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Fees for government animal quarantine stations for cats and dogs
Please note: Payment for quarantine accommodation for your animal/s is due at the time of makin g a booking at your chosen quarantine station. Fees are subject to change without notice. It is the responsibility of the client to regularly visit the DAFF website for information on updates or amendments to DAFF fees, policies and procedures.
Changes to booking and invoicing processes
- The new booking and pre payment system was implemented on 1 February 2012.
- A tentative booking will only be taken against valid Import Permit/s.
- An invoice will be created for set fees at the time of making the tentative booking.
- A tentative booking will only be confirmed when payment is receipted for this invoice.
- Approval to uplift will only be granted to animals with a confirmed booking.
- A second invoice for variable expenses will be generated during the quarantine period.
- The second invoice must be paid prior to release of your cat/s and/or dog/s.
- If circumstances change, full or part refunds may be issued (where applicable).
The first (set fee) invoice includes DAFF veterinary inspections, document assessment and the daily rate for quarantine accommodation. These fees are the set minimum charges that can be calculated for your animal/s quarantine period.
The second (variable expenses) invoice includes the airline handling fees, parasite treatment (if required), additional days in quarantine or any other third party expenses incurred during the quarantine period. This second invoice will need to be paid in full prior to release of your animal/s from the quarantine facility.
If circumstances change during the quarantine period, DAFF can issue refunds or additional invoices to clients.
DAFF accepts payment by cash, EFTPOS, Visa, MasterCard, American Express or cash. Payment by bank cheque must be received at least 14 working days before collecting your animal/s. No personal cheques will be accepted.
Further to the fees and charges listed below there may be other costs associated with import clearance, parasite treatment, veterinary care or other services provided for your animal/s whilst in quarantine. These additional fees will appear on the final invoice.
All invoices must be paid in full before DAFF will release your animal/s from quarantine.
*A consignment for this purpose is defined as dogs and/or cats being sent to Australia, at the same time from the one country of origin, with the same importer and exporter details listed on the import permit application.
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Approximate quarantine costs for cats
A cat that is not sharing quarantine accommodation and eligible for minimum Australian quarantine period of 30 days will cost approximately AUD$1005.
Note: This is an approximate cost only. The total cost will be confirmed by the quarantine station after your cats arrival.
Below is an example of how the charges are applied. Further to the fees and charges listed below there may be other costs associated with import clearance, parasite treatment, veterinary care or other services provided for your cat whilst in quarantine. These additional fees will appear on the final invoice.
An International Documentation Fee (IDF) will appear on your final invoice. This fee is charged by the airline and is paid by DAFF on your behalf. This fee can vary depending on the freight handling company, weight and size of the consignment.
| Service | Notes | Fee AUD$ |
|---|---|---|
| Quarantine entry (listed as ‘Lodgement-Manual’ on initial invoice) |
Fee is charged for each animal | $15 |
| Document clearance (listed as ‘Lodgement-Manual’ on initial invoice) |
This fee is charged for each animal. If additional information is required to complete document assessment an additional $40 per 15 minutes will be charged. | $40 |
| Veterinary examination of animal (listed as ‘LAI In Office (1/4hr) Anim/Rep’ on initial invoice) |
Fee per 15 minutes. In the majority of cases only half an hour is required. This fee is charged for each animal. (Generally 30 minutes of time applies.) | $40 x 2 |
| Accommodation of a cat | Daily rate for the first cat | $29 x 30 (days) |
| Any additional veterinary care | Additional veterinary care, e.g. booster vaccinations, are provided by a private veterinarian | Charged to the owner by private veterinarian |
A discount rate applies for two cats sharing quarantine accommodation. A second cat will cost approximately an additional AUD$825 (provided that the cat is eligible for the minimum Australian quarantine period of 30 days).
Approximate quarantine costs for dogs
A dog that is not sharing quarantine accommodation and eligible for minimum Australian quarantine period of 30 days will cost approximately AUD$1305.
Note: This is an approximate cost only. The total cost will be confirmed by the quarantine station after your dogs arrival.
Below is an example of how the charges are applied. Further to the fees and charges listed below there may be other costs associated with import clearance, parasite treatment, veterinary care or other services provided for your dog whilst in quarantine. These additional fees will appear on the final invoice.
An International Documentation Fee (IDF) will appear on your final invoice. This fee is charged by the airline and is paid by DAFF on your behalf. This fee can vary depending on the freight handling company, weight and size of the consignment.
| Service | Notes | Fee AUD$ |
|---|---|---|
| Quarantine entry (listed as ‘Lodgement-Manual’ on initial invoice) |
Fee is charged for each animal | $15 |
| Document clearance (listed as ‘LAI In Office (1/4hr) Anim/Rep’ on initial invoice) |
This fee is charged for each animal. If additional information is required to complete document assessment an additional $40 per 15 minutes will be charged. | $40 |
| Veterinary examination of animal (listed as ‘LAI In Office (1/4hr) Anim/Rep’ on initial invoice) |
Fee per 15 minutes. In the majority of cases only half an hour is required. This fee is charged for each animal. (Generally 30 minutes of time applies.) | $40 x 2 |
| Accommodation of a dog | Daily rate for the first dog | $39 x 30 (days) |
| Any additional veterinary care | Additional veterinary care, e.g. booster vaccinations, are provided by a private veterinarian | Charged to the owner by private veterinarian |
A discount rate applies for two dogs sharing quarantine accommodation. A second dog will cost approximately an additional AUD$1125 (provided that the dog is eligible for the minimum Australian quarantine period of 30 days).
07 Nov 2012