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This information is intended as a general overview only. Requirements can change without notice - please confirm the latest with your nominated pet exporter before you and your pet start packing.

Pets Travelling to Australia

Pets Travelling to the United Kingdom

Pets Travelling to the United States of America

Pets Travelling to Other Countries

Please review the following scenarios:

  • Has your dog ever lived in mainland Africa (including South Africa)?
  • Is your cat or dog travelling to Australia and returning to New Zealand within 30 days?
  • Is your cat or dog travelling to Australia before continuing on to another country within 30 days?

Please select one of the options below to view the next steps:

⚠️ Important Note for Dog Owners

If your dog has arrived in New Zealand from any country other than Australia, a Leishmania blood test will be required.

This requirement does not apply for cats.

Step 1:   Book Flights

Pet Exporter

The first step is to contact a registered pet exporter, who will book your pet’s flight and arrange a compliant travel crate.

Click here to view our recommended pet exporters.

Step 1:   Book Flights

Pet Exporter

The first step is to contact a registered pet exporter, who will book your pet’s flight and arrange a compliant travel crate.

Click here to view our recommended pet exporters.

Step 1:   Book Flights

Pet Exporter

The first step is to contact a registered pet exporter, who will book your pet’s flight and arrange a compliant travel crate.

Click here to view our recommended pet exporters.

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Step 2:  
Contact us to arrange

owner vet supporting declaration

Owner / Vet
Supporting Declaration

Within 30 days prior to departure

rabies vaccination

Rabies Vaccination

At least 21 days prior to MPI
appointment (but within 3 years)

Parasite Treatment

Approved Parasite
Treatments

Within a day prior to
MPI appointment

If your pet hasn’t been microchipped yet, or is a brachycephalic breed, we can include the following services during your appointment:

IPATA Certified BOAS Assessment

IPATA-Certified
BOAS Assessment

Microchipping

Microchipping

Vetman Logo

Step 2:  
Contact us to arrange

owner vet supporting declaration

Owner / Vet
Supporting Declaration

Within 30 days prior to departure

rabies vaccination

Rabies Vaccination

Required for some dogs,
optional for cats

Parasite Treatment

Approved Parasite
Treatments

Optional

If your pet hasn’t been microchipped yet, or is a brachycephalic breed, we can include the following services during your appointment:

IPATA Certified BOAS Assessment

IPATA-Certified
BOAS Assessment

Microchipping

Microchipping

Vetman

Step 2:  
Contact us to arrange

owner vet supporting declaration

Owner / Vet
Supporting Declaration

Within 30 days prior to
MPI appointment

rabies vaccination

Rabies Vaccination

If required for destination

Parasite Treatment

Approved Parasite
Treatments

If required for destination

If your pet hasn’t been microchipped yet, or is a brachycephalic breed, we can include the following services during your appointment:

IPATA Certified BOAS Assessment

IPATA-Certified
BOAS Assessment

Microchipping

Microchipping

Step 3:  
Final check with MPI

Your pet exporter will arrange an appointment with the MPI official veterinarian for the final health check, export certificate and an Animal Welfare Export Certificate (AWEC), typically completed within 24 hours of departure.

Pet Exporter

Step 3:  
Final check with MPI

Your pet exporter will arrange an appointment with the MPI official veterinarian for the final health check, export certificate and an Animal Welfare Export Certificate (AWEC) if required, typically completed within 24 hours of departure.

Pet Exporter

Step 3:  
Final check with MPI

Your pet exporter will arrange an appointment with the MPI official veterinarian for the final health check, export certificate (dogs only) and an Animal Welfare Export Certificate (AWEC), typically completed within 24 hours of departure.

Pet Exporter