Moving Pets Australia To New Zealand

Australia you usually don t need a permit but your pet will need a post arrival inspection.

Moving pets australia to new zealand. This does not apply to pets coming from australia. An approved country you need a permit to import. An invoice receipt or some document that shows the value of your pet. You ll need to place you pet in quarantine for at least 10 days in new zealand.

Remember cats and dogs must be cleared for entry into new zealand australian cats or dogs only or transferred to a quarantine facility all other countries from either auckland or christchurch airports. Permits for cats and dogs. In order to import your pet in new zealand you will need to be in possession of the following documents. Find an exporter who can help you ship to new zealand.

A rabies titre test is required for pets from most countries including the uk. As the only quarantine facility in australia is located in melbourne your pet will need to arrive at melbourne international airport undergo the mandated quarantine period and then travel to its final destination. International pet and animal transportation association. Because new zealand is free from many serious diseases the rules surrounding the health of imported animals are fairly strict.

We do all types of animal transport to new zealand including dogs cats and any other pets. Other than cats and dogs the only permitted species of animal are rabbits from australia guinea pigs from australia and chinchillas from great britain. Medical requirements for moving pets to new zealand. If you re bringing a cat or dog from.

Australia bahrain barbados falkland islands fiji french polynesia guam hawaii iceland japan mauritius new caledonia singapore and vanuatu. Both cats and dogs must be microchipped and fully vaccinated for rabies before you bring them to new zealand. For new zealand it s likely that your pet will have to enter new zealand via auckland as only certain airlines like air new zealand are allowed to import animals into the country. Pets will be quarantined at your expense for 10 days on arrival in new zealand where they will undergo a full medical.

Therefore all cats and dogs entering new zealand must be treated for rabies and parasites. Check whether your cat or dog is eligible to come to new zealand. Ironically new zealand has strict regulations for every country in the world except australia. Apart from pets arriving from australia all pets have to be placed in quarantine.

With a local team we can provide a complete door to door pet transport service from australia to new zealand covering destinations including but not limited to auckland christchurch and wellington. This will cost you approximately between nz 1 400 and nz 2 000 per animal including transportation from the airport and government maf inspection fees. You will need to pay at least one visit to the vets before you leave and you include these pet visits in your moving budget. Moving a pet to new zealand.