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Pet Transport from Australia
Shipping your pet from Australia requires the right paperwork and planning. Here’s what you need to arrange before your pet can leave.
Airlines Available from Australia
Emirates
Cargo onlyBritish Airways
Cargo onlySingapore Airlines
Cargo onlyQantas
Cargo onlyAir France
Cabin and cargoUnited Airlines
Cabin onlyDelta Air Lines
Cabin and cargoAmerican Airlines
Cabin and cargoCathay Pacific
Cargo onlyEtihad Airways
Cargo onlyAir Canada
Cabin and cargoKorean Air
Cabin and cargoJapan Airlines (JAL)
Cargo onlyThai Airways
Cargo onlyGaruda Indonesia
Cabin and cargoPhilippine Airlines
Cabin and cargoExport requirements from Australia
Export Permit: Required for live animal exports from Australia
Veterinary Inspection Timing: Within 5 days of export (or as specified by destination country)
Veterinary Inspection Issued By: DAFF-approved veterinarian
Government Endorsement: Health certificate must be endorsed by DAFF for export
Notes: Australia being rabies-free means Australian pets have simplified entry into many countries. The export process is the main requirement.
Last Verified: 2026-04-16
Popular routes from Australia
We have detailed guides for the following routes:
- Australia to Argentina
- Australia to Austria
- Australia to Bangladesh
- Australia to Cambodia
- Australia to Canada
- Australia to China
- Australia to Colombia
- Australia to Croatia
- Australia to Denmark
- Australia to Hong Kong
- Australia to India
- Australia to Indonesia
- Australia to Ireland
- Australia to Malaysia
- Australia to New Zealand
- Australia to Pakistan
- Australia to Philippines
- Australia to Portugal
- Australia to Saudi Arabia
- Australia to Singapore
- Australia to South Africa
- Australia to Spain
- Australia to Sri Lanka
- Australia to Switzerland
- Australia to Taiwan
- Australia to Turkey
- Australia to United Kingdom
- Australia to United States
- Australia to Vietnam
- Australia to Zimbabwe
Frequently Asked Questions
You’ll need a health certificate from a DAFF-approved veterinarian, proof of microchip and vaccinations, and any government endorsement required by your destination country.
Any DAFF-approved veterinarian in Australia can issue a health certificate for pet export. For some destinations, the certificate then needs endorsement from DAFF.
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Australia
- Code: AU
- Airlines: 16 carriers