Transporting your dog to Australia

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Passportforpets have been shipping dogs to Australia for over 2 decades and we will be happy to answer all your questions or concerns. If you would like to know more about our services and how we operate, please do contact us and we'll do our best to assist you. If you decide to go ahead with transporting your pet then we can make all the necessary arrangements on your behalf including the required vaccinations and veterinary inspections.

Pets being shipped from rabies free countries such as Cyprus, Hawaii, Ireland, Japan, Malta, Norway, Singapore, Sweden, Taiwan and the UK are quarantined for 30 days.

Animals must be shipped in IATA approved transit kennels that allow the animal to stand up without touching the top of the box, lie down and turn around. It is a requirement that dogs are shipped as manifest cargo and not as excess baggage. There are only three Quarantine Kennels in Australia - based in Perth, Melbourne and Sydney - so animals must enter Australia at one of these airports. If you are unable to collect your pet(s), arrangements for movement of pets from these Kennels to other cities in Australia may be possible after the quarantine period but would have to be made in Australia. The kennels themselves will probably be able to help, as this is not an unusual request.

It is always difficult leaving your pet in quarantine but they are well looked after and you can look forward to a very happy reunion after the 30 days are up. Although the quarantine can seem like a very long time, your dog will not forget you and once in your new home will quickly start exploring all the new territory smells of your Australian neighbourhood.

For specific vacination and other requirements your dog will need to get into Australia, please visit our Pets To Australia destination page