Moving Pets To New Zealand

An up to date rabies vaccination is needed at least 6 months prior to travel while treatment and inspection for internal and external parasites will be required 30 days beforehand.

Moving pets to new zealand. Therefore all cats and dogs entering new zealand must be treated for rabies and parasites. There are five approved quarantine facilities in new zealand which are in. Some breeds of dog. You ll need to place you pet in quarantine for at least 10 days in new zealand.

Other pets you can and cannot bring into nz. Taking pets to new zealand is not necessarily cheap. Avondale auckland cats only. The guidance document lists the approved countries which are categorised 1 to 3 according to their rabies status.

Cats and dogs can be imported only from approved countries. This will cost you approximately between nz 1 400 and nz 2 000 per animal including transportation from the airport and government maf inspection fees. If your pet s country is not on the list then. Check whether your cat or dog is eligible to come to new zealand.

These certificates outline the treatment your pet needs and by signing them your vet is declaring that they have all been completed. Be sure that you meet all of the import requirements. Veterinary protocol and administrative steps regarding animal transport to new zealand to take your dog or cat to new zealand you will need. To keep track of and certify your pet s travel into new zealand there are several pieces of paperwork that need to be filed before they can enter the country.

When moving from a non approved country your pet must first spend at least six months in an approved country and obtain a veterinary certificate before being allowed into new zealand. Remember cats and dogs must be cleared for entry into new zealand australian cats or dogs only or transferred to a quarantine facility all other countries from either auckland or christchurch airports. The minimum time period between the start of formalities to be carried out and your pet s trip to new zealand is at least five months. Because new zealand is free from many serious diseases the rules surrounding the health of imported animals are fairly strict.

As with all animal immigration you need to have all the regulatory microchipping and vaccines done by a registered vet. Chinchillas from the united kingdom uk only. You ll have to pay for permits inspections and other costs as needed for example quarantine fees. Steps to importing pets other than cats and dogs.

Moving with your pet from south africa to new zealand is an exciting adventure but requires a lot of upfront work. Don t forget transport costs. Guinea pigs from australia only. Microchip and vaccination 6 months before departure to nz.

You will be responsible for all costs for permits inspections quarantine fees etc. You re not allowed to import. Rabbits from australia only. The mpi lists some fees and charges you can expect to pay here.