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The department will honour the former 24-month RNATT validity period for all applications submitted and with ‘Accepted’ status in BICON on, or prior to 28 February 2023.
If you want to bring your cat or dog to Australia, you may need to apply for an import permit. Cats and dogs from some countries or territories do not need a permit.
Read the right step-by-step guide for importing your cat or dog.
When your cat or dog leaves Australia it immediately loses its Australian health status. This means you might not be able to bring it back to Australia at short notice. Please consider the information below before exporting your cat or dog.
On 1 March 2023 we will be implementing revised import conditions for dogs and cats. See more about changes to rabies virus requirements for live dog and cat imports.
We are reforming the import pathway for assistance animals to include cats.
In the interim, we can consider import permit applications for assistance cats.
Contact us for guidance on travelling with your assistance cat via email (imports@aff.gov.au)
All assistance dogs coming to Australia must meet import conditions.
This applies to:
Australia needs your help to protect its important agricultural industries and unique natural environment from exotic pests and diseases. By meeting the department's requirements you will ensure the fastest clearance of containers and help Australia keep out exotic pests and diseases.
Import conditions for table grapes from China are available on the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON), making the import of these goods possible.
Import conditions for table grapes from Chile are available on the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON), making the import of these goods possible.
Import conditions for table grapes from California are available on the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON), making the import of these goods possible.
Import conditions for sweetcorn seed for sowing from the United States of America are available on the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON), making the import of these goods possible.
