Lead time needed
8-12 weeks
Quarantine
7 days
Route complexity
Medium
Airlines
3 carriers on this route
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Pet Transport from Australia to Fiji

Taking your dog or cat from Australia to Fiji comes down to good timing and the right paperwork. Expect about 8-12 weeks. Nothing here is unusually complex, but the deadlines matter. Your pet will spend 7 days in quarantine after landing. This route does not …

In short: Preparing to move a pet from Australia to Fiji typically takes around 8-12 weeks. Expect 7 days of quarantine on arrival. A rabies titre test is not required.
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Step by step

The Australia to Fiji import process

Every step must be completed in sequence. A single missed deadline can add months to your timeline. We own the entire process.

1
Start of planning.
Confirm the microchip is fitted before any vaccination is given.

Responsible: Your vet in Australia

2
At least 30 days before export, not more than 12 months.
Complete the rabies vaccination and core vaccination course.

Responsible: Your vet in Australia

3
Once vaccinations are confirmed. Allow around 5 working days for processing; the permit runs for 6 months.
Apply for the BAF import permit.

Responsible: You or your agent

4
At least a few weeks before travel; spaces are limited.
Book the Koronivia PEQ quarantine slot with BAF.

Responsible: You or your agent

5
4-6 weeks before travel.
Book cargo space on Fiji Airways, Qantas or Jetstar for the Nadi leg.

Responsible: You or your agent

6
Within the permit's validity window.
Health certificate endorsed at the final vet check, then travel.

Responsible: Australian vet and BAF

7
7 days minimum on arrival.
Transfer directly to Koronivia PEQ for the 7-day quarantine stay.

Responsible: BAF

Requirements

What your pet needs to enter Fiji

Every item must be verified before your pet can board. We track each one against current standards.

Microchip
ISO-compatible microchip (AVID, Trovan, Destron or ISO standard) required before …
Rabies vaccination
Required, alongside core vaccinations, dogs need distemper, infectious canine …
Rabies titre test
Not required for this direction. Australia sits in BAF's Group A tier, the small …
Quarantine
Mandatory, but short by the standards of this build: a 7-day stay at BAF's Post …
Import permit
Import permit required from BAF before departure, applied for via baf.com.fj or …
Health certificate
The Australian vet's export certificate must be endorsed at the final pre-export …
Export permit
No general export permit for a privately owned dog or cat leaving Australia. …
Costs

What this route typically costs

Vet fees for vaccinations and the health certificate in Australia: AUD …
BAF import permit: BAF does not publish a fixed fee online. Budget FJD …
Koronivia PEQ facility fee for the 7-day stay: shorter than the 30-day …
IATA-compliant travel crate: AUD 120-400 depending on breed size.
Cargo fare, Australia to Nadi direct: AUD 900-2,200.
Specialist agent fee (recommended given the permit and quarantine …
Typical all-in total for a mid-size dog: AUD 2,000-4,500. This is a …

Critical points

The 7-day quarantine is not a loophole. It is the shortest stay BAF offers, reserved for Group A rabies-free origins, and it still requires the same import permit and booked PEQ slot as every other route.

BAF's country classifications are not published as one definitive public list. Confirm Australia's current Group A status directly with BAF before committing to vaccination dates, since a reclassification would change the quarantine length.

Koronivia has limited PEQ capacity. Book the slot as soon as the import permit is granted, not once flights are already booked.

Airlines

Approved carriers for this route

Not all airlines accept live animals. We book only with carriers that handle live animal cargo correctly.

Fiji Airways
Flies Nadi direct to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, with a new three-times-weekly Nadi to …
Cargo Only
Qantas
A Fiji Airways codeshare partner across the Pacific network, useful for onward domestic …
Cargo Only
Jetstar
Another Fiji Airways codeshare partner, sometimes a workable alternative for the Australia …
Cargo Only

What Fiji requires

The path into Fiji is straightforward to follow once you know the steps. Give the time-sensitive items priority and check the details below.

Avoiding the common mistakes

Keep every original document together and take copies. Border officials want originals, and a missing signature or date can hold up clearance.

Work backwards from your travel date and add a buffer. Fixed waiting periods mean a single slipped appointment can push the whole move back by weeks.

Check the airline’s crate size and labelling rules early. An undersized or wrongly labelled crate is a frequent reason pets are refused at check-in.

Ask about temperature embargoes for your travel window. Summer and winter cargo restrictions can rule out certain routes and dates entirely.

FAQ

Common questions

7 days minimum, at BAF’s Post Entry Quarantine station at Koronivia, Nausori. Australia falls into BAF’s Group A tier of rabies-free origins, which carries a much shorter stay than the 30-day minimum applied to Group B countries such as the UK and USA.
No. Group A origins, including Australia, are not required to take the titre test that Group B countries face. A completed rabies and core vaccination course, at least 30 days before export, is still required.
Yes. Fiji Airways flies Nadi to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane direct, with a new Nadi to Gold Coast service added in June 2026. Pets travel as manifest cargo, booked through the Fiji Freight Department rather than a standard airline reservation.
Yes. Every pet entering Fiji needs a BAF import permit, regardless of quarantine tier. Processing takes around 5 working days and the permit is valid for 6 months from issue.
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AU FJAustralia to Fiji
International pet transport route
Lead time8-12 weeks
Quarantine7 days
ComplexityMedium
Airlines3
ServiceDoor to door
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