Bringing a dog or cat to Australia in 2026 falls into the strict category for international pet travel. Australia is in Oceania. Pets entering Australia face quarantine on arrival (typically 10 days). A rabies titer (FAVN/RNATT) test is mandatory, with a 180-day waiting period between the blood draw and arrival.
Reviewed by Clifford Wilson, Founder of ClearToFly.pet. Compiled from official government and airline documentation. Last reviewed 2026-06-08.
Beyond rabies, Australia requires or recommends these vaccinations:
Plan to present the following at check-in and on arrival:
Only dogs and cats can be imported as pets. Minimum 10-day quarantine with verified identity (Step 1 & 2 ID declarations endorsed by USDA/competent authority); 30-day quarantine without verified identity. Quarantine must be booked at the Mickleham facility in Melbourne — the only government quarantine facility. Only approved countries qualify.
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Government pet import rules change without notice. Before booking flights, confirm requirements directly with the Australia veterinary authority. We also recommend cross-referencing the USDA APHIS Pet Travel database for U.S.-origin pets.
Data last verified 2026-06-08 from National Authority. Country code: AU.