Pet Transport from Fiji to Australia
Bringing your dog or cat from Fiji to Australia takes some coordination, but the requirements are well defined. Around 10-14 weeks is typical, with a straightforward sequence to work through. Factor in 10 days of quarantine at the destination. You will not …
The Fiji to Australia 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: Your vet in Fiji
Responsible: Your vet in Fiji
Responsible: You or your agent
Responsible: You or your agent
Responsible: BAF veterinary officer
Responsible: You or your agent
Responsible: DAFF and airline cargo handlers
What your pet needs to enter Australia
Every item must be verified before your pet can board. We track each one against current standards.
What this route typically costs
Critical points
All pets entering Australia must land at Melbourne. No other Australian airport is approved for quarantine intake, regardless of your final destination in the country.
Fiji's Group 2 status removes the titre test, but it doesn't remove the 10-day Mickleham stay or the BICON import permit. Some owners assume a rabies-free origin means no quarantine at all; it doesn't.
Older guidance on this site for other origins references a Group 3 or Group 4 system with a 180-day wait. That framework applies to rabies-controlled countries such as Canada, not to Fiji's Group 2 rabies-free classification. Confirm Fiji's current group directly with DAFF before you plan around the wrong figure.
Approved carriers for this route
Not all airlines accept live animals. We book only with carriers that handle live animal cargo correctly.
Meeting Australia's entry requirements
Advice worth following
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.
If this is your first international move, consider an IPATA-registered pet transport agent. They handle the documents, airline booking and crate sizing, and can troubleshoot problems.
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.