Pets and live animals
Plane Customs| Item | Verdict | Limit | Condition | Declaration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cats and dogs | Restricted | No stated quantity | Extra conditions apply | Above allowance |
| Dangerous dog breeds | Prohibited | No stated quantity | — | Required — surrender |
| Pets carried in the cabin | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Aquarium fish | Prohibited | No stated quantity | — | Required — surrender |
| Dogs (CDC 2024 import rule) | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
Official sources
Last verified 2026-09-19
- What live animals and pets can you bring in? Australian Border Force · Mar 3, 2026
- Importing animals Australian Border Force · Sep 22, 2024
- Importing animals Australian Border Force · Sep 22, 2024
- Live cats and dogs arriving on private or chartered flights Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) · Jul 10, 2026
- Unique or exotic pets Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
- How to import a cat or dog Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry