Fiji works in steps, and the import permit is step one, not step nine. The veterinary health certificate is the last document you collect, not the first, because it has to be completed inside a narrow window before export. Pixel makes friends with every customs officer, but biosecurity officers read dates. Get the permit issued, then schedule the final examination against your actual departure date.
Bringing a pet to Fiji requires three documents in the right order: a microchip, a rabies vaccine within the destination's wait window, and a government-endorsed health certificate. The table below lays out exactly what's required, what's not, and where each rule comes from.
How Fiji handles your pet Cats and dogs below 4 months of age are prohibited and so are females more than 21 days pregnant at the time of being exported to Fiji.
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Cabin policy Banned destinations ✗ YesCats and dogs below 4 months of age are prohibited and so are females more than 21 days pregnant at the time of being exported to Fiji. verified 2026-07-15 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ Yesst have with them the following documents: Original import permit issued by BAF Health certificate from the home country Copies of veterinary certificates from the animal’s home country completed by a registered… verified 2026-07-15 Microchip · Required ✓ YesStep 2: Verify existing microchip or implant a new microchip Timeframe: A microchip must be present before you can start blood sampling for any pre export testing Dogs must be identified by a microchip that can be read… verified 2026-07-20 Microchip · Tattoo accepted ✓ YesAll animals must be identified by a microchip that can be read by an AVID, TROVAN, DESTRON or other ISO – Compatible reader. Where microchip is not available a clear, legible ear – tattoo identification or… verified 2026-07-20 Quarantine · Type approved_facility all animals brought into Fiji need to undergo a mandatory quarantine period at BAF’s PEQ Station in Koronivia, Nausori. verified 2026-07-15 Quarantine · Required ✓ YesAnimals booked into the BAF Post Entry Quarantine Facility must enter Fiji via Nadi or Nausori International Airport. verified 2026-07-20 Quarantine · Duration 150 days Collection of sample for RNATT Minimum quarantine period 150 days or more prior to arrival in Fiji …… 30 days 135 days prior to arrival in Fiji …… 45 days 120 days prior to arrival i e airline you choose. verified 2026-07-20 Quarantine · Pre-approval required ✓ YesBooking for accommodation at the PEQ station should be done at least 1 month before the animal is to arrive. verified 2026-07-15 Quarantine · Reduced duration 30 days This means that if the owner of the animal wants the animal to be quarantined in Fiji for the minimum amount of time of 30 days then blood for the RNATT test must be taken at least 150 days prior to the export i.e. verified 2026-07-20 Quarantine · Approved facility required ✓ YesYour airline or a pet transport agent can assist you in meeting these flight requirements. Animal arrivals All cats and dogs that require post entry quarantine must arrive on an international flight into… verified 2026-07-20 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Required ✓ YesThe date that the blood is drawn for the RNATT will determine the amount of time your pet must stay Fluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralization (FAVN) test and the test must be done at The date that the blood is drawn for… verified 2026-07-20 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Minimum level iu ml 0.5 The minimum antibody titer should be 0.5 IU/ml verified 2026-07-20 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Test validity months 12 months The RNATT is only valid for 1 year from the date of blood collection. verified 2026-07-20 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Approved laboratory required ✓ YesWithin 24hours of collection of blood for this test the dog must receive treatment with a long acting acaricide The laboratory report or a copy endorsed by an official veterinarian must be attached to veterinary… verified 2026-07-20 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Test must follow vaccination days 28 days As this test measures your pet’s antibody response to the rabies vaccination it should be done at least 4 weeks after the rabies vaccination verified 2026-07-20 Import permit · Required ✓ YesDOCUMENTATION All animals arriving into Fiji must have with them the following documents: Original import permit issued by BAF Health certificate from the home country Copies of veterinary certificates from the animal’s… verified 2026-07-15 Import permit · Validity six months All import permits to import live animals (pets) are valid for six months verified 2026-07-15 Import permit · Lead time 30 days …of export and can only be exported to Fiji from an approved country . Pregnancy: Cats must not be more than 30 days pregnant nor be suckling young at the time of export. Cat Breeds: The following cat breeds are… verified 2026-07-28 Import permit · Issuing authority Biosecurity Authority of Fiji One of the first requirements for bringing pets (dogs and cats) into Fiji is to apply for an import permit with BAF. verified 2026-07-15 Import permit · Permit validity 180 days All import permits to import live animals (pets) are valid for six months, so the pet must arrive in Fiji within the six months or on the date the permit expires. verified 2026-07-15 Flea treatment · Required ✓ YesWithin four days of the schedule date of shipment, dogs and cats must be treated with an insecticidal dip or spray capable of killing ticks, lice and fleas verified 2026-07-20 Flea treatment · Timing notes 21 days before export Step 7: External parasite treatments Timeframe: Commenced at least 21 days before export and repeated according to manufacturer’s directions until export.< A Government Approved Veterinarian must treat the cat with a… verified 2026-07-20 Heartworm test · Required ✗ NoYour dog does not require a heartworm test or treatment to be eligible for import. verified 2026-07-20 Tick treatment · Required ✓ YesWithin four days of the schedule date of shipment, dogs and cats must be treated with an insecticidal dip or spray capable of killing ticks, lice and fleas verified 2026-07-20 Health certificate · Issuer ✓ YesDOCUMENTATION All animals arriving into Fiji must have with them the following documents: Original import permit issued by BAF Health certificate from the home country Copies of veterinary certificates from the animal’s… verified 2026-07-15 Health certificate · Required ✓ YesThe vaccination certificate or copies endorsed by an official NZ Veterinarian must be attached to Veterinary Certificate A The laboratory report or a copy endorsed by an official NZ veterinarian must be attached to… verified 2026-07-20 Health certificate · Endorsed by Official Government Veterinarian …to the Veterinary Health Certificate must be struck through, remain legible and be signed and stamped by the Official Government Veterinarian (NB: Correction fluid must not be used). verified 2026-07-20 Health certificate · Validity days 5 days Step 9: Completion of Veterinary Health Certificate (Attachment A) Timeframe: Within 5 days before export The Veterinary Health Certificate (Attachment A) is located in your valid import permit. verified 2026-07-20 Health certificate · Original required ✓ YesThe original of the Import Permit must accompany the animal to Fiji. verified 2026-07-20 Health certificate · Government endorsed ✓ YesWithin 24hours of collection of blood for this test the dog must receive treatment with a long acting acaricide The laboratory report or a copy endorsed by an official veterinarian must be attached to veterinary… verified 2026-07-20 Other vaccinations · Distemper ✓ YesVACCINATIONS 10.1 DOGS The dog must have been vaccinated against distemper, infectious canine hepatitis, parvovirus, and parainfluenza virus at least thirty days and not more than twelve months prior to export to Fiji. verified 2026-07-20 Other vaccinations · Adenovirus ✓ Yeshave been vaccinated against distemper, infectious canine hepatitis verified 2026-07-20 Other vaccinations · Parvovirus ✓ YesVACCINATIONS 10.1 DOGS The dog must have been vaccinated against distemper, infectious canine hepatitis, parvovirus, and parainfluenza virus at least thirty days and not more than twelve months prior to export to Fiji. verified 2026-07-20 Other vaccinations · Leptospirosis ✓ YesStep 10: Testing for Leptospira canicola (Leptospirosis) Timeframe: Within 30 days before export Note: This step only applies if the dog is being imported from New Zealand (NZ) and USA Dog must be tested for L.… verified 2026-07-20 Other vaccinations · Parainfluenza ✓ YesVACCINATIONS 10.1 DOGS The dog must have been vaccinated against distemper, infectious canine hepatitis, parvovirus, and parainfluenza virus at least thirty days and not more than twelve months prior to export to Fiji. verified 2026-07-20 Rabies vaccination · Required ✓ Yesb) All cat(s) and/or dog(s) from rabies countries must be vaccinated against rabies date of export and rabies vaccination must be valid at least until the date that the cat b) All cat(s) and/or dog(s) from rabies… verified 2026-07-20 Rabies vaccination · Waiting period after vaccination 30 days …a Group B country must be vaccinated against rabies according to the manufacturer’s recommendations at least 30 days before the date of export and rabies vaccination must be valid at least until the verified 2026-07-20 Rabies vaccination · Max vaccine age at travel 12 months must be vaccinated against rabies according to the manufacturer’s recommendations at least 30 days before the date of export verified 2026-07-20 Tapeworm treatment · Drug fenbendazole internal parasites using pyrantel pamoate, dichlorvos or fenbendazole at recommended dose rates verified 2026-07-20 Tapeworm treatment · Required ✓ YesINTERNAL PARASITES DOGS AND CATS 14.1 Within 49 days of the scheduled date of shipment of the dog, the animal must be subjected to two faecal examinations [each test being within 2 days after treatment with… verified 2026-07-20 Tapeworm treatment · Minimum dose mg per kg 5 kg with praziquantel at a dose rate of 5 mg/kg body weights. verified 2026-07-20 Tapeworm treatment · Window min hours before arrival 24 BAF staff will notify you by e-mail that your animal has arrived safely within 24 hours of arrival. verified 2026-07-26 Internal parasite treatment · Required ✓ YesWithin 4 days of the scheduled date of shipment the animal must be treated with an anthelmintic for internal parasites using pyrantel pamoate, dichlorvos or fenbendazole at recommended dose rates. verified 2026-07-20 Internal parasite treatment · Timing notes Two treatments at least 14 days apart, with the second treatment given within 4 days before export Two treatments at least 14 days apart, with the second treatment given within 4 days before export verified 2026-07-20 Internal parasite treatment · Drug accepted pyrantel pamoate, dichlorvos or fenbendazole treated with an anthelmintic for internal parasites using pyrantel pamoate, dichlorvos or fenbendazole at recommended dose rates. verified 2026-07-20 Other rules Pets accepted ✓ Acceptedstrict biosecurity controls on import of domesticated animals (dogs and cats) into Fiji verified 2026-07-15 Carrier required ✓ YesEach animal must be confined in its own cage/box/crate. No two animals or more may travel in one cage. verified 2026-07-20 Dangerous breeds banned ✗ YesREQUIREMENTS Some other requirements for animal transit and import that you must be aware of are: Animals transiting through Fiji Prohibited dogs and cats: Dogo Argentine, Fila Brazileiro, Japanese Tosa, Pit bull… verified 2026-07-15 Breed restrictions apply ✗ YesREQUIREMENTS Some other requirements for animal transit and import that you must be aware of are: Animals transiting through Fiji Prohibited dogs and cats: Dogo Argentine, Fila Brazileiro, Japanese Tosa, Pit bull… verified 2026-07-15 Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NoCats and dogs below 4 months of age are prohibited and so are females more than 21 days pregnant at the time of being exported to Fiji. verified 2026-07-15 Service & assistance animals Recognized ✓ Yes21 days pregnant at the time of being exported to Fiji. Requirements for guide/service dogs being brought into Fiji Requests for guide or service dogs will be exempted from the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (BAF)… verified 2026-07-15 Quarantine exemption ✓ YesRequests for guide or service dogs will be exempted from the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (BAF) quarantine period. verified 2026-07-15 Import rules modified ✓ YesRequests for guide or service dogs will be exempted from the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (BAF) quarantine period. verified 2026-07-15 Documentation required All other required documentation will need to be submitted to BAF Veterinary Section All other required documentation will need to be submitted to BAF Veterinary Section as these requests are assessed on a case-by-case basis. verified 2026-07-15 Hold & cargo policy Cargo: Crate must have/be live-animal label All import permits to import live animals (pets) are valid for six months, so the pet must arrive in Fiji within the six months or on the date the permit expires. verified 2026-07-15 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ YesDOCUMENTATION All animals arriving into Fiji must have with them the following documents: Original import permit issued by BAF Health certificate from the home country Copies of veterinary certificates from the animal’s… verified 2026-07-15 Import permit copy required ✓ YesImport permits also include forms that must be completed and certified by a registered or government veterinarian from the country the animals are exported from. verified 2026-07-15 Microchip · Required ✓ Yesi: Serval cat breed any breed of cats crossed with serval cats any cat within 5 generation from original serval cat parentage Step 2: Verify existing microchip or implant a new microchip Timeframe: A microchip must be… verified 2026-07-20 Microchip · Tattoo accepted ✓ YesAll animals must be identified by a microchip that can be read by an AVID, TROVAN, DESTRON or other ISO – Compatible Microchip Reader. Where a microchip is not available a clear, legible ear – tattoo identification or… verified 2026-07-20 Quarantine · Type approved_facility all animals brought into Fiji need to undergo a mandatory quarantine period at BAF’s PEQ Station in Koronivia, Nausori. verified 2026-07-15 Quarantine · Required ✓ YesAnimals booked into the BAF Post Entry Quarantine Facility must enter Fiji via Nadi or Nausori International Airport. verified 2026-07-20 Quarantine · Duration 30 days This means that if the owner of the animal wants the animal to be quarantined in Fiji for the minimum amount of time of 30 days then blood for the RNATT test must be taken at least 150 days prior to the export i.e. verified 2026-07-20 Quarantine · Pre-approval required ✓ YesBooking for accommodation at the PEQ station should be done at least 1 month before the animal is to arrive. verified 2026-07-15 Quarantine · Approved facility required ✓ Yesall animals brought into Fiji need to undergo a mandatory quarantine period at BAF’s PEQ Station in Koronivia, Nausori. verified 2026-07-15 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Required ✓ YesThe date that the blood is drawn for the RNATT will determine the amount of time your pet must stay Fluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralization (FAVN) test and the test must be done at The date that the blood is drawn for… verified 2026-07-20 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Minimum level iu ml 0.5 antibody titre should be 0.5 IU/ml verified 2026-07-20 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Test validity months 12 months The RNATT is only valid for 1 year from the date of blood collection. verified 2026-07-20 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Approved laboratory required ✓ YesThis laboratory test must be done between 60 days and 12 months prior to export verified 2026-07-24 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Waiting period after test days 180 days One hundred and eighty [180] days must lapse between the date that the blood was taken for the RNATT test [with a satisfactory result] and the date the animal is released from quarantine in Fiji. verified 2026-07-20 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Test must follow vaccination days 28 days As this test measures your pet’s antibody response to the rabies vaccination it should be done at least 4 weeks after the rabies vaccination verified 2026-07-20 Import permit · Required ✓ YesTo be eligible for import, all cats must be compliant with all the import conditions stated on the valid import permit. verified 2026-07-20 Import permit · Validity six months All import permits to import live animals (pets) are valid for six months verified 2026-07-15 Import permit · Issuing authority Biosecurity Authority of Fiji One of the first requirements for bringing pets (dogs and cats) into Fiji is to apply for an import permit with BAF. verified 2026-07-15 Import permit · Permit validity 180 days All import permits to import live animals (pets) are valid for six months, so the pet must arrive in Fiji within the six months or on the date the permit expires. verified 2026-07-15 Flea treatment · Required ✓ YesWithin 4 days of the scheduled date of shipment, cats must be treated with an insecticidal dip or spray capable of killing ticks, lice, and fleas verified 2026-07-20 Flea treatment · Timing notes 21 days before export Step 7: External parasite treatments Timeframe: Commenced at least 21 days before export and repeated according to manufacturer’s directions until export.< A Government Approved Veterinarian must treat the cat with a… verified 2026-07-20 Tick treatment · Required ✓ YesWithin 4 days of the scheduled date of shipment, cats must be treated with an insecticidal dip or spray capable of killing ticks, lice, and fleas verified 2026-07-20 Health certificate · Issuer official NZ veterinarian The vaccination certificate or copies endorsed by an official NZ Veterinarian must be attached to Veterinary Certificate A The laboratory report or a copy endorsed by an official NZ… verified 2026-07-20 Health certificate · Required ✓ YesThe vaccination certificate or copies endorsed by an official NZ Veterinarian must be attached to Veterinary Certificate A The laboratory report or a copy endorsed by an official NZ veterinarian must be attached to… verified 2026-07-20 Health certificate · Endorsed by USDA ary Certificate A [Schedule 2] signed by a registered veterinarian in Mainland USA and/or endorsed by a USDA veterinarian in Mainland USA, and 5.3 Veterinary Certificate B [Schedule 3] signed by a Mainland USDA… verified 2026-07-20 Health certificate · Validity days 5 days Step 9: Completion of Veterinary Health Certificate (Attachment A) Timeframe: Within 5 days before export The Veterinary Health Certificate (Attachment A) is located in your valid import permit. verified 2026-07-20 Health certificate · Original required ✓ YesThe original of the Import Permit must accompany the animal to Fiji. verified 2026-07-20 Other vaccinations · Feline calicivirus ✓ YesThe vaccination certificates or copies endorsed by an Official USDA Veterinarian must be attached to Veterinary Certificates A. 10.2 CATS The cat must have been vaccinated against feline enteritis, feline… verified 2026-07-20 Other vaccinations · Feline herpesvirus ✓ YesThe vaccination certificates or copies endorsed by an Official USDA Veterinarian must be attached to Veterinary Certificates A. 10.2 CATS The cat must have been vaccinated against feline enteritis, feline… verified 2026-07-20 Other vaccinations · Feline panleukopenia ✓ YesThe vaccination certificates or copies endorsed by an Official USDA Veterinarian must be attached to Veterinary Certificates A. 10.2 CATS The cat must have been vaccinated against feline enteritis, feline… verified 2026-07-20 Rabies vaccination · Required ✓ Yesdate of export and rabies vaccination must be valid at least until the date that the cat date of export and rabies vaccination must be valid at least until the date that the cat b) All cat(s) and/or dog(s) from rabies… verified 2026-07-20 Rabies vaccination · Waiting period after vaccination 30 days …a Group B country must be vaccinated against rabies according to the manufacturer’s recommendations at least 30 days before the date of export and rabies vaccination must be valid at least until the verified 2026-07-20 Rabies vaccination · Max vaccine age at travel 12 months must be vaccinated against rabies between 30 days and 360 days prior to export. verified 2026-07-20 Tapeworm treatment · Drug praziquantel with praziquantel at a dose rate of 5 mg/kg body weights. verified 2026-07-20 Tapeworm treatment · Required ✓ YesINTERNAL PARASITES DOGS AND CATS 14.1 Within 49 days of the scheduled date of shipment of the dog, the animal must be subjected to two faecal examinations [each test being within 2 days after treatment with… verified 2026-07-20 Tapeworm treatment · Vet documented ✓ YesThe date of treatment, active ingredient and dosage used must be recorded on Veterinary Certificate A. verified 2026-07-20 Tapeworm treatment · Minimum dose mg per kg 5 kg with praziquantel at a dose rate of 5 mg/kg body weights. verified 2026-07-20 Internal parasite treatment · Required ✓ YesWithin 4 days of the scheduled date of shipment the animal must be treated with an anthelmintic for internal parasites using pyrantel pamoate, dichlorvos or fenbendazole at recommended dose rates. verified 2026-07-20 Internal parasite treatment · Timing notes Two treatments at least 14 days apart, with the second treatment given within 4 days before export Two treatments at least 14 days apart, with the second treatment given within 4 days before export verified 2026-07-20 Internal parasite treatment · Drug accepted pyrantel pamoate, dichlorvos or fenbendazole treated with an anthelmintic for internal parasites using pyrantel pamoate, dichlorvos or fenbendazole at recommended dose rates. verified 2026-07-20 Other rules Pets accepted ✓ Acceptedstrict biosecurity controls on import of domesticated animals (dogs and cats) into Fiji verified 2026-07-15 Carrier required ✓ YesEach animal must be confined in its own cage/box/crate. No two animals or more may travel in one cage. verified 2026-07-20
Timing chain
Day -90 microchip implant · Day -30 rabies vaccine deadline · Day -5 health certificate issued · Day 0 arrive at customs
Breed restrictions
Banned breeds: Japanese Tosa, Pit Bull Terriers, American Pit Bull Terriers verified 2026-07-15
Step 9 of the Fiji process is the veterinary health certificate, and it has to be completed within 5 days before export. The form itself lives inside the valid import permit, so there is nothing to download separately. Book the final veterinary appointment once the flight is ticketed, and treat any date outside that 5 day window as a rejected document.
Fiji prohibits the import and transit of specific dogs, including the Japanese Tosa, Pit Bull Terriers and American Pit Bull Terriers, alongside the Dogo Argentino and Fila Brasileiro named in the same biosecurity notice. Breed appearance is judged on arrival, not on a pedigree document. Confirm the breed description on the import permit application before booking, since a refusal at the border has no appeal route.
Frequently asked
Does my pet need a microchip for Fiji? Yes. Fiji requires an ISO-standard microchip, and it must be fitted before the rabies vaccination to be valid. How long before travel must the rabies vaccine be given for Fiji? The rabies vaccine must take effect at least 30 days before entry. Travelling before that window makes the vaccination invalid at the border. What if my flight is delayed past my health certificate validity? If the certificate window expires before you board, you'll need a re-issue. Build a 1-2 day buffer between the cert date and departure to absorb minor delays. What happens if I forget a document? At the destination airport: at best, an extended inspection while you produce backup; at worst, the pet is held in quarantine or returned to origin at your cost. Bring printed copies.
Fiji is a sequence, and every step assumes the one before it is finished. The permit governs the certificate, the certificate governs the flight, and biosecurity checks all of it on arrival. Ask the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji directly when a date looks ambiguous. Then build the rest as a personalized plan from Pawgo, with your departure date fixed and every deadline counted back from it.
Glossary
ISO chip ISO 11784/11785 — the universal microchip standard. FAVN Fluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralization — a rabies serology test required by rabies-free destinations. Brachycephalic Snub-nosed breeds (French Bulldogs, Pugs, Persians, Himalayans) with restricted airline acceptance due to heat-stress risk. AVIH Animal Vehicle In Hold — IATA's term for cargo pet shipment, with fees that vary by carrier and route.
