Pet Transport from Australia to Madagascar
Bringing your dog or cat from Australia to Madagascar takes some coordination, but the requirements are well defined. Around 12-16 weeks is typical, with a straightforward sequence to work through. There is no routine quarantine, provided the paperwork is in …
The Australia to Madagascar import process
Every step must be completed in sequence. A single missed deadline can add months to your timeline. We own the entire process.
Responsible: You or your agent, via DSV
Responsible: Your vet in Australia
Responsible: Your vet in Australia
Responsible: Your vet in Australia
Responsible: You or a pet transport agent
Responsible: Owner or agent
Responsible: DSV veterinary officials
What your pet needs to enter Madagascar
Every item must be verified before your pet can board. We track each one against current standards.
What this route typically costs
Critical points
Emirates' Dubai-Antananarivo service was suspended for a period and resumed on 23 October 2025. Confirm the current schedule directly with Emirates SkyCargo before committing to travel dates, since a route with a recent disruption history is worth double-checking closer to booking.
Madagascar's import permit is a letter addressed to the Direction des Services Veterinaires, not an online application form. Apply at least 12-14 weeks out given the lack of a published turnaround.
No titre test applies from Australia, the same position that holds for the UK and US routes to Madagascar on this site, but that's Madagascar's current policy, not a permanent guarantee. Confirm with DSV close to travel.
A small arrival fee (30,000 Ariary per pet, paid at Ivato's Livestock Fund counter) is separate from anything paid in Australia before departure. Confirm accepted payment methods with your agent in advance.
Approved carriers for this route
Not all airlines accept live animals. We book only with carriers that handle live animal cargo correctly.
Meeting Madagascar's entry requirements
Advice worth following
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.
Microchip before you vaccinate. The microchip must be in place before the rabies shot for the vaccination to count, and getting this order wrong is the most common and costly mistake.
Use an official, government-authorised vet for the health certificate, not just your usual clinic. Many destinations only accept certificates signed by an approved vet.