<\/span><\/h2>\n\nFor most trips with a dog to Australia, an import permit issued by DAFF is required. Without a valid import permit, a dog cannot enter Australia. Apply online via the BICON system; DAFF recommends allowing up to 4 months for the process.<\/p>\n\n
Quarantine takes place exclusively at the Post Entry Quarantine (PEQ) facility in Mickleham near Melbourne\u2014Australia\u2019s only federal quarantine facility for dogs and cats. There are no alternative options or other entry points. The dog must arrive at Melbourne Airport, from where DAFF staff will transfer it directly to the facility\u2014owners cannot deliver the dog themselves.<\/p>\n\n
The minimum quarantine is 10 days if the dog\u2019s identity was correctly verified before the RNATT blood draw. If this condition is not met, quarantine lasts at least 30 days.<\/p>\n\n
Indicative costs<\/strong> (as of 2025): quarantine starts from approximately AUD 2 000 for 10 days. Add the cost of the import permit, veterinary procedures and tests before departure, air transport of the dog as cargo, and any other fees. The total cost of moving a dog to Australia can easily exceed several thousand euros. Current DAFF fees are listed directly on the facility\u2019s website and are reviewed annually.<\/p>\n\n<\/span>Traveling with a dog to Tasmania<\/span><\/h2>\n\nTasmania is an Australian island state with its own biosecurity rules, which also apply when moving a dog from mainland Australia. Tasmania is free of many pests and diseases present on the mainland, which explains the stricter approach on entry.<\/p>\n\n
On entry to Tasmania, the following requirements apply:<\/p>\n\n
Treatment against hydatid tapeworm<\/strong> \u2013 the dog must be treated with a product containing praziquantel at 5 mg\/kg body weight within 14 days before arrival. Check with your veterinarian which product is suitable\u2014not all common antiparasitic products treat tapeworms.<\/p>\n\nTick check<\/strong> \u2013 the dog must be inspected for ticks.<\/p>\n\nDeclaration<\/strong> \u2013 the owner must present the completed and signed form Declaration by Owner or Importer for the Entry of Dogs into Tasmania. When traveling on the Spirit of Tasmania ferry, present the form at security before boarding. The form is available on the Biosecurity Tasmania website.<\/p>\n\nIf the dog hasn\u2019t been treated on arrival, Biosecurity Tasmania can provide tablets at the border control point for a fee.<\/p>\n\n
You can reach Tasmania with a dog by air or on the Spirit of Tasmania ferry from Melbourne or Geelong.<\/p>\n\n
<\/span>Veterinary checks, tests and treatments before travel<\/span><\/h2>\n\nBeyond rabies and the serology test, Australia requires additional veterinary procedures. The exact scope depends on the country group and the conditions in your import permit.<\/p>\n\n
These may include:<\/p>\n\n