Pet Transport from Austria to Canada
Moving a dog or cat from Austria to Canada is a straightforward international pet move. Canada does not require quarantine, titre tests, or import permits for personal pets from Austria. The main requirement is a valid rabies vaccination certificate in English …
The Austria to Canada import process
Every step must be completed in sequence. A single missed deadline can add months to your timeline. We own the entire process.
Responsible: Licensed veterinarian in Austria
Responsible: Owner or vet
Responsible: Owner or agent
Responsible: Owner
Responsible: Owner
What your pet needs to enter Canada
Every item must be verified before your pet can board. We track each one against current standards.
What this route typically costs
Critical points
Rabies vaccination certificate must be in English or French. Austrian certificates are typically in German; ask your vet for English notation or obtain a certified translation.
No direct Vienna-Canada service on most carriers. Factor in the connection at Frankfurt.
Approved carriers for this route
Not all airlines accept live animals. We book only with carriers that handle live animal cargo correctly.
What does Canada require for pets arriving from Austria?
Does the certificate from an Austrian vet need to be in English?
How do I route my pet from Vienna to Canada?
No direct Vienna-to-Canada service operates on most carriers. The most practical route is Austrian Airlines from Vienna to Frankfurt, then Lufthansa from Frankfurt to Toronto, Montreal, or Vancouver. As Austrian Airlines and Lufthansa are part of the same group (Lufthansa Group), cargo arrangements via this route are relatively straightforward.
Small pets can travel in the cabin on some legs. Larger pets travel as cargo; reserve space on each leg in advance. Air Canada connects via Star Alliance partnership.