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Pet Transport Australia to Georgia: 2026 Guide

Taking your dog or cat from Australia to Georgia comes down to good timing and the right paperwork. Plan on roughly 6-10 weeks; the checklist is clear and the timing is manageable. …

6-10 wks
Preparation needed
None
Quarantine on arrival
Medium
Route complexity
Managed
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Lead time needed
6-10 weeks
Quarantine
None
Route complexity
Medium
Airlines
3 carriers on this route
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What's required
MicrochipISO 11784/11785 microchip recommended.
Rabies vaccinationCurrent rabies vaccination required.
QuarantineNo routine quarantine for compliant …
Health certificateDAFF export health certificate from …
In short: Preparing to move a pet from Australia to Georgia typically takes around 6-10 weeks. There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets.
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Step by step

The import process, in full

1
10-12 weeks before travel.
Contact Georgia's NFA with advance notification of planned pet import

Responsible: Owner or agent

2
8-10 weeks before travel.
Apply for DAFF export permit; schedule DAFF-accredited vet health assessment

Responsible: Owner or DAFF-accredited vet

3
Well before travel.
ISO microchip confirmed; rabies vaccination current

Responsible: DAFF-accredited vet in Australia

4
8 weeks before travel. Confirm live animal acceptance on all legs.
Book cargo routing SYD or MEL to TBS via DXB or IST

Responsible: Owner or agent

5
Within required DAFF window before departure.
DAFF export health certificate finalised and export clearance completed

Responsible: DAFF-accredited vet and DAFF

6
SYD or MEL to TBS via DXB or IST: typically 22-28 hours total.
Travel day: NFA inspection at TBS on arrival

Responsible: Airline cargo, then NFA at TBS

Checklist

What your pet needs

Every item below must be completed and verified before your pet can travel. Expand each category for the detail.

Microchip
ISO 11784/11785 microchip recommended.
Rabies vaccination
Current rabies vaccination required.
Quarantine
No routine quarantine for compliant arrivals.
Health certificate
DAFF export health certificate from Australia, as accepted by NFA.
Export permit
DAFF export permit required. Apply through agriculture.gov.au. Must align with Georgia NFA requirements.
Health certificate
DAFF export health certificate from a DAFF-accredited vet, with DAFF export permit specific to Georgia as the destination.
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Airlines

Carriers on this route

Not all airlines accept live animals on this route. Confirm the operating carrier's current policy for every flight segment.

Emirates SkyCargo via Dubai
Sydney SYD or Melbourne MEL to Dubai DXB, then DXB to Tbilisi TBS via connections. Emirates SkyCargo covers the long-haul Australian leg well. Confirm live animal acceptance and TBS connection options.
Cargo Only
Turkish Airlines via Istanbul
SYD or MEL to Istanbul IST via SIN or DXB connection, then IST to TBS. Turkish Airlines is the dominant carrier on the IST-TBS corridor.
Cargo Only
Qatar Airways Cargo via Doha
SYD or MEL to Doha DOH, then DOH to IST or TBS via connections. Qatar Cargo is an established long-haul live animal carrier. Confirm DOH-TBS routing availability.
Cargo Only
Costs

What this route typically costs

DAFF export permit and accredited vet fees: AUD 400-900
NFA advance notification: confirm any fee with nfa.gov.ge
Cargo SYD or MEL to TBS via DXB or IST: AUD 2,800-6,500 depending on pet size
IATA-approved travel crate: AUD 150-450
Pet transport agent (strongly recommended): AUD 800-1,800
Total typical range: AUD 4,200-9,500

Critical points

Georgia (the country) and the US state of Georgia share a name. Confirm all documentation specifies the Republic of Georgia and Tbilisi TBS throughout.

DAFF export requirements are strict. Use a DAFF-accredited vet experienced in international exports from the start.

The journey from Australia to Georgia typically takes 22 to 28 hours. Have your vet confirm your pet is fit for a journey of this duration.

NFA advance notification must be completed before departure. Do not leave this until you are in transit.

Georgia entry requirements at a glance

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

Getting the details right

Get your pet used to the travel crate weeks in advance. A calm, crate-familiar animal travels far better than one meeting the crate for the first time at the airport.

Confirm live animal acceptance on every flight segment before booking. Not all aircraft or connections take pets, and cargo terms can differ leg to leg.

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.

FAQ

Common questions

Georgia requires advance notification to the NFA (nfa.gov.ge) rather than a formal import permit. This is still mandatory and must be completed before departure. Contact the NFA at least 10-12 weeks before travel to allow processing time.
You apply for a DAFF export permit at agriculture.gov.au, specifying Georgia as the destination. DAFF specifies the health requirements for that country. A DAFF-accredited vet conducts the health examination and issues the certificate. The whole process takes eight to ten weeks, so start early.
No routine quarantine. The NFA at TBS inspects documents and health. Pets with the advance notification confirmation, DAFF certificate, current rabies vaccination, and ISO microchip are cleared without quarantine.
Specify the Republic of Georgia and Tbilisi (IATA code TBS) on every document, including the DAFF export permit application, health certificate, cargo booking, and NFA notification. If any document says just Georgia without the country context, add the full name to avoid misrouting.
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