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Pet Import Requirements ยท Last verified 2026-03-08

๐Ÿ”ด Hard Difficultyโฑ๏ธ ~180 days preparationโš ๏ธ Quarantine: 10 days๐Ÿ• ๐Ÿˆ Allowed

๐Ÿ“‹ 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).

โœ… Basic Requirements

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ISO Microchip

ISO 11784/11785 microchip must be implanted before vaccination

Required
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Rabies Vaccination

Valid rabies vaccination certificate required

Required
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Antibody Titer Test

Rabies antibody neutralization test (FAVN/RFFIT) required

Required
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Mandatory Quarantine

10-day quarantine upon arrival

Required

๐Ÿšซ Breed Restrictions

  • American Pit Bull Terrier
  • Japanese Tosa
  • Dogo Argentino
  • Fila Brasileiro
  • Perro de Presa Canario

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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Official Source

www.agriculture.gov.auโ†—

๐Ÿพ Allowed Animals

๐Ÿ• Dog๐Ÿˆ Cat
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