Importing Your Pet into Australia from a Category 1 Country
At Jetpets we are experts in importing family pets from all over the world and reuniting them back with their families anywhere in Australia. We have a dedicated local team and an extensive global network of trusted partners around the world to ensure your pets arrive safely in Australia.
What are the Differences for Category 1?
Depending on what country you are coming from will depend on the process and entry requirements into Australia. As such, all Category 1 pets need to supply valid microchip details, an up to date vaccination certificate and administer a flea and worm treatment within 5 days of travelling into Australia. Unlike Category 2 and Category 3, Category 1 pets do not require quarantine and can travel directly to Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney or Perth for Customs Clearance.
What Countries are Classified as Category 1?
Countries that are classified in Category 1 are: New Zealand, Norfolk Island and Cocos Island.
What is the Process for a Category 1 Import?
Jetpets Door to Door Service
With a dedicated local team and an extensive global network of trusted partners around the world, you can be sure that your pets will arrive in Australia safely. We can facilitate a full door-to-door service which includes collection from your home, airport check-in, collection from airport, onward flights around Australia if required and drop off services to your new home.
Hear From Our Recent Travellers
JUNE 2026
Lilo
Auckland to Perth, Australia
Lilo arrived safe and sound in Perth! She is full of energy, had dinner, does not stop playing and we are covered in lots of kisses from her. I can not thank you enough for your kindness and patience and all your help through this whole process. You really gave us all the assurance we needed. The Jetpets team gave Lilo so much love and took amazing care of her. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
MAY 2026
Astro
Sydney to Auckland, New Zealand
Can’t recommend Jetpets enough. Both the Australian and New Zealand teams were fantastic with their care and dedication to my cat Astro’s transportation needs. Jetpets made Astro and I feel comfortable and at ease the whole way along the journey. I’ll definitely use them again for the return trip to Australia in the future!
APRIL 2026
Oreo
Perth to Auckland, New Zealand
We can’t speak highly enough of our experience with Jetpets from start to finish. We had lots of questions throughout and everyone in the team was always patient and happy to help. Oreo was treated like a king! We really have been impressed with the quality of service.
MARCH 2026
Sun
Auckland to Australia, Melbourne
I truly believe Jetpets was the right choice. I’m very grateful that my cat was taken care of safely and responsibly until the very end. Thanks to the kind and dedicated staff! I sincerely appreciate all the Jetpets team, Jetpets is a place I can truly trust and highly recommend.
JUNE 2025
Billie
Sydney to Christchurch, New Zealand
Thank you sooo much for taking care of me with my new adventure to NZ. I felt like the whole process was puurrrrfect and I would recommend to my fellow furry friends.
MAY 2025
Lucy
Melbourne to Auckland, New Zealand
Thank you so much for your help getting Lucy to New Zealand! She is very happy and calm.
APRIL 2025
Ernie
Melbourne to Auckland, New Zealand
Ernie has settled wonderfully in the last 24 hours and I was so pleasantly surprised to see how relaxed he was when I got him from his crate in Auckland! Everyone in both Melbourne and Auckland were wonderful with him and myself - so thank you!
MARCH 2025
Jedda
Melbourne to Wellington, New Zealand
We wanted to say a huge thank you to you and the many people who have helped us and Jedda with the move. I can't express how much we appreciated the multiple update emails and messages with photos along the way and to hear that she was getting and giving lots of cuddles.
FEBRUARY 2025
Poppy
Brisbane to Christchurch, New Zealand
Thank you so much for all the work you did for us to get Poppy over to New Zealand!
JANUARY 2025
Taika
Melbourne to Auckland, New Zealand
Taika is settled and happy in his new home - thanks again for all your help!
