We charge fees for use of the post entry quarantine (PEQ) facility in Mickleham, Victoria, when you are importing your cat or dog into Australia. These fees and charges are calculated on a cost recovery basis.
The following table outlines the set fees and charges for cats and dogs completing post entry quarantine. Additional fees may apply if the animal needs extra parasite treatments, veterinary care, an extended stay in quarantine or other services.
Note: separate fees apply for cat and dog import permit applications.
| Service | Notes | AUD ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Reservation charge* (Listed as Reservation charge – Dog or Cat on invoice) | Reservation charge for each animal | $269 |
| Importation charge* (Confirmation of reservation) Listed as PEQ Importation charge – Dog or Cat on invoice | Charge for each animal | $1,078 |
| Inspection fee (Listed as PEQ Inspection, in office, 30 mins on invoice) | Fee per 30 minutes. Fee charged per animal | $80 |
| Document assessment (Listed as PEQ Doc Assessment, in office, 30 mins on invoice) | Fee per 30 minutes. Fee charged per animal | $80 |
| 10-day quarantine accommodation (Listed as PEQ daily husbandry fee – Dog or Cat on invoice) | 10 days stay x daily rate AUD $53. Fee charged per animal. | $530 |
| 30-day quarantine accommodation (Listed as PEQ daily husbandry fee – Dog or Cat on invoice) | 30 days stay x daily rate AUD $53. Fee charged per animal. | $1,590 |
| Overstay accommodation of cat/dog | Daily rate | $53 |
| Any additional costs Out of hours collection fee per animal (Listed as OOH Out of office non-cont. - weekday or weekend – PEQ on invoice) | Weekdays Weekends & public holidays | $170 $180 |
| Any additional costs For example: Non-compliance fees or grooming appointments, private vet visits | Fee per 30 minutes. Fee charged per animal | $80 |
| Release appointment (Listed as ‘Recovery of Airline Handling charge’ on invoice) | Terminal Service Fees (charged per airway bill number) Fee charged by the airline and paid by the department on your behalf when your animal is collected from the airport | $170-350 |
| Any additional veterinary care | You will be responsible for any costs associated with private veterinary attendances or emergency veterinary care.** |
*The reservation and importation charges are non-refundable unless exceptional circumstances apply.
**For more information please see Our facility - DAFF.
Fees and charges are reviewed annually and are subject to change.
It is the importer’s responsibility to keep up to date with changes to fees, policies and procedures.
For more information regarding fees and charges (including refunds and remissions) please see Fees and charges.
Payment of invoices
You must pay your account in full before your animal’s release from the PEQ facility. Payment for post entry quarantine facility invoices must be made by credit card (Visa, MasterCard or American Express) through the Post-Entry Quarantine Reservations system.
If you have any queries about fees and payment, please contact us.