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Australia
Pet Import Requirements ยท Last verified 2026-03-08
๐ด Hard Difficultyโฑ๏ธ ~180 days preparationโ ๏ธ Quarantine: 10 days๐ ๐ Allowed
๐ Overview
Australia has some of the world's strictest biosecurity laws. All pets must undergo 10-day mandatory quarantine at the Mickleham facility near Melbourne. A Rabies Neutralizing Antibody Titer Test (RNATT) is required 180 days before export. Import permits via BICON system required (~$480 AUD). Total costs range from $6,000 to $10,000 AUD including quarantine ($2,000-$2,500 AUD).
โ Basic Requirements
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ISO Microchip
RequiredISO 11784/11785 microchip must be implanted before vaccination
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Rabies Vaccination
RequiredValid rabies vaccination certificate required
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Antibody Titer Test
RequiredRabies antibody neutralization test (FAVN/RFFIT) required
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Mandatory Quarantine
Required10-day quarantine upon arrival
๐ซ Breed Restrictions
- American Pit Bull Terrier
- Japanese Tosa
- Dogo Argentino
- Fila Brasileiro
- Perro de Presa Canario
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๐๏ธ Official Source
www.agriculture.gov.auโ๐พ Allowed Animals
๐ Dog๐ Cat