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Quarantine

Finally, your pet needs to go through quarantine, which was updated on 1 March 2023 following an increased rabies virus risk in imported dogs, cats and canine semen from approved countries.

In relation to quarantine, there have been some updates to both group two and group three countries.

For group two approved countries, the following quarantine conditions apply:

• There is no change to the current mandatory minimum 10 days post entry quarantine period if animals have been prepared in compliance with the pre-export measures

For group three approved countries, the following quarantine conditions apply:

• Minimum 10 days post-energy quarantine in an Australian government facility for dogs and cats that have had an identity verification, including scanning of the microchip, by the exporting country’s competent authority, as part of the import permit application process. The verification must occur before a blood sample is collected for RNAT testing, and at last 180 days before export to Australia
• OR minimum 10 days post-entry quarantine in an Australian government facility for dogs and cats returning to Australia that have an identity verification before leaving Australia, through provision of formal evidence such as an Australian export permit, as part of the import permit application process
• OR minimum 30 days post-entry quarantine in an Australian government facility for dogs and cats that have not had an identity verification before a blood sample was collected for RNAT testing, and at least 180 days before export to Australia. These animals must still have a valid RNATT on a blood sample received by the resting laboratory at least 180 days before export to Australia.

For more information on the changes, visit the Agricultural.gov.au website.

Australia’s only quarantine service is in Mickleham, a suburb of Melbourne in Victoria, so you must fly your pet into Melbourne Airport.

There’s a long list of different fees for the quarantine:

• $566 (AUS) , which includes lodging and assessment for a single dog
• $270 (AUS) for each additional dog
• A daily fee of $50 (AUS) for quarantine
• An additional $50 (AUS) is required for more than one animal in quarantine
• $74 (AUS) inspection fee
• $74 (AUS) document assessment
• $160 (AUS) or $170 (AUS) out of hours collection fee
• Between $120 (AUS) and $250 (AUS) for a terminal service fee

The fees for Australian quarantine for one animal will cost between $1,800 to $2,500, depending on the duration required.

The fee covers the cost of accommodation, food, and necessary medical treatments your pets might need during their stay.

Pair this with your animal import permit and quarantine fees, you’re looking at costs between $2,500 to $3,500.