For U.S Entry:

This does not apply to U.S. working dogs (K9s) where can be accepted traveling to (Chicago, Detroit, New York, Washington) stations

1. US-Vaccination

• Rabies Proof Certification: U.S.–Issued Rabies Vaccination Certificate
• Entry Form: CDC Dog Import Form
• Microchip & Age: ISO Microchip ≥6 months, appear healthy
• Health & Entry Port: Healthy on Arrival
• ACF Required: No
• Port of Entry: Chicago, Detroit, New York, Washington

2. Foreign Vaccination

• Rabies Proof Certification: Foreign Rabies Vaccination Certificate Microchip form. This form is filled out by the passenger’s veterinarian and endorsed by an official government veterinarian.
• Entry Form: CDC Dog Import Form
• Microchip & Age: ISO Microchip ≥6 months, appear healthy
• Health & Entry Port: Must arrive healthy via CDC-registered airport listed on form
• ACF Required: Yes. If a valid rabies serology titer provided: no quarantine, but reservation in ACF is required. If no valid rabies serology titer: must reserve and undergo 28-day quarantine at ACF. CDC-registered Animal Care Facilities | Importation | CDC

3. All dogs (including service dogs) arriving in the United States by air must:

• The CDC Dog Import Form receipt. CDC Dog Import Form and Instructions
• A Certification US Rabies Vaccination or Microchip form (for non-US vaccinated dogs).
• Dogs must have a microchip that can be detected with a universal scanner to identify them.
• The microchip number must be included on all required forms and supporting documents.
• Dogs must appear healthy upon arrival.
• Dogs must be at least 6 months old at time of entry.

Foreign-vaccinated dogs arriving from high-risk countries by air High-Risk Countries for Dog Rabies | Bringing an Animal into U.S. | Importation | CDC:

• Must arrive at a U.S. port of entry with a CDC-registered animal care facility (ACF) CDC-registered Animal Care Facilities | Importation | CDC.
• The ports are: ATL, IAD, JFK, LAX, MIA, and PHL.
• Must have a reservation at the ACF prior to arrival.

U.S. vaccinated dogs returning to the U.S. by air are Allowed to enter at any U.S. port of entry with one of the following:

1. Certification of U.S.-Issued Rabies Vaccination form with valid rabies vaccination date included on form OR,
2. During the transition period* (which will expire on July 31, 2025): A USDA-endorsed export health certificate that was used to ship the dog from the U.S. to a high-risk country, if that export health certificate:

• Was issued by a USDA-accredited veterinarian before July 31, 2025.
• Documents the dog’s age (at least 6 months), the microchip number, and valid rabies vaccination administered in the U.S. The rabies vaccination must be valid  (not expired) on the date of return, or the form will be invalid.
• The export health certificate must be for the country where the dog’s return itinerary originated OR,
• A USDA-endorsed export health certificate that was used to ship the dog from the U.S. to a rabies-free or low-risk country, if that export health certificate:
• Documents the dog’s age (at least 6 months) and the microchip number.
• Is for the country where the dog’s return itinerary originated.

*For Canada Entry:

Commercial dogs from countries at high-risk for dog rabies (Jordan) will no longer be permitted entry into Canada.

Commercial dogs can include but are not limited to dogs forgiving it to someone else, resale, adoption, fostering, breeding, show or exhibition, research, intended for an animal welfare organization, special "training status" and other purposes.

There are various types of documentation that may be able to demonstrate the appropriate ownership of the dog. It is important that this documentation clearly describes the dog (age, breed, sex, color/ markings, weight, and microchip/tattoo number if applicable), clearly identifies the owner and is dated so as to clearly indicate that ownership was obtained prior to importing the dog into Canada.

Provided that the appropriate information is included, some examples of documentation that may be acceptable (photographs of the pet or self-declarations will not be considered an acceptable proof of ownership), would include:

• Adoption or purchase agreements
• Medical records, vaccination certificates, or other documents issued by a licensed veterinarian
• Microchip placement or registration document

Import permits:

• All currently issued import permits will remain valid until the end of the validity period specified on the permit, except import permits that is issued on or after June 28, 2022 will expire on September 27, 2022, regardless of when the permit is issued and the import conditions contained in the import permit would continue to apply.
• As of September 28, 2022, import permits will no longer be issued.
• Rabies vaccination, at no earlier than 3 months of age is required and there will be a 28 day waiting period after vaccination before the animal is eligible for export.

The rabies vaccination certificate (or European Union pet passport) must:

• be written in English or French
• be issued and signed by a licensed veterinarian
• identify the animal (age, breed, sex, colour/markings, weight, and microchip/tattoo number if applicable)
• state that the animal is vaccinated against rabies
• indicate the date of vaccination
• indicate the trade name and the serial number of the licensed vaccine
• specify the duration of immunity (otherwise, it will be considered valid for 1 year from the date of vaccination)
• have the name and signature of the licensed veterinarian that issued the certificate and the date it was signed
• All information on the certificate must be legible.

If there is a documented medical reason why your pet cat cannot be vaccinated against rabies, such as a previous reaction, the CFIA may consider granting an exemption as long as your pet meets very specific additional requirements. The CFIA will not consider exemption requests if the only provided medical reason is that the animal is older. Therefore, the owner, at their own expense, must:

• Submit a request for an exemption, in writing, to the National Centre for Permissions (opens in new window). The written request must include:
• A completed Application for Permit to Import (opens in new window)
• A signed letter from the animal's veterinarian describing the documented medical reason why the animal cannot be vaccinated against rabies.
• The animal must be identified by either a microchip or a legible tattoo. This means of identification must be recorded on all accompanying documentation, including the veterinarian's letter.

Dogs arriving from high-risk countries without a CDC Dog Import Permit or arriving at an unapproved port of entry will be denied entry. There are no exceptions. If the dog is denied entry to the United States, the airline will be required to return the dog to the country of departure on the next available flight, regardless of carrier or route. Therefore, before acceptance, airline staff should:

• Verify the dog’s country of origin and 6-month travel history prior to boarding.
• A copy of the CDC Dog Import Permit
• A copy of the email granting approval to import a dog prior to boarding the dog.
• No CDC Dog Import Permits are issued upon arrival. Dogs that arrive from high-risk countries without written arrival from CDC will be denied entry and returned to the country of departure at the importer’s expense.
• If the importer does not present both documents at check-in, do not board the dog, and have the importer contact CDC. 

* Additional entry requirements depend on which countries the dog has been in during the past 6 months and where the dog was vaccinated against rabies.

* For Abu Dhabi Entry:

• Pets can be imported to AUH as manifested cargo only through approved ports.
• For noncompliance of import requirements, Pet will be rejected (on its owner expenses) or confiscated.

* For Bahrain:

•  Pets are allowed, as long as they fit the following criteria:
• Import permit issued by the Bahrain Medical Quarantine Department.
• RNAT test.
• The pet is accompanied by the required veterinarian health certificates.
• pet is subject to a medical test by the medical quarantine team at the airport.

PETC (Pet in Cabin) passengers are not permitted to be seated in the first row or bulkhead seats.

• This restriction is due to the absence of under-seat stowage space in these areas, which is required for safely securing the pet carrier during flight, where the cage (or pouch) shall be placed under the owner ’s seat and its dimensions shall not exceed the under-seat stowage limit of 40 cm (L) x 50 cm (W) x 26 cm (H).
•  Passengers traveling with SVAN (Service Animal) or ESAN (Emotional Support Animal) are not subject to this restriction

Pets Checked as Baggage

Pets such as dogs, cats accompanying a passenger on the same flight may be accepted as checked baggage. Pets will be treated as excess baggage and cannot be included in the checked baggage allowance. The following conditions must be met before acceptance on the flight.

• The reservation must be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled flight departure time.
• Approval is required from RJ's Systems & Procedures Section.
• A Maximum of 4 AVIH only, is allowed per aircraft.
• Live Animal Acceptance Checklist shall be signed by the passengers for AVIH acceptance. (click here)

Charges

A pet is not considered part of the passenger's free baggage allowance. It will be charged as normal excess baggage for both the pet's weight and the weight of its cage (kennel).

Перевозка домашних животных (кошек и собак) в пассажирском салоне разрешена только в салонах эконом-класса (Y / C) и подчиняется следующим условиям:

• Перевозка домашних животных (кошек и собак) в пассажирском салоне разрешена только в салонах эконом-класса (Y / C) и подчиняется следующим условиям:

  Вес животного и переноски (или мешочка) не должен превышать 7 кг / 15 фунтов.

  Летное время запрашиваемого рейса не превышает 5 часов.

  Количество домашних животных на каждом рейсе не должно превышать двух: одного в секции FWD, а другого в секции AFT кабины Y / C.

  Размеры переноски (или мешочка) не должны превышать площадь для хранения под сиденьем (L50 X W40 X H 26 см).

  Бронирование должно быть оформлено не позднее, чем за 48 часов до запланированного времени отправления рейса, также требуется разрешение от Секции систем и процедур RJ.

  Домашние животные, зарегистрированные как багаж

  Домашние животные, такие как собаки, кошки и другие мелкие домашние животные, сопровождающие пассажира на том же рейсе, могут быть приняты в качестве зарегистрированного багажа. Домашние животные считаются сверхнормативным багажом и не могут быть включены в норму зарегистрированного багажа. Следующие условия должны быть выполнены до посадки на рейс.

  Бронирование должно быть сделано не позднее, чем за 48 часов до вылета рейса по расписанию.

  Требуется разрешение от Секции систем и процедур RJ.

  Максимум 4 AVIH допускаются на самолет.

*For USA, effective 01st of October 2024:

All dogs (including service dogs) arriving in the United States by air must:

• The CDC Dog Import Form receipt. (CDC Dog Import Form and Instructions)
• A Certification US Rabies Vaccination and Microchip form.
• Dogs must have a microchip that can be detected with a universal scanner to identify them.
• The microchip number must be included on all required forms and supporting documents.
• Dogs must appear healthy upon arrival.
• Dogs must be at least 6 months old at time of entry.
  

Pets Checked as Baggage

Pets such as dogs, cats and other small domestic animals accompanying a passenger on the same flight may be accepted as checked baggage. Pets will be treated as excess baggage and cannot be included in the checked baggage allowance. The following conditions must be met before acceptance on the flight.

• The reservation must be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled flight departure time.
• Approval is required from RJ's Systems & Procedures Section.
• A Maximum of 4 AVIH only, is allowed per aircraft.

Расходы

Домашнее животное НЕ считается частью нормы бесплатного провоза багажа пассажира. Животное будет оплачиваться как обычный сверхнормативный багаж. Оплата будет считаться, исходя для веса животного и веса его клетки (переноски).

Сборы за перевозку домашних животных: 

Oversized and Overweight charges:

Соколы в кабине

Соколы могут перевозиться в кабине в ограниченных случаях, особенно в районе Персидского залива, при условии соблюдения следующих условий:

• Соколов можно перевозить только в классе Эконом (Y / C). 
• Соколы должны быть правильно закрыты. 
• Места, забронированные для соколов, должны быть у окна в AFT зоны Y / C. 

• У владельца птицы должны быть действительные медицинские справки на нее и все другие въездные документы, необходимые для страны въезда или транзита.

• Соколы принимаются на борт, но все риски берет на себя владелец.

• Бронирование должно быть оформлено не позднее, чем за 48 часов до запланированного времени отправления рейса, также требуется разрешение от Секции систем и процедур RJ.

Важное замечание

Расходы

• За одного сокола оплата будет в три раза больше установленных сборов за сверхнормативный багаж.
  
• Более одного сокола на одного владельца потребует бронирования соседнего места. Максимум: два сокола на место. Максимальное количество соколов на тип самолета
• Самолет с узким телом: 10 СОКОЛОВ Широкоформатный самолет: 15 СОКОЛОВ Грызунам запрещена перевозка на всех рейсах RJ.