Does My Pet Have to Enter Quarantine?
Yes. All pets entering Australia must undergo a mandatory post-entry quarantine at the Mickleham Quarantine Facility in Melbourne. The standard quarantine period varies depending on the pet’s compliance with Australian import conditions.
How long Does my Pet need to be in Australian Quarantine when arriving from the UK?
The standard quarantine stay is 30 days, unless your pet is returning to Australia, in which case the stay may be reduced to 10 days. It is important to speak to one of our team as each case can vary, depending on the medical history.
Entry into Australia and Quarantine
All pets must enter Australia via Melbourne Airport (MEL), regardless of whether your new home will be in Sydney, Brisbane, Perth or anywhere else in the country. They will spend their quarantine period, currently 30-days (unless the Dog/ Cat is returning to Australia where it is reduced to 10-days) in the Government run post-entry quarantine facility at Mickleham, close to Melbourne airport. After their 30-day period in the Post Entry Quarantine (PEQ) facility is finished, an appointment is made for you to collect your pet. If you are not able to collect the animal yourself, we can arrange, through one of our partner pet transport agents in Melbourne, the collection and onward ground or air transport to your new home.
