Step-by-step timeline
D-60
Destination Microchip + rabies vaccination
Not mandatory, ISO recommended
D-14
Departure Apply export health certificate (United Kingdom)
Animal Health Certificate (AHC), new per trip — Valid: 10 days for EU entry; 6 months for intra-EU travel after entry
D-7
Departure Pre-departure clinical examination
Official vet health check within validity window
DEPARTURE DAY
Departure Departure day
Bring all original documents + copies. Confirm crate meets airline requirements.
Departure — United Kingdom
Authority
Official Veterinarian (OV); APHA competent authority
Certificate
Animal Health Certificate (AHC), new per trip
Validity
10 days for EU entry; 6 months for intra-EU travel after entry
Transit
Direct flight — no transit stop.
Destination — Canada
Microchip
Not mandatory, ISO recommended
Rabies vaccine
Dogs ≥3 months need valid rabies certificate
Certificate
Valid rabies certificate required
Airline constraints
No specific airline restrictions recorded for this route. Check with your chosen carrier before booking.
United Kingdom → 
Canada
