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Destinations
Pets in transit are subject to both destination-specific restrictions and airline-specific restrictions. Almost all of the details below concern time sensitive document preparation and veterinary work. Do not rely on this page to plan your own pet move, as none of the following information on this page is guaranteed to be accurate***(see below). What follows are some destination-specific regulations that must be adhered to in different countries.
Australia
The “land of the long weekend” may not deserve its popular nickname, as it has become a popular destination for hard working expatriates across a multitude of industries. Due to the fact that rabies among terrestrial animals in AU is rare or non-exisent, the requirements for entry of immigrating pets are quite stringent. Since all pets bound for Australia from the US must depart out of SFO or LAX, pet owners must conform to the restrictions of cargo airlines and USDA veterinarians servicing these two airports. To depart from the US to AU, cargo airlines and port veterinarians (LA) will only work with USDA-licensed pet service companies. In order to have your pet travel to Australia, you can expect the following process: (pic - USA TODAY)
- International Microchip – blood sample
- Full Vaccination – DHLPP, Rabies, Canine Influenza Vac. (all are time sensitive)
- Rabies Antibody Titre Test
- Import Permit* – Pre-arrival Quarantine Reservations & Payment to Quarantine Facility Direct**
- Brucellosis Test – dogs only
- Ehrlichiosis Test – dogs only
- Leptospriosis Test – dogs only
- Leishmaniosis Test – dogs only
- Parasite Treatments (Internal & External)
- Veterinary Exam (for export)
- Health Certificate
- USDA Endorsement
- USDA Crate Sealing
- Quarantine Period – Both pre-travel and post-travel
*PPR recommends that the pet owner completes the AU Import Permit.
*PPR can complete the AU Import Permit for an additional fee.
**PPR requires that the pet owner make a direct payment to the quarantine facility of their choosing during the appropriate phase.
**PPR requires that the pet owner establishes quarantine arrangements, which can be made at one of the AQIS facilities below:
Australian Quarantine Contacts - AQIS Offices by Region
Sydney - NSW PHN: 02 8334 7432
ADDR: 1 Crewe Place, Roseberry, NSW 2018
Melbourne - VIC, TAS PHN: 03 8308 5070 (5072/5076/5077)
ADDR: 255 Melrose Dr., Tullamarine, VIC 3043
Cairns - NTH, QLD PHN: 07 4030 7800
ADDR: Cairns International Airport, NTH 4870
Brisbane - QLD PHN: 07 3246 8798
ADDR: 42-44 Qantas Dr., Eagle Farm, QLD 4009
Adelaide - SA PHN: 08 8201 6000
ADDR: Sir Donald Bradman Dr., Export Park, SA 5950
Perth - WA PHN: 08 9334 1555
ADDR: 9 Fricker Rd., Perth, WA 6105
Darwin - NT PHN: 08 8920 7000
ADDR: 1 Pederson Rd., Marrara, NT 0812
Canberra - ACT PHN: 02 6272 4581
ADDR: 18 Marcus Clark St., Canberra City, ACT 2601
New Zealand
“God’s Own Country” shares much of the same requirements as its Aussie neighbor to the west, with a few exceptions. Most notably, the amount of time required for post travel quarantine is considerably less at 10 days. Also, there are obviously different quarantine facilities.
Also, like with Australia, PPR recommends that the pet owner completes the NZ Import Permit. PPR can provide this service for an additional fee. PPR requires that the pet owner establishes quarantine arrangements, which can be made at one of four facilities:
Mangatawhiri - Pet Haven Quarantine Services
Takanini - Qualified Pet Services
Christchurch - Canterbury Quarantine Services
Levin - Shado-Lans Quarantine Facility
European Union Member Nations (EU, EUROPA)
There are currently twenty eight countries that belong to the European Union, including its founding members of Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. Since its foundation, many other countries have also joined: the United Kingdom, Austria, Sweden, Greece, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Portugal. The EU formed in 1952 with the purpose of preventing conflicts amongst its member and enhancing cooperation through shared fiscal and political strategies. No matter where in the EU your pet is destined, PPR is able to facilitate the travel.
UK
Requirements for UK pet import are as follows:
- International Microchip
- Rabies Vaccination (time restrictions apply)
- Veterinary Exam
- Health Cert.
- Internal & External Parasites
- USDA Endorsement
Germany
Germany is often an international hub for lengthy flights originating from the US. Things that will be required for pets travelling to Germany may include the following:
- International Microchip
- Rabies Vaccination (time restrictions apply)
- Veterinary Exam
- Health Cert.
- USDA Endorsement
Other Countries to Where PPR Routinely Provides Travel Services
United Arab Emirates
Two of the most financially powerful cities in the Middle East, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, are found in the United Arab Emirates, a country of seven emirates, or kingdoms, unified as one nation. Professionals in the oil industry, financial sector, construction industry, and many other industries are increasingly relocating with their pets for these reasons. In order to move your pet to the UAE, the following steps must be taken:
- International Microchip
- Full Vaccination – DHLLP, Rabies
- Import Permit
- Veterinary Exam (for export)
- Health Cert.
- USDA Endorsement
Singapore
The following details should be expected when moving with your pet to Singapore:
- International Microchip – blood sample
- Full Vaccination – DHLPP, and Rabies (all are time sensitive)
- Rabies Antibody Titre Test
- Rabies Vaccination – 2nd (time sensitive)
- Import License
- Customs License
- Parasite Treatments (Internal & External)
- Veterinary Exam (for export)
- Health Certificate
- USDA Endorsement
Japan
The following details should be expected when moving with your pet to Japan.
- International Microchip – blood sample
- Full Vaccination – DHLPP, Rabies (all are time sensitive)
- Rabies Antibody Titre Test
- Rabies Vaccination – 2nd (time sensitive)
- Advanced Notification Form
- Parasite Treatments (Internal & External, not req. but rec.)
- Veterinary Exam (for export)
- Health Certificate
- USDA Endorsement
- Very Brief Quarantine Period
Republic of Korea
- International Microchip – blood sample
- Full Vaccination – DHLPP, Rabies (can be completed upon arrival)
- Rabies Antibody Titre Test (can be completed upon arrival)
- Parasite Treatments (Internal & External, not req. but rec.)
- Veterinary Exam (for export)
- Health Certificate
- USDA Endorsement
- USDA Crate Sealing
From the US, to Anywhere In the World…
Premier Pet Relocation has also facilitated moves for clients travelling with pets to Russia, India, Iran, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Venezuela, Colombia, Panama, Guatemala and many other countries. We have access to agents in Hong Kong and Beijing that assist us with pet importation into China as well.
Please Keep In Mind ***
Premier Pet Relocation (PPR) is only able to assist clients who have retained a service package (accepted a quote by completing applicable forms). PPR does not provide step-by-step instructions for pet relocation, neither via phone inquiry or any other form of communication.
PPR provides full pet relocation services, which always include document preparation and logistics management, and usually include veterinary-care management, pick-up services, and home delivery services. Under special circumstances, additional pet relocation services are provided. Regardless, PPR considers pet relocation service provisions under such conditions to be pet relocation services that are provided in their entirety.
PPR cannot sustain the negative consequences arising from any potential errors related to pet relocation when those pet relocation services are not provided in their entirety. Such services, which would not be considered services provided in their entirety, would include answering questions concerning optimal airlines, routes, destination-specific regulations, and all other aspects that apply to pet relocation.
Therefore, PPR does not distribute a pet relocation manual, nor does PPR provide the public with piece-meal information related to pet relocation services, whether it be by phone, email, or any other means.
PPR strives to provide pet relocation services that focus on the fasted international routes with the least amount of connections. The company focuses on pets’ careful and adequate preparation for travel before choosing the most optimal routes. For the pet to be safe, it’s important for PPR ensure its comfortable, quick, and most logical travel planning. At PPR, the pet’s safety is the number one priority.
No matter where your pet needs to go, please contact a Premier Pet Relocation agent in order to obtain
a free quote (1-855 PAWS FLY) .