NZ
Pet Transport from New Zealand
Prepared and reviewed by Dr. Sarah Okafor, International Animal Health Consultant
Export Requirements
What you need to do before your pet can leave New Zealand.
Export Permit
Official health certificate endorsed by MPI required.
Pet export from New Zealand requires an MPI-endorsed health certificate. We cover 72 routes from New Zealand.
Export requirements from New Zealand
Health Certificate: Official health certificate endorsed by MPI.
Issuing Authority: Ministry for Primary Industries
Last Verified: 2026-04-24
Popular routes from New Zealand
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Frequently Asked Questions
You need an MPI-endorsed health certificate. Check destination requirements for additional permits.
Any government-approved veterinarian in New Zealand can issue a health certificate. MPI endorsement is required before departure.
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Sources
Requirements on this page were checked against the authorities below. Rules change, so confirm current conditions with the relevant authority before you travel.
- MPI · New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries