Australia Pet Import/Export Requirements

Australia pet import/export requirements are as follows:
Cats and dogs can be imported to Australia under strict conditions designed​ to manage biosecurity risks. Australia is free from a number of cat and dog diseases and has a highly favourable animal health status. In order to protect this status, dogs and cats must undertake a period of quarantine upon arrival in Australia.
Dogs and cats coming to Australia from the USA (including the district of Columbia, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands but excluding Guam and Hawaii) must be accompanied by a valid import permit, which provides the conditions for importing the dog or cat. On arrival in Australia dogs and cats must spend a minimum of 10 day at the Mickleham post entry quarantine facility.
For the import conditions applicable, view the step-by-step guides. I​f your country of export does not appear in the list of Group 1, 2, or 3 countries, you will need to prepare your animal usi​ng the non-approved country via Group 2 or 3 country step-by-step-guide.
Dogs and cats returning to Australia: When your cat or dog leaves Australia it immediately loses its Australian health status. This means you might not be able to bring it back to Australia at short notice. Cats and dogs can only be imported into Australia from certain countries and, depending on the country, the pre-import preparation time can be over six months. However, if you start preparations in Australia before your cat or dog goes overseas, returning them to Australia can be much simpler and quicker. If you intend to travel from Australia to another country with your cat or dog you will need to comply with Australia’s export requirements as well as any importing country requirements.
Airlines may have separate and additional requirements. Check with your airline to determine what requirements they may have, if any.
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