Australia

Australia sucks...to move pets to. Luckily, we specialize in Australia.

If you are considering transporting your pet to Australia, it’s important to understand that the process is significantly more involved than other destinations. Don’t worry though, we are here to help! We have helped over a thousand families transfer their cats & dogs all around the world, but Australia is what we specialize in.

Legally transporting a pet to Australia can take upwards of six months. Each step of the process must be correctly timed, and any discrepancies can set the entire process back for weeks. But luckily, we have perfected this process and will help you every step of the way.

 

What you

Need to Know

About Shipping Your Pet To Australia
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Blood Tests

In regards to transferring your cat or dog to Australia, there are a handful of blood tests that are required.  Please keep in mind that each of these tests needs to be correctly timed due to legal restrictions in regards to relocating your pets to Australia. All cats and dogs must are required to have the Rabies Antibody Titer Test (FAVN) at least 180 days before entering Australia.

Current Required Bloodwork For Dogs
Current Required Bloodwork For Cats

Vaccinations

Just like bloodwork, there are a handful of vaccines that are required in order for your dogs or cats to enter Australia.  Keep in mind that these vaccines may have special requirements around paperwork and the timing of when the vaccine is administered.  Don’t worry though we will make sure you have all the vaccines timed and documented properly.

Current Required Vaccinations For Dogs
Current Required Vaccinations For Cats
A cat with its paw on 2 pet passports

Microchip & Pet Passport

All Cats and Dogs are required to have a microchip for traveling to Australia.  The microchip must also be administered prior to some blood tests.  Unlike the EU, there is no official pet passport required for pets traveling to Australia.  

Paperwork & Permits

Paperwork needs to be endorsed by the USDA-APHIS office, not only once, but twice.  Additionally, an import permit is required and the timing of such documents is important to ensure a smooth traveling process for your dogs and cats.  Don’t worry though, our team of professionals at AE Pets will make sure you are on top of everything.

A cat standing up looking at a desk and a ball of crumpled paper
A cat with a what are you about to do to me look as a vet holds up a shot.

Veterinarian Credentials

Our coordinators have a ton of USDA accredited veterinarians that we trust and have worked with before to ensure your pet gets all of the proper paperwork and treatments required for travel.  There are credentials required and you’d be amazed how many times someone’s family vet doesn’t have the proper credentials to ensure your pet has everything they need for travel.  

Quarantine and Layovers

There is usually a mandatory stop in Dallas, Los Angeles or San Francisco, if not originating in any of these locations.  Also, it is important to make a reservation for the quarantine process otherwise it can be difficult if planned last minute.  The quarantine period is 10 days from when the pet arrives at the facilities in Australia.

A dog looking up at the camera from a bed in a quarantine room,

About the Facilities in Australia.

The quarantine facility is in Mickleham, Australia, and houses cats, dogs, horses, and plants.

The biosecurity facility houses dogs.
Picture: Chloe Smith
The PEQ in Mickleham is the only centre in the world to process bees.
Picture: Chloe Smith
PEQ manager Gaylene Podhajski illustrating biosecurity protocols in the plant facility. Shoes must be cleaned in a decontaminate solution between each station, and lab coats must be changed.
Picture: Chloe Smith
The biosecurity facility is located on 144ha in Mickleham and houses cats, dogs, horses, plants and bees.
Picture: Chloe Smith
PEQ manager Gaylene Podhajski on site at Mickleham.
Picture: Chloe Smith
The facility aims to protect the country from exotic pests and diseases that can be brought in to Australia.
Picture: Chloe Smith
The biosecurity facility is located on 144ha in Mickleham and houses cats, dogs, horses, plants and bees.
Picture: Chloe Smith
In 2015-16, PEQ quarantined 2300 cats, 5800 dogs, 335 horses and 155 birds imported to Australia. Picture: Chloe Smith
The new $379 million Post Entry Quarantine facility.
Picture: Chloe Smith
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These rules can change.

Remember to check with us for current requirements before starting your relocation process.

Direct flights are not typically available.

Please Note: Regulations are subject to change. Remember to check with your travel coordinator for current requirements.

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