Notice to Industry – Pigeon Imports

Purpose

This purpose of this webpage is to assist importers with a timeline for the submission of information/applications to the department for the import of pigeon consignments.

Submission of applications and documentation

The following table summarises the timeframes for submission of forms and applications. Information regarding the details of these is not covered in this document. Details are available on the department’s website and/or via the relevant contacts listed below.

Application or form to be submitted by the importer Date or time Contact/More information

Booking the quarantine facility

On or before 30 April for bookings in the following two  calendar years

Complete the Application for booking at PEQ – Avian Compound DOCX [80 KB]

Note: a charge is payable secure the booking.

Please refer to the department’s charging guidelines for more information on post-entry quarantine fees.
Apply for import permit Six (6) months prior to import Visit the department’s Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON) to apply.
Submit:
  • Final, complete Health certificate 1 – Source flock declaration fully endorsed by the Official Veterinarian
  • Final, complete Health certificate 2 – Approval of the pre-export quarantine facility fully endorsed by the Official Veterinarian.
 Within 7 days after the pigeons have entered pre-export quarantine To the following email addresses:
Submit:
  • A Notice of intent to import pigeons form (NOI)
  • A draft copy of Health certificate 3 – Health certification requirements for pre-export quarantine and any necessary attachments (e.g. laboratory reports and bird identification lists) for pre-export compliance assessment prior to uplift.
The department will not provide approval for the consignment to be uplifted until satisfied that pre-export compliance has been demonstrated.		 3-7 business days prior to scheduled arrival of pigeons in Australia To the following email addresses:
Submit:
  • Final, complete Health certificate 3 – Health certification requirements for pre-export quarantine and any necessary attachments (e.g. laboratory reports and bird identification lists) fully endorsed by the Official Veterinarian
  • Final, complete Health certificate 4 – Government Veterinary Officer health certification fully endorsed by the Official Veterinarian
  • Final, complete Health certificate 5 – Aircraft cleaning and disinfection fully endorsed by the Official Veterinarian
  • Transhipment form for pigeon importers DOCX [ 81 KB]
 On arrival in Australia To the following email addresses:

In accordance with the department’s Biosecurity Cost Recovery Implementation Statement, importers are required to pay all costs associated with the importation and quarantine of imported pigeons and sentinels, including health certification/documentation assessment and assessment/management of any non-compliances. Live pigeons are a high-risk import commodity. Importers will be required to pay all costs, even in the event that the consignment does not meet import requirements and is not eligible for release from biosecurity control.

General enquiries

Call 1800 900 090

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