How to bring pets to Australia? Experience sharing

Australia is a highly developed country and also a country that loves animals. In Australia, pets are important members of the family and are protected by law.

To bring your pet to Australia, you need to meet the following requirements:

• Pets must be healthy.Pets must undergo a comprehensive medical examination and obtain a health certificate from a veterinarian before departure.
• Pets must have vaccinations.Pets must be vaccinated against rabies and have a vaccination certificate from a veterinarian.
• Pets must have a license.Pets must be licensed by the Australian Department of Agriculture.

How long does it take to bring a pet to Australia?

The time your pet arrives in Australia depends on the mode of transport you choose. If you are travelling by air, your pet will be either in the cabin or in the cargo hold. If your pet is in the cabin, your pet will arrive at the same time as you. If your pet is in the cargo hold, your pet may arrive a few hours later than you.

What are the costs of bringing a pet to Australia?

The cost of bringing your pet to Australia includes the following:

• Medical examination fee:The cost of a pet physical examination is generally between RMB 500-1000.
• Vaccination costs:The cost of pet vaccination is generally between RMB 100-200.
• Permit Fees:The pet permit fee is AUD 150.
• Shipping costs:The cost of pet transportation is generally between RMB 1,000 and RMB 2,000.

Netizens’ experience sharing

The following content comes from Xiaohongshu Hewu. I will also take my pets to Australia next year. This potato friend’s article is very comprehensive. Thanks for sharing.

Author link:He Wu 🍃 • Xiaohongshu/RED (xiaohongshu.com)

📍Basic situation:
After Australia’s new policy on animal entry in March, it requires all non-approved countries to have their pets live in a third country for 180 days before they can enter Australia. After entering, they need to be quarantined in the Melbourne quarantine center for 10 days before the owner can finally pick up their baby in Melbourne. My hospital and customs quarantine were done in [Hangzhou], the flight took off from [Shanghai], and the third country I chose was [South Korea]. Different third countries have different requirements.

📍Domestic part of the process
(This stage is required for entry into South Korea. The content is currently irrelevant to Australia. You don’t need to rush to apply for the Australian part at this stage. You need an ID check from a third country to apply for entry into Australia.)

Step 1⃣️: At least two months before leaving the country, start vaccinating your cat with rabies vaccine and microchip. 💰: Microchip is 160 yuan/cat; rabies vaccine is 60 yuan/cat. (⚠️Tips️: Microchip and vaccine can be vaccinated on the same day; if not on the same day, microchip must be given first, then vaccine; microchips cannot start with 999, and both hospitals and tb can buy microchips. After vaccination, remember to [keep the microchip sticker]; when vaccinating rabies, the hospital must issue an [immunization certificate], which will have a vaccine sticker and the signature of the vaccinating doctor. Please contact the Korean doctor in time to ask what materials the Chinese doctor needs to provide.)

Step 2⃣️: 28 days after vaccination, go to the hospital to draw blood and send it to Changchun Laboratory for rabies antibody testing. 💰: Blood draw costs 100 yuan/animal. (⚠️Tips: The requirements and steps of the Changchun Laboratory are written in great detail on the official website of the Changchun Veterinary Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences. Be sure to go to the official website to study the process before blood draw and download the power of attorney. On the day of blood draw, you need the cooperation of the hospital to sign and seal the relevant documents; the hospital can send it directly to Changchun for you, or you can send it yourself, so bring the power of attorney and a copy of the immunization certificate on the day of blood draw. After the blood draw, send it directly to Changchun from the hospital together with the serum. Pay attention to low temperature delivery!)

Step 3⃣️: Pay the test fee and wait for the Changchun report, which is usually within 14 working days. 💰: The test fee is 400 yuan/piece. (⚠️Tips: The fee notice will be released through the website's internal message. You can check the test progress in the payment process after paying as required; no matter whether you checked the electronic or paper version of the report, Changchun now only issues paper reports, and the progress update on the website is delayed, so after paying the fee, it's almost time, so pay more attention to the express notification; if you are really anxious, you can call to inquire, but you must pay attention to the working hours of the official website.)

Step 4⃣️: After getting the Changchun report, take the cat to the hospital for a pre-departure physical examination.

Step 4⃣️: After getting the Changchun report, take the cat to the hospital for a pre-departure physical examination. 💰: The physical examination fee is 480 yuan/cat. (⚠️Tips: In fact, the physical examination itself does not require a Changchun report, but it is required for the next step of customs quarantine. However, customs quarantine requires that the physical examination must be completed within 2 days before going to customs. Therefore, it is recommended to calculate the time well. It is best to go to the hospital for a physical examination in the morning after getting the report, and go to customs in the afternoon, and get it done within one day)

Step 5⃣️: Go to the customs to complete the exit quarantine. The animal health certificate usually takes 2-3 working days to be issued. You can take off smoothly after getting the certificate. 💰: The animal health certificate is 150 yuan per copy. (⚠️tips: [Hangzhou Customs] requires the following materials: the cat itself, physical examination report, Changchun report, immunization certificate, and the passport of the person who takes the cat on the flight; Shanghai exit recognizes certificates issued by foreign customs; different local customs have different requirements, so you need to call to inquire about the specific requirements.)

Step 6⃣️: On the day of departure, take all the above materials to the airport, especially the [Animal Health Certificate], [Blood Test Report] and [Immunization Certificate], and you can prepare for departure. 💰: Korean Air cat ticket is US$150/cat.

📍My timeline:
2023.2.23 Vaccination and microchip
2023.3.24 Blood drawn and sent to Changchun laboratory for testing
2023.4.12 Changchun report mailed out
2023.4.13 Take your cat to the hospital for a pre-departure physical examination
Received the Changchun report on the evening of April 13, 2023
2023.4.14 Take the cat to the customs to apply for a quarantine certificate
It is expected that the animal health certificate will be obtained on April 18, 2023
Expected to depart from Shanghai on April 23, 2023, and take off to South Korea

📍How to find a hospital in your city?
I suggest you contact the customs first. Generally, the customs knows which pet hospital in the city can conduct exit-related inspections.
Hospitals in Hangzhou that can conduct exit inspections: Zhangxu Animal Hospital

FAQs on Pet Import

1. What pets can I bring to Australia?

A: Australia allows the entry of the following pets:

• dog
• cat
• rabbit
• Small animals (e.g. hamsters, goldfish, turtles, etc.)
• Livestock (e.g. horses, cattle, sheep, etc.)

2. How long in advance do I need to prepare to bring my pet to Australia?

A: It is recommended that you start preparing at least 3 months in advance to ensure that there is sufficient time to complete all procedures.

3. What procedures are required to bring pets to Australia?

A: You need to go through the following procedures:

• Pet health certificate
• Proof of vaccination
• license

4. Where can I apply for a pet health certificate?

A: You can go to a local pet hospital or animal protection organization to apply for a pet health certificate.

5. Where do I apply for a vaccination certificate?

A: You can go to your local veterinary hospital or animal protection organization to get a vaccination certificate.

6. Where do I apply for a license?

A: You can apply for a license by logging on to the Australian Department of Agriculture website.

7. What should I pay attention to when transporting pets?

A: You need to ensure that your pet is well cared for during transportation. You can choose a professional pet transportation company to transport your pet.

8. What do pets need to do once they arrive in Australia?

A: After your pet arrives in Australia, you need to take it to customs to go through entry procedures.

9. What should I pay attention to when bringing pets to Australia?

A: You need to ensure your pet complies with Australia's animal protection laws and regulations.

10. Where can pets go in Australia?

A: Pets are allowed in most public places, but some places may have special regulations.

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