Moving With Pets To New Zealand

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.

Moving with pets to new zealand. Please ensure your pet s vaccinations are fully up to date unvaccinated pets may be denied access into boarding facilities book air transportation well in advance if you are using your own pet security cage then it s a good idea to let the animal sleep prior to move day so they can adjust to the smell and confined space before travelling. The mpi lists some fees and charges you can expect to pay here. Don t forget transport costs. Pets travelling to new zealand are subject to 10 days quarantine upon arrival in new zealand.

There is are only 2 quarantine station locations in new zealand. You will be responsible for all costs for permits inspections quarantine fees etc. Steps to importing pets other than cats and dogs. All medical treatments should be carried.

International pet travel pricing depends on the destination. Rabbits from australia only. 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. You ll have to pay for permits inspections and other costs as needed for example quarantine fees.

You ll need to place you pet in quarantine for at least 10 days in new zealand. We can assist in getting your pets home to you after quarantine is complete there is no need to travel to the quarantine station to collect the pets. Because new zealand is free from many serious diseases the rules surrounding the health of imported animals are fairly strict. 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.

Therefore all cats and dogs entering new zealand must be treated for rabies and parasites. Move my pet is mpi and airline approved all pet transporters have to be. 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. The guidance document lists the approved countries which are categorised 1 to 3 according to their rabies status.

Around new zealand pet travel is through air new zealand and is charged by total weight pet plus crate. Avondale auckland cats only. Medical requirements for moving pets to new zealand. Be sure that you meet all of the import requirements.

If your pet s country is not on the list then. In summary immigrating with pets new zealand. There are five approved quarantine facilities in new zealand which are in. 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.

Check whether your cat or dog is eligible to come to new zealand. Some breeds of dog. You re not allowed to import. Taking pets to new zealand is not necessarily cheap.

Chinchillas from the united kingdom uk only. In order to provide an accurate price please have your pets weight handy when you call. These certificates outline the treatment your pet needs and by signing them your vet is declaring that they have all been completed. Guinea pigs from australia only.