones. What is Canada-specific is who endorses your paperwork, and what you should plan for if you ever return.
Last updated 30 May 2026
This guide was last reviewed in May 2026. Thailand's Department of Livestock Development, airlines and origin-country authorities change their rules without notice. Treat this as orientation, then confirm every current requirement with the DLD, your airline and your origin-country authority before you book or travel.
The Canadian side of the paperwork
Follow the standard steps — microchip, rabies and the other vaccinations, the health certificate and the DLD import permit. In Canada, the export health certificate is completed by your vet and endorsed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Use a vet experienced in export work and book the CFIA endorsement early.
Plan for the return to Canada
Canada is a rabies-controlled country, so Thailand does not require a titer test for entry from Canada. But if there is any chance you will bring your pet back to Canada, check the Canadian import rules in advance — and, as for all destinations, having the rabies titer test done early keeps your options open.
See our guide to To Canada (export) for the full export paperwork.
Official sources
Official sources to verify against: Thai embassy pet import guide (revised January 2025); DLD import application form R1/1 (via the embassy guide or DLD Animal Quarantine stations); Suvarnabhumi AQS import: [email protected].
Frequently asked
Who endorses my pet's paperwork in Canada?
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) endorses the export health certificate completed by your veterinarian. Confirm the current process with the CFIA and your vet.
Does Thailand need a titer test for a pet from Canada?
Generally no, because Canada is a rabies-controlled country. The titer test becomes important for onward moves to countries that require it, so many owners do it pre-emptively.