It is the exporter's responsibility to ensure that the animal meets the importing country requirements.

Pet rabbits imported from Australia to Canada require an import permit, health certificate and quarantine in Canada. The importation of live rabbits for commercial purposes is currently prohibited.

Email

cfia.nisc-csni.acia@canada.ca

Refer to this and the Department’s websites for current information about importing animals (including any suspensions).

Note

Where an importing country issues an import permit, the exporter must ensure the animal meets any requirements in the permit.

As required by the importing country.

Transport requirements

The importing country may have specific transport requirements and you should check this.

Pre and post quarantine requirements

The importing country may have specific quarantine requirements and you should check this.

If your animal is returning to Australia, you should make yourself familiar with the Department’s requirements for importing live animals into Australia. This is important as your animal may have been exposed to diseases that do not occur in Australia.

Based on importing country website and information. Entry last reviewed 24 May 2021.