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. Enforcement in Australia carries fines from AUD 444 to AUD 2,664 under Customs Act 1901 s.234; Biosecurity Act 2015 s.535 (typical personal cases are handled as civil infringements).

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

Leaving with this item

Taking a dog out of Australia requires an export health certificate, microchip, and rabies vaccination — with destination rules driving the timeline.

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