Australia has some of the world's strictest pet import regulations to protect its unique ecosystem. All pets must spend time in an approved quarantine facility upon arrival. Preparation starts 6-12 months in advance. Using an IPATA-member agent is strongly recommended given the complexity.
US → AU
Pet Relocation from US to Australia
Transit Time
2-4 days flight + 10 days quarantine
Quarantine
Yes (10 days)
Estimated Cost
$5,000 – $14,000
Shippers
88 companies
Import Requirements for Australia
- Microchip (ISO 11784/11785)
- Rabies vaccination + blood titer test (180-day wait after titer)
- USDA-endorsed import permit
- Treatment for internal and external parasites
- 10-day mandatory quarantine at approved facility
- Only cats and dogs permitted (no birds, reptiles)
A
A1 Tails A Wagon, LLC
East Moriches, NY, United States
Dogs & Cats
IPATA Certified
No reviews yetView profile →
AARK Air International, Inc.
Earlville, IL, United States
Birds · Dogs & Cats · Exotic Pets
BOAS Certified
No reviews yetView profile →
Across The Pond Pet Transit LLC
Olympia, WA, United States
Birds · Dogs & Cats · Exotic Pets
IPATA CertifiedBOAS Certified
4.9(50)
View profile →
AE Pets International
Brooklyn, NY, United States
Dogs & Cats
IPATA Member
No reviews yetView profile →
AE Pets International - Houston
Houston, TX, United States
Dogs & Cats
IPATA CertifiedBOAS Certified
No reviews yetView profile →
AE Pets International Chicago
Chicago, IL, United States
Dogs & Cats · Birds · Exotic Pets
IPATA Member
No reviews yetView profile →
Air Animal, Inc. - Pet Moving Services
Tampa, FL, United States
Birds · Dogs & Cats · Exotic Pets
IPATA CertifiedBOAS Certified
4.5(344)
View profile →
Airpets International
Hurst, TX, United States
Birds · Dogs & Cats · Exotic Pets
IPATA CertifiedBOAS Certified
4.8(373)
View profile →
AirVets Pet Relocation
Dallas, TX, United States
Dogs & Cats
BOAS Certified
4.5(90)
View profile →
