Importing Pets to Australia the Guide
Quarantine For Pets in Australia
After a long journey abroad, there’s no better feeling than reuniting with your pet. But you may need to wait a little bit longer. In order to protect Australia’s natural flora and fauna, there is a mandatory quarantine requirement for almost all pets coming into the country. Notably, pets coming from New Zealand and Norfolk Island do not need to quarantine.
Length of Quarantine For Pets in Australia
Pets must undergo a minimum of ten days of quarantine in the Mickleham Quarantine Facility upon arrival in Australia. During this time, they will be monitored for signs of any infectious diseases and receive any necessary veterinary care. The quarantine period may be extended if any health concerns arise during this time.
Ensure Your Pet Is Comfortable In Quarantine
If your dog or cat has dietary restrictions or requires medication, mention these in the “special needs” section of their import permit application. If they require any additional medications, you can arrange for a private veterinarian in Australia to visit the facility. You can email the booking and invoicing team at PEQservices@agriculture.gov.au to make these arrangements for your pet.
Pet Transport Import Services
Relocating to Australia and don’t want your four-legged family member to miss out? Moving back home and want your new furry friend to come too? Already living in Australia and want to bring a pedigree pet or exotic animal into the country? No matter what reason it is you need to import pets into Australia, Dogtainers can help!
What’s the Pet Import Process Like?
With a long set of protocols, rules, and regulations to follow to satisfy the Australian government, the process of importing a pet into Australia can be quite complicated and time consuming. So we’ve created a simplified list to help you get a better idea of what’s required.
- Determine if your pet is allowed in the country. Australia has 13 ‘banned breeds’ that aren’t allowed into the country.
- Determine what country group your pet is in. There are four groups pets can belong to. Each group follows different import rules and regulations.
- Organise travel preparations. Dogs and cats need to receive vet checks and vaccinations on very specific dates, based on where they are flying.
- Organise proper paperwork. Pets need a government-approved import permit and various vaccination certificates to travel.
- Manage travel day. Pets need to be transported to the airport and brought to the appropriate boarding area at specific times based on the airline.
- Manage quarantine stay. Pets from non-Group 1 countries need to be quarantined in Melbourne for ten days. This quarantine needs to be booked in advance.
- Organise the final collection. Pets need to be collected from the Melbourne Quarantine facility and transported to their final address.
If you’d like to know more about any of these points, just keep on reading! We’ve gone into detail so you’re equipped to make an informed decision about your pet’s travel.
Importing Pets to Australia
With a long set of protocols, rules, and regulations to follow to satisfy the Australian government, importing a pet into Australia can be tricky. Overseas countries are broken down into different categories, determining the pre-arrival requirements for pets entering Australia.
Experience Matters – For You And Your Pet
Planning your pet’s transport can be time-intensive and feel quite daunting. That’s why we’re here to help. At Dogtainers, we’re highly experienced with the ins and outs of importing pets to Australia and offer tailor-made pet transport solutions.
We can handle as much or as little of the pet import process as possible, including planning the entire journey with pickup and delivery from your locations of choice. Our ‘door-to-door’ service is available from anywhere in the world!
Already have a preferred pet mover? We can handle the import process and liaise with them to ensure the last stretch of the journey is as smooth as possible.
If you would like to get a quote or contact us to learn more about how we can import your pet or animal into Australia.
FAQs About Pet Quarantine in Australia
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