2017/2025 biosecurity procedures and permit application information; pet admission and health schedules remain unconfirmed.
Documents and permits
Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage
Section 22 requires arriving passengers to make a biosecurity declaration and submit accompanied baggage/animals for inspection when directed.
Selected official requirements for healthy adult personal pets. Departure selection does not establish residence history, eligibility, permit approval or airline acceptance. Confirm the actual permit and journey with the authority. Only general procedures under the government’s consolidated 2017 Act and published 2025 amendment. Animals are regulated articles, but current dog/cat import specifications were not obtained. The old 1965 one-month rule is not imported as a universal deadline, and electronic documents are conditional.
For animal cargo clearance under section 24, provide origin, nature/quantity and applicable sanitary certificate, permit and specified-measure documents. Cooperate with holding-area inspection and requested tests.
Selected official requirements for healthy adult personal pets. Departure selection does not establish residence history, eligibility, permit approval or airline acceptance. Confirm the actual permit and journey with the authority. Only general procedures under the government’s consolidated 2017 Act and published 2025 amendment. Animals are regulated articles, but current dog/cat import specifications were not obtained. The old 1965 one-month rule is not imported as a universal deadline, and electronic documents are conditional.
Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage / Separate cargo service
A section 28 permit application, where required, must give origin evidence, animal description/quantity, expected arrival and further information for risk assessment. Confirm the applicable pet permit before submission.
Selected official requirements for healthy adult personal pets. Departure selection does not establish residence history, eligibility, permit approval or airline acceptance. Confirm the actual permit and journey with the authority. Only general procedures under the government’s consolidated 2017 Act and published 2025 amendment. Animals are regulated articles, but current dog/cat import specifications were not obtained. The old 1965 one-month rule is not imported as a universal deadline, and electronic documents are conditional.
Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage / Separate cargo service
Section 31’s written exemption is for one import and remains conditional; exemption from permit/specifications does not waive import clearance. Do not presume automatic release or fixed quarantine days.
Selected official requirements for healthy adult personal pets. Departure selection does not establish residence history, eligibility, permit approval or airline acceptance. Confirm the actual permit and journey with the authority. Only general procedures under the government’s consolidated 2017 Act and published 2025 amendment. Animals are regulated articles, but current dog/cat import specifications were not obtained. The old 1965 one-month rule is not imported as a universal deadline, and electronic documents are conditional.
Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage / Separate cargo service
Rules depend on the route, animal and operating carrier. Confirm your own journey with the relevant authority and airline.
Applicable conditions
Current dog/cat-specific origin, permit, vaccination and quarantine conditions have not been obtained. The 2017 Act has repeal/savings provisions, so the old 1965 rule alone does not prove a current one-month pet deadline.
Selected official requirements for healthy adult personal pets. Departure selection does not establish residence history, eligibility, permit approval or airline acceptance. Confirm the actual permit and journey with the authority. Only general procedures under the government’s consolidated 2017 Act and published 2025 amendment. Animals are regulated articles, but current dog/cat import specifications were not obtained. The old 1965 one-month rule is not imported as a universal deadline, and electronic documents are conditional.
Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage / Separate cargo service
Rules depend on the route, animal and operating carrier. Confirm your own journey with the relevant authority and airline.
Applicable conditions
The published Act No.3 of 2025 permits electronic documents as prescribed by regulations and security procedures; it does not mean every emailed pet certificate is accepted. Obtain confirmation of the actual submission format.
Selected official requirements for healthy adult personal pets. Departure selection does not establish residence history, eligibility, permit approval or airline acceptance. Confirm the actual permit and journey with the authority. Only general procedures under the government’s consolidated 2017 Act and published 2025 amendment. Animals are regulated articles, but current dog/cat import specifications were not obtained. The old 1965 one-month rule is not imported as a universal deadline, and electronic documents are conditional.
