{"data":{"code":"NZ","name":"New Zealand","direction":"import","completeness_score":0.72,"last_updated":"2026-08-16T12:01:49.288629+00:00","requirements_page":"https://info.pawgo.fr/countries/nz","summary":{"microchip_required":{"required":true,"status":"found","confidence":0.95,"source_tier":"gov_regulatory","citation_url":"https://www.mpi.govt.nz/dmsdocument/71909","citation_text":"The cat or dog must be permanently and uniquely identified with a microchip.","interpreted_at":"2026-10-22T18:54:20.880545+00:00"},"rabies_required":{"required":true,"status":"found","confidence":0.95,"source_tier":"gov_regulatory","citation_url":"https://www.mpi.govt.nz/dmsdocument/71909","citation_text":"The cat or dog must be vaccinated or revaccinated for rabies by a veterinarian when the animal was at least 12 weeks of age, in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer with a rabies virus vaccine listed in MPI-STD-SAA.","interpreted_at":"2026-10-22T18:54:21.075156+00:00"},"rabies_waiting_days":{"status":"not_found"},"titer_test_required":{"required":true,"status":"found","confidence":0.95,"source_tier":"gov_regulatory","citation_url":"https://www.mpi.govt.nz/dmsdocument/71909","citation_text":"The cat or dog must be subjected to a rabies neutralising antibody titration test (RNATT) listed in MPI- STD-SAA on a sample taken by a veterinarian not less than 3 months and not more than 12 months before the date of shipment, with a result of at least 0.5 IU/mL.","interpreted_at":"2026-10-22T18:54:21.088458+00:00"},"titer_waiting_days":{"status":"not_found"},"health_certificate_required":{"required":true,"status":"found","confidence":0.779,"source_tier":"gov_regulatory","citation_url":"https://www.mpi.govt.nz/bring-send-to-nz/pets-travelling-to-nz/bringing-cats-and-dogs-to-nz/step-by-step-guide-to-bringing-cats-and-dogs-to-nz","citation_text":"Minimum age and pregnancy restrictions Cats and dogs need to meet the minimum age specified on the applicable model veterinary certificate in the IHS and not be more than 42 days pregnant on the date of shipment.","interpreted_at":"2026-08-11T08:25:21.740364+00:00"},"health_certificate_validity_days":{"status":"not_found"},"quarantine_required":{"status":"needs_review","confidence":0.95,"source_tier":"gov_regulatory","citation_url":"https://www.mpi.govt.nz/bring-send-to-nz/pets-travelling-to-nz/bringing-cats-and-dogs-to-nz/step-by-step-guide-to-bringing-cats-and-dogs-to-nz","citation_text":"All cats and dogs except those from Australia are required to have a minimum of 10 days quarantine at an MPI-approved quarantine facility.","interpreted_at":"2026-10-03T15:59:55.984412+00:00"},"quarantine_days":{"value":10,"status":"found","confidence":0.95,"source_tier":"gov_regulatory","citation_url":"https://www.mpi.govt.nz/bring-send-to-nz/pets-travelling-to-nz/bringing-cats-and-dogs-to-nz/step-by-step-guide-to-bringing-cats-and-dogs-to-nz","citation_text":"All cats and dogs except those from Australia are required to have a minimum of 10 days quarantine at an MPI-approved quarantine facility.","interpreted_at":"2026-10-03T15:59:55.988638+00:00"},"import_permit_required":{"required":true,"status":"found","confidence":0.95,"source_tier":"gov_regulatory","citation_url":"https://www.mpi.govt.nz/bring-send-to-nz/pets-travelling-to-nz/fees-and-charges-when-bringing-pets-to-nz","citation_text":"Pets, apart from cats and dogs from Australia, need an import permit","interpreted_at":"2026-10-03T15:59:55.969239+00:00"},"breed_restrictions":{"status":"needs_review","confidence":0.779,"source_tier":"gov_regulatory","citation_url":"https://www.mpi.govt.nz/bring-send-to-nz/pets-travelling-to-nz/bringing-cats-and-dogs-to-nz/step-by-step-guide-to-bringing-cats-and-dogs-to-nz","citation_text":"Cats and dogs: Import Health Standard 2021 [PDF, 300 KB] Cats and dogs: Import health standard 2021 guidance document [PDF, 534 KB] Summary of requirements To successfully import your cat or dog you need to: read the import health standard (IHS), guidance document and checklists for cats and dogs check that your cat or dog is eligible for import into New Zealand – refer to the guidance document ensure your dog isn't a prohibited breed or type note the restrictions around hybrids use a pet transporter (recommended) book an MPI-approved quarantine facility (if required) apply for a permit to import from MPI a minimum of 30 working days in advance of the date you require the permit (all cats and dogs except from Australia) ensure all the import requirements have been met notify an official veterinarian in New Zealand if you're importing: a cat or dog from Australia an assistance dog (from an approved country) that has met MPI's assistance dog eligibility criteria check inspection times for biosecurity clearance for cats and dogs from Australia, and assistance dogs from countries of any category declare any medication your animal is taking.","interpreted_at":"2026-07-31T21:07:07.361232+00:00"}}},"powered_by":"Pawgo","compute_your_trip":"https://www.pawgo.fr","source":"https://info.pawgo.fr"}