Lead time needed
65-104 weeks
Quarantine
10 days
Route complexity
Very High
Airlines
4 carriers on this route
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Pet Transport from Armenia to Australia

Relocating a pet from Armenia to Australia follows a clear path once you understand what Australia asks for. This is one of the more demanding routes, so allow around 65-104 weeks and treat the timeline as fixed. A 10 day quarantine stay applies once your pet …

In short: Preparing to move a pet from Armenia to Australia typically takes around 65-104 weeks. Expect 10 days of quarantine on arrival.
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Step by step

The Armenia to Australia import process

Every step must be completed in sequence. A single missed deadline can add months to your timeline. We own the entire process.

1
Month 1. Microchip implanted first. First vaccination immediately after or on same day. Second vaccination not less than 30 days later.
Microchip and begin rabies vaccination course in Armenia

Responsible: Your vet in Yerevan

2
After vaccination course is underway. SSFS health certificate required for this leg. Transit via Istanbul or Dubai depending on carrier choice.
Relocate pet to approved transit country (UK, Germany, or France)

Responsible: Owner and SSFS-registered vet in Armenia

3
At least 30 days after second vaccination. DAFF-approved laboratory only. UK (Group 2): no 180-day wait. Germany or France (Group 3): 180-day wait from this date.
RNATT or FAVN titre test blood draw in transit country

Responsible: Vet in transit country and DAFF-approved laboratory

4
As soon as possible during the transit period. Fee AUD 420. Allow 20 to 30 working days.
Apply for DAFF import permit via BICON

Responsible: Owner or IPATA-registered agent

5
Book early. Spaces are limited and fill quickly during school holidays and peak relocation seasons.
Pre-book Mickleham quarantine space

Responsible: Owner or IPATA-registered agent

6
Health certificate valid 10 days before departure. Parasite treatments within 5 days of export.
Health certificate, parasite treatments, additional dog tests in transit country

Responsible: Government vet in transit country

7
After all waiting periods are complete and DAFF permit is in hand.
Fly from transit country to Melbourne (MEL) and complete 10-day Mickleham quarantine

Responsible: Airline cargo and DAFF quarantine authority

Requirements

What your pet needs to enter Australia

Every item must be verified before your pet can board. We track each one against current standards.

Microchip
Required (ISO 11784/11785). Must be implanted before or on the same day as the …
Rabies vaccination
Two vaccinations required. Not less than 30 days apart and not more than 365 …
Rabies titre test
RNATT or FAVN titre test required. Minimum 0.5 IU/ml. Blood drawn at least 30 …
Quarantine
Mandatory 10-day quarantine at Mickleham Post Entry Quarantine Facility, …
Import permit
DAFF import permit required. Apply via BICON (bicon.agriculture.gov.au). Fee: …
Health certificate
Official veterinary health certificate issued in the transit country by a …
Export permit
Armenia is a non-approved country for direct Australian pet import. An official …
Costs

What this route typically costs

Cargo from Yerevan to transit country hub via Turkish Airlines (IST) …
Veterinary costs in Armenia: microchip, vaccinations, SSFS health …
Veterinary costs in transit country: titre test, booster vaccinations, …
DAFF import permit: AUD 420 via BICON (non-refundable)
Long-haul cargo from transit country to Melbourne: approximately AUD …
Mickleham quarantine fees: approximately AUD 1,600 to AUD 2,400 for 10 …
IPATA-registered agent fee: strongly recommended for this two-stage …

Critical points

Armenia is not on Australia's approved country list. There is no pathway for direct import from Yerevan to any Australian city. Any agent suggesting otherwise should be challenged.

All pets entering Australia must arrive into Melbourne (MEL). Perth, Sydney, and Brisbane do not accept pet imports. Plan domestic travel from Melbourne for any other destination.

There may be no DAFF-approved titre test laboratory in Armenia. Blood samples may need to be shipped from Yerevan to a laboratory in Georgia, Germany, or Turkey. Build extra time into your schedule for sample transit and results.

Quarantine spaces at Mickleham must be pre-booked. Confirm your quarantine booking before purchasing the Australia flight.

Airlines

Approved carriers for this route

Not all airlines accept live animals. We book only with carriers that handle live animal cargo correctly.

Turkish Airlines
Yerevan (EVN) to Istanbul (IST) then onward to London Heathrow, Frankfurt, or Madrid. …
Cargo Only
Flydubai
Yerevan (EVN) to Dubai (DXB) then onward connections via Emirates SkyCargo. Flydubai …
Cargo Only
Emirates
Via Dubai (DXB) to London Heathrow, Frankfurt, or onward. Emirates SkyCargo has strong …
Cargo Only
Qantas
For the final long-haul leg from transit country into Melbourne (MEL). Qantas or partner …
Cargo Only

The rules for bringing a pet into Australia

Australia runs a strict import regime, so every document is checked closely on arrival. Build your plan around the fixed waiting periods, because they set the pace for everything else.

How to keep this move on track

Keep every original document together and take copies. Border officials want originals, and a missing signature or date can hold up clearance.

Work backwards from your travel date and add a buffer. Fixed waiting periods mean a single slipped appointment can push the whole move back by weeks.

Check the airline’s crate size and labelling rules early. An undersized or wrongly labelled crate is a frequent reason pets are refused at check-in.

Ask about temperature embargoes for your travel window. Summer and winter cargo restrictions can rule out certain routes and dates entirely.

FAQ

Common questions

Australia’s DAFF classifies countries by disease risk for biosecurity purposes. Armenia is not on any approved group list. This means pets from Armenia cannot enter Australia directly, regardless of health status or documentation. The only legal pathway is through an approved transit country such as the UK, Germany, or France.
Allow a minimum of 18 months, and plan for up to 24 months to be safe. The UK transit route (Group 2) is faster because there is no 180-day wait after the titre test. Germany or France (Group 3) adds six months. Start preparations as early as possible and do not plan around the minimum timeline.
Yes. The microchip and rabies vaccination course can be started in Armenia before you relocate. However, the titre test blood draw must be done in the transit country at a DAFF-approved laboratory, and the official health certificate for the Australia leg must be issued by a government vet in the transit country. SSFS documentation covers the Armenia-to-transit leg only.
There may not be a DAFF-approved laboratory in Armenia. Blood samples may need to be shipped from Yerevan to an approved lab in Georgia, Germany, or Turkey. Confirm laboratory arrangements with your vet or IPATA agent before drawing the blood. Build extra time into your schedule for sample transit and results.
DAFF strongly recommends experienced agents for Australian import, and this is one of the more complex versions of that process. An IPATA-registered agent will manage the BICON permit application, pre-book Mickleham quarantine, coordinate documentation across two countries, and liaise with cargo carriers on both legs. The cost of an error at any stage is significant in time and money.
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Lead time65-104 weeks
Quarantine10 days
ComplexityVery High
Airlines4
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