Bringing your cat from Switzerland to Canada
Bringing a cat to Canada from a low-risk country is straightforward: a valid rabies vaccination certificate (for cats over 3 months) issued by a licensed vet. No quarantine.
From low-risk countries, Canada mainly requires a valid rabies vaccination certificate for cats over 3 months of age — written in English or French, signed by a licensed vet, and identifying your cat with the vaccine's validity period. No quarantine.
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The 4 steps, in order
1. Implant an ISO-compliant microchip (recommended)
Have an ISO 11784/11785 microchip implanted. Recommended for identification.
2. Rabies vaccination (cat over 3 months)
Vaccinate the cat against rabies. Required for cats older than 3 months. Keep the vaccination valid through to entry.
3. Valid rabies vaccination certificate
Obtain a rabies vaccination certificate written in English or French, signed by a licensed vet, identifying your cat and stating the vaccine's validity period.
4. Travel to Canada
Present the rabies certificate at the border. No quarantine for compliant cats from low-risk countries.
From another country?
Official sources:
Pawscleared provides preparation guidance based on official sources. The binding conditions are those published by the CFIA. Always confirm with official sources.