Flying with a Dog from Canada to New Zealand — Requirements

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Vaccinations

Rabies Vaccination
Current rabies vaccination required. Must be administered after microchipping.
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Documents

Import Permit
MPI import permit required. Apply at least 30 days before arrival.
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180-Day Wait After Titre Test
Dog must wait 180 days from the date the blood sample was taken before travelling to New Zealand.
After 180 days blood_sample Official source
Health Certificate
Official government-endorsed health certificate issued within 5 days before departure.
Before 5 days departure Official source

Tests

Rabies Titre Test (FAVN or RFFIT)
Blood sample for FAVN or RFFIT titre test must be taken at least 30 days after the last rabies vaccination. Result must be ≥0.5 IU/mL. Test result is valid for up to 18 months from the blood sample date.
After 30 days last_vaccination Valid for 548 days Official source

Microchip

Microchip
Dog must be microchipped to ISO 11784/11785 standard before vaccination.
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Quarantine

10-Day Managed Isolation
Dog must complete 10 days of managed isolation at an MPI-approved facility on arrival. Costs are at the owner's expense.
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Other Requirements

Flea and Tick Treatment
Approved external parasite treatment applied within 14 days before departure.
Before 14 days departure Official source
Internal Parasite Treatment
Treatment for roundworm and tapeworm administered before departure.
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