If you are relocating a pet from Myanmar to Australia, the process is manageable once you know the sequence. This route sits at the strict end, and about 26-32 weeks of preparation …
In short:
Preparing to move a pet from Myanmar to Australia
typically takes around 26-32 weeks.
Quarantine is required on arrival, so check the requirements below.
A rabies titre test may be required depending on your pet's origin, so check the requirements below.
Verification date not recorded. Confirm current requirements with the destination authority.
Prepared and reviewed by Marcus Webb, Senior Pet Relocation Consultant
Step by step
The import process, in full
1
First step - must be done before any vaccinations.
Microchip your pet (ISO 11784/11785 standard)
Responsible: Your veterinarian
2
Blood drawn at least 30 days after vaccination. 90-day wait after successful result.
Rabies titre test (blood test at accredited laboratory)
Responsible: Your veterinarian + approved laboratory
3
Apply early: allow 4-6 weeks
Apply for import permit from Australia
Responsible: You (or your pet transport agent)
4
2-4 weeks before travel. Confirm pet space with airline directly.
Book IATA-compliant flight and cargo/cabin space
Responsible: You (or your pet transport agent)
5
Within 10 days of travel (check destination-specific requirement)
Obtain official veterinary health certificate
Responsible: Official veterinarian
6
3-4 hours before departure for cargo pets; 2 hours for cabin
Travel day: arrive early, present all documentation at cargo desk
Responsible: You + airline check-in/cargo desk
7
Immediately on arrival (mandatory)
Quarantine on arrival (varies days)
Responsible: Australia quarantine authority
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
Required (ISO 11784/11785). Must be implanted before or on same day as rabies vaccination
Rabies vaccination
Minimum age: 12 weeks. Vaccination schedule must be completed before titre test blood draw
Rabies titre test
Required for Group 3 origins only, not Group 1 or Group 2. Minimum 0.5 IU/ml, and the animal is eligible for export only 180 days after the blood sample was taken.
Quarantine
Mandatory quarantine. Facility: Mickleham Post Entry Quarantine Facility. Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Import permit
Required. Must be obtained BEFORE travel. Permit specifies conditions for import.
Health certificate
Required. Government-issued veterinary health certificate (country-specific format). Issued by: Government veterinarian in country of export. Certificate format is NON-NEGOTIABLE. Must use exact DAFF-approved format for the specific country of export.
Export permit
Required. Issued by DAH.
Health certificate
Required
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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.
Qantas
Cargo: QantasFreighter network for pet transport. Brachycephalic breeds restricted year-round. Temperature embargoes: seasonal restrictions during Australian summer (Dec-Feb)
Cargo Only
Emirates
Cargo: Emirates SkyCargo handles all pet transport as manifested cargo. Brachycephalic breeds accepted with additional requirements and seasonal restrictions. Temperature embargoes during extreme heat (summer months in Gulf region)
Cargo Only
Lufthansa
Pets travel as manifest cargo only on this route; Australia does not accept arrivals in the cabin or as accompanied baggage. Cargo: larger pets via Lufthansa Cargo in pressurised, temperature-controlled hold. Brachycephalic breeds restricted from cargo year-round
Cargo
British Airways
Cargo: Pets transported via British Airways World Cargo in temperature-controlled hold. Book through approved cargo agent. No cabin pets on any route.
Cargo Only
Singapore Airlines
Cargo: Pets travel in temperature-controlled hold. Brachycephalic breeds subject to restrictions. Temperature embargoes apply on certain routes/seasons
Cargo Only
Cathay Pacific
Cargo: Pets travel as manifested cargo in temperature-controlled hold. Brachycephalic breeds restricted during summer months. Hong Kong AFCD import regulations must be met
Cargo Only
Air France
Pets travel as manifest cargo only on this route; Australia does not accept arrivals in the cabin or as accompanied baggage. Cargo transport available for larger pets. Brachycephalic breeds subject to restrictions/seasonal embargoes
Cargo
KLM
Pets travel as manifest cargo only on this route; Australia does not accept arrivals in the cabin or as accompanied baggage. Cargo: pets transported via KLM Cargo. Temperature restrictions apply. Brachycephalic breeds restricted from cargo
Cargo
Costs
What this route typically costs
Airline cargo or cabin fees (varies by carrier, route, pet weight, and crate size)
IATA-compliant travel crate (purchase or hire)
Veterinary fees: vaccinations, microchipping, health certificate
Rabies titre test laboratory fee
Import permit application fee (Australia)
Quarantine facility fees (owner-paid at destination)
Pet transport agent fee (recommended for complex routes)
Critical points
No pet enters Australia in the cabin. Every cat and dog arrives as manifest cargo, lands at Melbourne, and goes to the Mickleham quarantine facility for at least 10 days. Airlines that sell cabin places for pets on their other routes cannot do it here, so book cargo through the airline's freight division or an IATA-accredited agent.
Mandatory quarantine required on arrival. Plan for separation from your pet.
Import permit must be obtained before travel. Apply well in advance.
Always verify current regulations with the destination country's official veterinary authority before travel.
How Australia handles incoming pets
Australia runs a strict import regime, so every document is checked closely on arrival. Build your plan around the fixed waiting periods, because they set the pace for everything else.
What experienced owners do
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
Allow at least 26 weeks from starting preparations to travel day. Some steps involve mandatory waiting periods that cannot be shortened, so starting early is the only way to keep to your schedule.
Yes, quarantine is mandatory in Australia. Your pet will stay at the designated quarantine facility on arrival. Confirm the facility, duration, and current charges with the destination authority before travel.
The question does not arise in the usual way, because Australia does not accept pets directly from a country outside its approved groups. The pet has to be resident in an approved country first, and the titre rules that apply are that country’s and then Australia’s Group 3 rules: a result of at least 0.5 IU/ml, with export eligible 180 days after the blood sample. Check your own country’s status with DAFF before anything else, because it decides whether this is one move or two.
Yes, an import permit is required from the Australia veterinary authority. Apply before you book your flight. The permit specifies conditions your pet must meet and must be obtained in advance.
Your pet needs a government-issued veterinary health certificate from an official vet in Myanmar. The certificate must be issued within 10 days of travel. Present the original (not a copy) at check-in. Check Australia’s authority for the exact format required.
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Requirements on this page were checked against the authorities below. Rules change, so confirm
current conditions with the relevant authority before you travel.
DAFF· Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
IATA· International Air Transport Association, Live Animals Regulations