Pet travel from Dubai to AustraliaDocuments & vet certificate
Planning pet travel from Dubai to Australia? This page gives the Australia pet import requirements from the UAE for dogs and cats, the steps, and our prices. Our vets in JVC do the fit to fly certificate (the dog and cat travel certificate), the pet passport and the blood tests, and guide you on the MOCCAE pet export certificate. Import permit, rabies titre test, 180 days wait after the sample and at least 10 days quarantine. Plan for 7 months or more.
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The UAE is an approved Group 3 country for dogs and cats.
Australia pet import requirements from the UAE
The rules for a pet dog or cat that travels from the UAE to Australia, in plain words. When the official rules are not clear, we say so: our vet confirms that point at your first visit.
Import permitYes
Import permit in BICON (online). You apply after the titre test declaration. It usually takes 20 to 40 business days, and up to 123 business days. Fees apply. The permit is valid until the titre test expires.
MicrochipYes
An ISO microchip. Chips that start with 999 are not accepted. The vet scans it at every visit.
Rabies vaccineYes
Dogs at least 84 days old. The vaccine must stay valid with no gap from the blood sample to export. After a first vaccine, wait 3 to 4 weeks before the blood sample.
Rabies titre test (blood test)Yes
FAVN or RFFIT, at least 0.5 IU/ml. The sample is 12 months to 180 days before export. Your pet can export only 180 days after the laboratory receives the sample. A government (official) vet signs the titre declaration. The result is valid 12 months.
Other vaccines, tests and treatmentsYes
An optional identity check by a government vet before the blood sample (not at the same visit). It cuts quarantine from at least 30 days to at least 10 days. The permit gives more tests and treatments for dogs.
The full list of dog tests and treatments in the permit (for example Ehrlichia, Leishmania, Brucella canis, Babesia and parasites) and their timing: our vet confirms this at your first visit.
The rules for cats: our vet confirms this at your first visit.
QuarantineYes
Yes. Post-entry quarantine in Mickleham (Melbourne): at least 10 days with the identity check, else at least 30 days. Fees apply.
Dog breedsYes
Banned: Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Japanese Tosa, American Pit Bull Terrier or Pit Bull Terrier, Presa Canario, and some wolf hybrids. German Shepherds are allowed.
Health certificateYes
The Australian certificate for the UAE, signed by a government-approved vet and an official vet.
When the certificate must be issued: our vet confirms this at your first visit.
Step-by-step timeline: Dubai to Australia
- 1
Month 1
Our vet checks the ISO microchip (chips that start with 999 are not accepted) and the rabies vaccine. An optional identity check by a government vet comes before the blood sample.
- 2
3 to 4 weeks after a first rabies vaccine
We take the blood sample for the rabies titre test (FAVN or RFFIT).
- 3
Month 2
The result arrives in about 2 to 3 weeks. A government vet signs the titre declaration. Then you apply for the import permit in BICON (usually 20 to 40 business days).
- 4
Months 2 to 6
We do the dog tests and treatments that the permit asks for. You book the post-entry quarantine in Mickleham.
- 5
180 days after the laboratory receives the sample
The earliest export date. The government certificate is done in the time that the permit gives.
Pet relocation Dubai to Australia: what Pet Avenue does
- We check your pet's microchip, vaccines and documents against the rules for Australia.
- A vet examines your pet and issues the clinic health certificate (fit to travel) in the correct time window.
- We take the blood sample for the rabies titre test and send it to an approved external laboratory. The result takes about 2 to 3 weeks.
- We tell you which documents the import permit needs. You (or your agent) apply for the permit.
- We guide you on the UAE export certificate. You apply for it yourself on the MOCCAE website.
We do the vet part of your pet's move. Your airline or a pet relocation company books the flight or the cargo.
Dogs and cats: the differences
- Dogs need more tests and treatments before export. The permit gives the list (for example Ehrlichia, Leishmania, Brucella canis and Babesia). Our vet confirms the list and the timing.
- Cats have a separate Australian guide. Our vet confirms the rules for cats at your first visit.
- The banned-breed list is for dogs. German Shepherds are allowed.
Cost estimate: pet travel documents for Australia
Our clinic items only, in AED incl. VAT, for 1, 2 or 3 pets. Fees of the government, the airline and Australia are not included.
| Clinic item | 1 pet | 2 pets | 3 pets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fit-to-travel examination and health certificate | AED 278 | AED 556 | AED 834 |
| Rabies titre (FAVN) blood test | AED 1,250 | AED 2,500 | AED 3,750 |
| Total (incl. VAT) | AED 1,528 | AED 3,056 | AED 4,584 |
The permit adds tests and parasite treatments. They are not in this estimate.
Only if necessary
- Microchip (ISO)If your pet has no ISO microchip.
- AED 157.50 per pet
- Rabies vaccineIf the vaccine is not valid for travel. The annual vaccine package (consultation, rabies and core vaccine) is AED 255.
- Our vet tells you the price
- New pet passportIf your pet has no passport.
- AED 100 per pet
- Leishmania test (IFAT), if the permit asks for it
- AED 1,050 per pet
- Ehrlichia canis test (IFAT), if the permit asks for it
- AED 600 per pet
- Other tests and parasite treatments that the permit asks for
- Our vet tells you the price
Not included in our prices
- The MOCCAE export certificate fee: AED 100 for up to 2 pets, valid 30 days. You apply and pay on the MOCCAE website. We guide you.
- Airline, cargo and pet relocation costs.
- The import permit and the fees of the destination country.
- Quarantine costs in the destination country, if quarantine applies.
Earliest travel
About 7 months or more: 180 days after the laboratory receives the sample, and the permit. The Australian department advises at least 6 months.
The rabies titre test result takes about 2 to 3 weeks. The UAE export certificate from MOCCAE is valid 30 days.
Airline and cargo notes
- Your pet goes to post-entry quarantine in Mickleham (Melbourne): at least 10 days with the identity check, else at least 30 days.
- Book the flight only after you have the import permit and the quarantine booking.
- Each airline has its own rules: cabin, checked baggage or cargo, the crate size and the breeds that it accepts. Ask your airline before you book.
- In the UAE summer (about May to September), many airlines limit pets in the hold because of the heat. Plan early.
- Check the rules of each transit country too. A transit can change the documents that your pet needs.
Common mistakes
- The rabies vaccine has a gap between the blood sample and export.
- The 180 days are counted from the sample date. They start when the laboratory receives the sample.
- No identity check before the blood sample, so the quarantine is at least 30 days.
- The MOCCAE export certificate is applied for too late. It is valid 30 days: apply in time for your flight.
- The flight is booked before the permit, the titre result or the waiting time is complete.
Questions: pet travel to Australia
Does my dog or cat need a rabies titre test to fly from Dubai to Australia?
Yes. FAVN or RFFIT, at least 0.5 IU/ml. The sample is 12 months to 180 days before export. Your pet can export only 180 days after the laboratory receives the sample. A government (official) vet signs the titre declaration. The result is valid 12 months.
Do I need an import permit to take my pet from the UAE to Australia?
Yes. Import permit in BICON (online). You apply after the titre test declaration. It usually takes 20 to 40 business days, and up to 123 business days. Fees apply. The permit is valid until the titre test expires. Who applies: You. Time: 20 to 40 business days, up to 123.
Does my pet go into quarantine in Australia?
Yes. Post-entry quarantine in Mickleham (Melbourne): at least 10 days with the identity check, else at least 30 days. Fees apply.
Which health certificate does my pet need for Australia?
The Australian certificate for the UAE, signed by a government-approved vet and an official vet. When the certificate must be issued: our vet confirms this at your first visit.
Are some dog breeds banned or restricted in Australia?
Yes. Banned: Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Japanese Tosa, American Pit Bull Terrier or Pit Bull Terrier, Presa Canario, and some wolf hybrids. German Shepherds are allowed.
How early should I start to prepare my pet for Australia?
About 7 months or more: 180 days after the laboratory receives the sample, and the permit. The Australian department advises at least 6 months.
How much do the vet documents for Australia cost at Pet Avenue?
Our clinic items are AED 1,528 for 1 pet, incl. VAT. A microchip (AED 157.50), a rabies vaccine or a pet passport (AED 100) are added only if your pet does not have them. Not included: the MOCCAE fee, the airline or cargo cost, the import permit and fees of Australia, and quarantine.
Who applies for the MOCCAE pet export certificate for Australia?
You do. At this time, you apply on the MOCCAE website and pay the government fee: AED 100 for up to 2 pets, valid 30 days. MOCCAE can inspect your pet. We give you the clinic documents and guide you.
Official sources
- Australia: Step-by-step guides to import cats and dogs(opens in a new tab)
- Australia: Category 3 step-by-step guide for dogs(opens in a new tab)
- MOCCAE: Animal health certificate for export of live animals(opens in a new tab)
Last checked 27 Oct 2026. Rules can change; our vet confirms everything at your first visit.
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