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Importing or Travelling with Pet Amphibians and Reptiles
This page is part of the Guidance Document Repository (GDR).
These requirements apply to:
Import Restrictions for Turtles and Tortoises
The reason for restrictions on turtles, tortoises and their eggs is that there is the risk of transmitting serious diseases, such as Salmonella.
An import permit is required for turtles and tortoises from all countries. The animals must have been in the owner's personal possession in the country of origin and accompany the owner to Canada.
Please complete an Application for Permit to Import at least 30 days before the date the import and send it to a local CFIA office in the province into which you wish to import the animal(s).
An import permit is required for turtle and tortoise eggs from all countries, but will only be issued to zoos and research laboratories.
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) and other restrictions
It is the importer's responsibility to determine whether the species for importation is subject to the controls imposed by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) and/or other restrictions under the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulations of International and Interprovincial Trade Act (WAPPRIITA), which are administered by the Canadian Wildlife Service. Please contact the Canadian Wildlife Servicefor information.
Environment Canada
Please note that environmental and human health risk analysis may be required under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act if a frog species has not been previously introduced to Canada (known as a new substance).
Fees
Fees are applicable when applying for an import permit, approval of a quarantine facility, and inspection of animals. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Area Import Office will advise you on the fees that apply to your particular situation.
This page is part of the Guidance Document Repository (GDR).
These requirements apply to:
- animals entering Canada permanently
- animals in transit through Canada on their way to a final destination
- animals entering Canada for a temporary visit
- amphibians such as salamanders, frogs, toads, newts
- reptiles such as snakes, crocodiles, caiman, iguanas, turtles, tortoises
Import Restrictions for Turtles and Tortoises
The reason for restrictions on turtles, tortoises and their eggs is that there is the risk of transmitting serious diseases, such as Salmonella.
An import permit is required for turtles and tortoises from all countries. The animals must have been in the owner's personal possession in the country of origin and accompany the owner to Canada.
Please complete an Application for Permit to Import at least 30 days before the date the import and send it to a local CFIA office in the province into which you wish to import the animal(s).
An import permit is required for turtle and tortoise eggs from all countries, but will only be issued to zoos and research laboratories.
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) and other restrictions
It is the importer's responsibility to determine whether the species for importation is subject to the controls imposed by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) and/or other restrictions under the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulations of International and Interprovincial Trade Act (WAPPRIITA), which are administered by the Canadian Wildlife Service. Please contact the Canadian Wildlife Servicefor information.
Environment Canada
Please note that environmental and human health risk analysis may be required under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act if a frog species has not been previously introduced to Canada (known as a new substance).
Fees
Fees are applicable when applying for an import permit, approval of a quarantine facility, and inspection of animals. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Area Import Office will advise you on the fees that apply to your particular situation.