Import Permit

[wayrod]

As mentioned is one of the changes, there is also changes effective 1st February 2012 regarding booking and paying for quarantine station space at the time of booking.

Email I received from AQIS:

Effective immediately, cats and dogs from Cyprus are required to have a rabies vaccination and rabies titre test prior to entry into Australia.

From 1 January 2012, cats and dogs from the UK, Malta, Republic of Ireland, and Sweden will be required to have a rabies vaccination and rabies titre test prior to entry into Australia.

For specific details, please refer to the Information Package 4 - Quarantine requirements for the importation of cats and dogs from AQIS approved countries in which rabies is absent or well controlled.

There is an exceptionally high volume of import permit applications and enquires currently being submitted due to the changes in the EU policy. AQIS is currently working on a time frame of 20 business days to process import permit applications.

NEW! Please be aware, due to change in departmental policy, from 1 February 2012, payment for quarantine accommodation for your animal/s will be due at the time of making a booking at your chosen quarantine station. See http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/cat-dogs/accom/govt-stations for further information.

Thank you for your enquiry to the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) - Live Animal Imports Program. In line with the AQIS service charter, please allow up to ten (10) business days for a written reply to your email query. You can view the AQIS service charter at: www.daff.gov.au/aqis/about/reports-pubs/service-charter

Please note that fees are subject to change without notice. It is the responsibility of the client to regularly visit the AQIS website for information on updates or amendments to AQIS fees and import conditions.

Import Permit Applications (www.daff.gov.au/aqis/cat-dogs/application)

AQIS always strives to assess your application and grant an import permit within ten (10) business days once all required information has been received. However, in exceptional circumstance it may take longer than 10 business days to assess and grant an import permit. AQIS will attempt to contact you if further information is required to complete the assessment process.

AQIS does not issue confirmation for receipt of manual (email, fax or post) import permit applications. If you have submitted an eLodgement online application you will receive an automated email confirmation containing your application reference number.

Importing Cats and Dogs Information

• Cats and dogs returning to Australia

Taking your cat or dog overseas? Check they are eligible to come back. See the attached brochure.

• Canine Influenza Vaccination is a mandatory condition for dogs being exported from the USA with an import permit issued after 1 April 2011.

For more details please refer to the AQIS webpage for Category 4 countries.

AQIS - Live Animal Imports Program

Telephone Helpline: + 61 2 6272 4454

Monday to Friday - between 9:00 am and 12:30 pm or 1:30 pm and 4:30 pm

The office is closed on Saturday, Sunday and Australian Public Holidays.

Post: GPO Box 858, Canberra ACT 2601 AUSTRALIA

Fax: + 61 2 6272 3110

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/live-animals

Search the AQIS Import Conditions Database (ICON) at www.aqis.gov.au/icon

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[flatchat]

If you get the waybill number, you can actually track the pup on his journey. It was very relieving to see that he had been uploaded at Heathrow (came from Sweden) and that he wasn't offloaded at Singapore. I would definitely use an agent!!

[Wazzat Xolo]

It is getting a bit more difficult to import dogs now, well in a sense its almost like USA where one MUST use an agent ( maybe thats the way we are heading! Flatchat its great to track where they are, I get photos along the route sent of mine as well!