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Australien requires an ISO microchip, rabies vaccination, a rabies titer test with a 180-day waiting period, a health certificate, and an import permit. Quarantine is required for 30 days. Breed restrictions apply. Build my pet’s travel plan →
Ihr Tier darf nach Australien weder in der Kabine noch als aufgegebenes Gepäck reisen.
Australien verlangt, dass Tiere als Luftfracht reisen.
Timings are anchored to the DATE OF EXPORT, not to a certificate validity window — for example "Test for Leishmania infantum (leishmaniosis) within 45 days of the date of export." Australia therefore sets no fixed day-validity on the health certificate; it must simply be an original: "The health certificate must be an original document
Copies will not be accepted." The 180-day clock runs from the rabies blood test, not from the vaccination: pets must "have lived in an approved country for at least 180 days before export (from the date the RNATT sample arrives at the laboratory)"
Permit timing is quoted in BUSINESS days: "Most permits are issued in 20-40 business days
It can take up to 123 business days in some cases." — roughly 28 to 56 calendar days, and up to about 172 in the worst case
DAFF advises to "Allow at least 6 months to complete health checks, tests and paperwork." Owners cannot visit pets in post-entry quarantine: "while we don't allow owners to visit their pets, we remain connected with owners during the post-entry quarantine period"
Pets cannot fly in the cabin — "Your cat or dog must travel to Australia as manifest cargo" — and must arrive directly into Melbourne International Airport
Quarantine cost depends on the pathway: "The estimated cost to import one cat or dog that undergoes the minimum 10 days quarantine is $3,114." versus $4,234 for the 30-day minimum
Quarantine accommodation cannot be reserved in advance: "You can only book quarantine accommodation once you have your import permit."
Each fact comes straight from the operator’s published policy. Tap the to read the exact wording; the opens the source page.
In the cabin✗ Not accepted
In the hold / cargo✓ Accepted
Cabin policy
Pets accepted✗ Not acceptedverified 2026-09-03
Hold & cargo policy
Hold: Pets accepted✗ Not acceptedverified 2026-09-03
Cargo: Pets accepted✓ Acceptedverified 2026-09-03
Health & documents
Microchip · Required✓ Javerified 2026-09-03
Microchip · Must be done before vaccination✓ Javerified 2026-09-03
Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Required✓ Javerified 2026-09-03
Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Minimum level iu ml0.5verified 2026-09-03
Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Test validity months12 monthsverified 2026-09-03
Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Approved laboratory required✓ Javerified 2026-09-03
Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Waiting period after test days180 daysverified 2026-09-03
Import permit · CostAUD 626 for the first cat or dog (AUD 135 application charge + AUD 491 Category 4 assessment fee); AUD 164 assessment fee for each additional cat or dogverified 2026-09-03
Import permit · Required✓ Javerified 2026-09-03
Import permit · Lead time56 daysverified 2026-09-03
Import permit · Issuing authorityDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestryverified 2026-09-03
Import permit · Documents required to obtaintity declaration from an Official Government Veterinarian evidence of microchip number on Australian export documents a minimum 180-day residency period applies to all cats and dogs that have not been residentin the Group 2 country since birth or import from Australia. Applications for Group 3 country conditions Applicants need to provide either: an identity declaration from Official Government Veverified 2026-09-03
Tick treatment · Required✓ Javerified 2026-09-03
Tick treatment · Drug accepteda product that kills ticks and fleas on contactverified 2026-09-03
Health certificate · Issuerofficial government veterinarianverified 2026-09-03
Health certificate · Required✓ Javerified 2026-09-03
Health certificate · Endorsed byofficial government veterinarianverified 2026-09-03
Health certificate · Original required✓ Javerified 2026-09-03
Health certificate · Government endorsed✓ Javerified 2026-09-03
Tapeworm treatment · Timing notesTwo treatments within 45 days before export, at least 14 days apart; the second within 5 days of exportverified 2026-09-03
Internal parasite treatment · Timing notesTwo treatments within 45 days before export, at least 14 days apart; the second within 5 days of exportverified 2026-09-03
Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Required✓ Javerified 2026-09-03
Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Minimum level iu ml0.5verified 2026-09-03
Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Test validity months12 monthsverified 2026-09-03
Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Approved laboratory required✓ Javerified 2026-09-03
Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Waiting period after test days180 daysverified 2026-09-03
Import permit · CostAUD 626 for the first cat or dog (AUD 135 application charge + AUD 491 Category 4 assessment fee); AUD 164 assessment fee for each additional cat or dogverified 2026-09-03
Import permit · Required✓ Javerified 2026-09-03
Import permit · Lead time56 daysverified 2026-09-03
Import permit · Issuing authorityDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestryverified 2026-09-03
Import permit · Documents required to obtaintity declaration from an Official Government Veterinarian evidence of microchip number on Australian export documents a minimum 180-day residency period applies to all cats and dogs that have not been residentin the Group 2 country since birth or import from Australia. Applications for Group 3 country conditions Applicants need to provide either: an identity declaration from Official Government Veverified 2026-09-03
Tick treatment · Required✓ Javerified 2026-09-03
Tick treatment · Drug accepteda product that kills ticks and fleas on contactverified 2026-09-03
Health certificate · Issuerofficial government veterinarianverified 2026-09-03
Health certificate · Required✓ Javerified 2026-09-03
Health certificate · Endorsed byofficial government veterinarianverified 2026-09-03
Health certificate · Original required✓ Javerified 2026-09-03
Health certificate · Government endorsed✓ Javerified 2026-09-03
Tapeworm treatment · Timing notesTwo treatments within 45 days before export, at least 14 days apart; the second within 5 days of exportverified 2026-09-03
Internal parasite treatment · Timing notesTwo treatments within 45 days before export, at least 14 days apart; the second within 5 days of exportverified 2026-09-03
Other rules
Pets accepted✓ Acceptedverified 2026-09-03
Zeitlicher Ablauf
Tag -90 Mikrochip setzen · Tag 0 Ankunft beim Zoll
Bedingte Anforderungen
Diese Regeln gelten nur für einen Teil der Reisenden — je nachdem, woher das Tier abfliegt, wo es gewesen ist oder wer mitreist. Die meisten können sie übergehen; trifft eine aber auf Sie zu, kann sie ändern, was Sie brauchen, oder zur Einreiseverweigerung führen, wenn Sie sie überspringen.
Pet arriving from a Group 3 country (increased biosecurity risk) — Wenn Ihr Tier in den letzten 6 Monaten in einem von 111 Ländern mit höherem Risiko war:
Quarantäne: Minimum 30 days quarantine at government facility. Must be booked in advance. Mickleham Post Entry Quarantine Facility, Melbourne
Tollwut-Titertest (Blutuntersuchung): RNATT (rabies neutralising antibody titre test) ≥ 0.5 IU/ml required. Must be performed at an approved lab.
Import permit: Import Permit. Import permit must be obtained before travel. Apply at least 60 days in advance.
Trained assistance dog — recognized with IAADP/ADI certification
Import permit: Assistance dogs with IAADP or ADI certification are recognized in Australia. However, strict biosecurity rules still apply: import permit, rabies titer, quarantine (if from Group 3 country), and all standard health documentation are still required regardless of service dog status.
Carrier required: Assistance dogs with IAADP or ADI certification are recognized in Australia. However, strict biosecurity rules still apply: import permit, rabies titer, quarantine (if from Group 3 country), and all standard health documentation are still required regardless of service dog status.
Rassebeschränkungen
Verbotene Rassen: dogo Argentino, fila Brasileiro, Japanese Tosa, American pit bull terrier or pit bull terrier, Perro de Presa Canario or Presa Canario geprüft 2026-09-03
Einreiseorte
Melbourne International Airport
geprüft 2026-09-03
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Australien require rabies vaccination for dogs?
Yes, Australien requires a rabies vaccination for imported dogs. Exact timing depends on your origin country — compute your timeline at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Is there a quarantine period for pets entering Australien?
Yes, Australien requires quarantine for imported pets. The quarantine period is 30 days. Exemptions may apply based on your origin country. Check your specific case at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Does Australien require a microchip for pets?
Yes, Australien requires an ISO-compliant microchip. The microchip must typically be implanted before rabies vaccination. Get your full checklist at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
What health certificate does Australien require for pets?
Australien requires a veterinary health certificate for imported pets. Government endorsement is required. Get exact document requirements at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Does Australien require a rabies titer test?
Yes, Australien requires a rabies titer test (FAVN). There is a 180-day waiting period after the test. Results must show ≥0.5 IU/ml. Plan your timeline at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Do I need a pet import permit for Australien?
Yes, Australien requires an import permit for pets. Lead time varies — apply well in advance. Get your full preparation timeline at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Does Australien have breed restrictions for pets?
Yes, Australien has breed-specific restrictions. Restricted breeds include: dogo Argentino, fila Brasileiro, Japanese Tosa, American pit bull terrier or pit bull terrier, Perro de Presa Canario or Presa Canario. Check if your breed is affected at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
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