These are the requirements for entering Australia with a dog, based on a departure from Germany/the EU. Requirements can change — always confirm with the relevant authority before you travel.
Yes – import permit via BICON (Australian biosecurity system) required
Yes, ISO 11784/11785
Yes, before titer test
Yes – rabies antibody titer test (RNAT) ≥0.5 IU/ml; blood sample taken between 12 months and 180 days before export, test valid for 12 months; export only 180 days after the sample reaches the lab
Country-specific, government-vet-endorsed certificate
Yes – min. 10 days at Mickleham (Melbourne)
Certain breeds prohibited (e.g. Pit Bull, Tosa, Dogo Argentino, Fila, Presa Canario)
Council registration after release
No fixed minimum age, but a long import process (~6 months) - pet must be old enough.
Leptospirosis vaccination or test; internal/external parasites
Yes – tick/flea & internal parasite treatment before export
These apply on the ground in the destination country — to everyone, not as an entry condition — and depend on the breed and situation (e.g. public transport, listed breeds).
State/council rules after quarantine
Quarantine/titer timing: RNAT test 180 days–24 mo. before export – too late = longer quarantine
Whole process min. 6 months; certain breeds prohibited
Authority: DAFF (Dept. of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry) – BICON
🗓️ Read at the responsible authority on 03/08/2026.
Check your specific route & airlines →For informational purposes only. Regulations change frequently — verify with the relevant authorities before travel.