Pets (Dogs) → Australia

Minimum 10-day quarantine, extensive documentation

Details

Australia requires dogs to undergo a minimum 10-day quarantine at the Mickleham Post Entry Quarantine Facility. Dogs must be imported from an approved country list, have a valid rabies vaccination, be microchipped, and pass blood tests. Import permits must be obtained months in advance.

Quantity limit

Personal pets only

Documentation required

• Import permit
• Rabies vaccination certificate
• Microchip record
• RNATT blood test
• Health certificate
• Tick and tapeworm treatment

Legal reference

Biosecurity Act 2015

Practical advice

Start the process 6-12 months before travel. Quarantine costs AUD 2,000+. Only approved breeds from approved countries accepted.

Customs authority

Australian Border Force (ABF) · https://www.abf.gov.au