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Bringing Cats and Dogs (and other pets) to Australia

To bring cats and dogs to Australia, they must meet all of the AQIS import conditions prior to export. This is to minimise the risk of exotic diseases being introduced into Australia. Australia is free from many animal-related diseases found in other parts of the world.

Select the country you intend to export a cat or dog from the list below to determine if the importation to Australia is permitted. If permitted, you will be able to download an information package that outlines the AQIS import conditions that apply and the steps involved for bringing cats and dogs to Australia.

Note: The Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) commonly known as the Pet Passport Scheme, does not apply to cats and dogs being imported or returning to Australia. All cats and dogs being imported to Australia, whether it be for the first time or returning, must meet the standard AQIS import conditions

Different AQIS import conditions apply for the importation of disability assistance dogs.

Further information relevant to animals other than cats and dogs is available on the website.

For more information contact:

AQIS Live Animal Imports
GPO Box 858
Canberra ACT 2601
Australia

Phone: +61 2 6272 4454
Fax: +61 2 6272 3110
Email: Animal Imports



Last reviewed: 08 Jan 2010
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