Destination rules
🇦🇺 Australia
Australia has some of the strictest pet-import rules on earth. Entry requires an import permit, a rabies titer test, months of precisely timed preparation and a mandatory stay at a government post-arrival quarantine facility — and it is only possible from approved countries.
Entry requirements
Microchip
Rabies vaccination
Rabies titer (blood) test
Health certificate
Import permit
Tapeworm treatment
Frequently asked questions
Does Australia require a microchip for pets?
Yes — a microchip is required to bring a dog or cat into Australia.
Does Australia require a rabies titer (blood) test?
Yes — a rabies titer test is required to bring a dog or cat into Australia.
Is there a quarantine for pets entering Australia?
Yes — Australia applies a post-arrival quarantine of around 10 days. Follow each step precisely to avoid a longer hold.
How far ahead should I start planning a pet move to Australia?
Give yourself at least 210 days before travel to complete every step in the correct order.