Bringing your pet to Australia
Australia has strict biosecurity laws. Pets must have import permit, microchip, rabies vaccination, rabies titre test, and treatments for parasites. Most pets require 10 days quarantine.
Quarantine in Australia
Mandatory 10-day quarantine at Mickleham Quarantine Facility in Melbourne. Cost approximately AUD 2,000-3,000.
Health certificate
DAFF approved veterinarian must complete health certificate within 5 days of departure
Customs & arrival
All pets must arrive at Melbourne Airport and go directly to Mickleham quarantine facility.
Required vaccinations
- Rabies — At least 180 days before travel — Rabies titre test (RNATT) required at least 180 days before import
- Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus — Within 12 months of travel — Core vaccines required
Restricted & prohibited breeds
These breeds are restricted or banned from entering Australia — talk to our team about alternatives if your pet is on this list:
- Pit Bull Terrier
- American Pit Bull Terrier
- Perro de Presa Canario
- Dogo Argentino
- Japanese Tosa
Best practice tips
- Start process 12+ months before travel
- Book quarantine facility early
- Use DAFF approved vet
- Apply for import permit 6 months ahead
Live pet transport prices to Australia
| Route into Australia | Airports | Options | From (1 pet) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai → Sydney | DXB → SYD | 1 airline | from $1,593 |
| Dubai → Perth | DXB → PER | 1 airline | from $1,654 |
| Dubai → Brisbane | DXB → BNE | 1 airline | from $1,740 |
| Dubai → Adelaide | DXB → ADL | 1 airline | from $1,740 |
| Johannesburg → Adelaide | JNB → ADL | 1 airline | from $2,483 |
| Johannesburg → Brisbane | JNB → BNE | 1 airline | from $2,728 |
| Johannesburg → Melbourne | JNB → MEL | 3 airlines | from $4,037 |
| Dubai → Melbourne | DXB → MEL | 1 airline | from $4,213 |
| Durban → Melbourne | DUR → MEL | 1 airline | from $5,608 |
| Cape Town → Melbourne | CPT → MEL | 1 airline | from $5,937 |
Real prices from our live rate engine — for a medium dog (~40 kg chargeable), including documents. Your exact price depends on breed and crate size.
How the move works, step by step
- 1 · Instant quote. Enter your route and pet details online — you see the exact all-inclusive price in seconds, built from live airline rates.
- 2 · Documents & vet work. We prepare the health certificate, import permit and vaccination checks for Australia, and book the vet appointments in the right order.
- 3 · Crate & flight. Your pet travels in an IATA-approved crate sized to their breed, in the pressurised, temperature-controlled hold of a pet-safe airline.
- 4 · Arrival & delivery. Our destination agent clears customs and can deliver your pet to the door — while you follow every step live in the FlyMyPet app.
How much does it cost to move a pet to Australia?
International relocations to Australia typically range from $1,593 on the cheapest live route–$6,000 depending on your origin city, the size of your dog or cat, the airline and optional services like door collection and delivery. Use our instant quote tool for an exact, all-inclusive price.
Frequently asked questions
Is quarantine required to bring a pet to Australia?
Yes. Mandatory 10-day quarantine at Mickleham Quarantine Facility in Melbourne. Cost approximately AUD 2,000-3,000.
Does Australia require a microchip for imported pets?
Yes — an ISO 11784/11785 compliant microchip must be implanted before the rabies vaccination.
What are the pet import requirements for Australia?
Australia has strict biosecurity laws. Pets must have import permit, microchip, rabies vaccination, rabies titre test, and treatments for parasites. Most pets require 10 days quarantine.
How much does it cost to fly a pet to Australia?
Most international pet relocations to Australia range from about $1,500 to $6,000 depending on origin, pet size, airline and add-on services. FlyMyPet gives you an exact instant price online.
