Lead time needed
16-24 weeks
Quarantine
10 days
Route complexity
High
Airlines
5 carriers on this route
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Pet Transport from Poland to Australia

Taking your dog or cat from Poland to Australia comes down to good timing and the right paperwork. There is a fair amount of paperwork here, so plan on around 16-24 weeks. Factor in 10 days of quarantine at the destination. You will not need a rabies titre …

In short: Preparing to move a pet from Poland to Australia typically takes around 16-24 weeks. Expect 10 days of quarantine on arrival. A rabies titre test is not required.
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Step by step

The Poland 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.

1
First step, before vaccinations.
Implant ISO microchip

Responsible: Veterinarian

2
After microchip is confirmed.
Rabies vaccination

Responsible: Veterinarian

3
As early as possible, ideally 4-6 months before travel.
Apply for DAFF import permit via BICON

Responsible: Owner or agent

4
Immediately after permit is granted.
Book quarantine space at Mickleham MARS

Responsible: Owner or agent

5
8-12 weeks before travel.
Book cargo space to Melbourne (MEL)

Responsible: Owner or agent

6
At least 4 weeks before travel.
Acclimatise pet to IATA-compliant crate

Responsible: Owner

7
Within 10 days of travel.
Obtain official health certificate from PIWet-authorised official vet

Responsible: PIWet-authorised official veterinarian

8
Arrive at cargo check-in 3-4 hours before departure.
Depart to Melbourne as cargo

Responsible: Airline cargo

9
Mandatory on arrival.
10-day quarantine at Mickleham

Responsible: DAFF / MARS

Requirements

What your pet needs to enter Australia

Every item must be verified before your pet can board. We track each one against current standards.

Microchip
ISO 11784/11785 microchip mandatory. Must be implanted before any rabies …
Rabies vaccination
Current and valid rabies vaccination required. Within manufacturer-stated …
Rabies titre test
Not required. Poland is DAFF Group 2 (rabies-controlled). Group 2 countries are …
Quarantine
Mandatory. Minimum 10 days at the MARS facility, Mickleham, Victoria. All pets …
Import permit
Required. Apply through the DAFF BICON system before booking flights or …
Health certificate
Required. Official PIWet-certified health certificate in DAFF-approved format …
Export permit
No export permit required for personal pet exports from Poland. Poland is an EU …
Costs

What this route typically costs

DAFF import permit: approximately AUD 60-120
Quarantine at Mickleham (10 days): approximately AUD 1,877 per pet. …
Airline cargo from Poland to Melbourne: approximately PLN 4,000-12,000 …
IATA-compliant crate: PLN 350-1,800
PIWet official vet health certificate: PLN 300-800
Vaccinations and microchip: PLN 300-800
Pet transport agent: PLN 2,500-8,000 (recommended)

Critical points

All pets must arrive at Melbourne International Airport (MEL). No other Australian airport accepts international pet imports.

Poland is DAFF Group 2 (no titre test). Confirm this classification is current at agriculture.gov.au before booking.

Quarantine fee must be paid before release. Budget AUD 1,877+ per pet.

Health certificate valid for 10 days from issue.

Airlines

Approved carriers for this route

Not all airlines accept live animals. We book only with carriers that handle live animal cargo correctly.

Emirates
Warsaw Chopin (WAW) to Melbourne via Dubai. Pets travel as manifest cargo via Emirates …
Cargo Only
Qatar Airways Cargo
Warsaw to Melbourne via Doha. Direct Doha-Melbourne service. Confirm temperature …
Cargo Only
LOT Polish Airlines
LOT operates from Warsaw with connections to other European hubs. No direct …
Cargo Only
Singapore Airlines
Via Singapore Changi to Melbourne. Pets as manifest cargo. Check AVS airside transit …
Cargo Only
Lufthansa Cargo
Via Frankfurt hub. LOT has Lufthansa Star Alliance connections. Cargo can be routed …
Cargo Only

Australia entry requirements at a glance

Bringing a pet into Australia involves a fair amount of documentation. Keep everything organised and check each item against the current requirements before you book.

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

No. Poland is DAFF Group 2 and exempt from the RNATT titre test. A current rabies vaccination is still required. Source: DAFF, agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs (2026).
Minimum 10 days at Mickleham MARS in Victoria. Mandatory and cannot be reduced. All pets must arrive at Melbourne International Airport.
Approximately AUD 1,877 per pet at current DAFF rates. Must be paid before release. Verify at agriculture.gov.au.
A PIWet-authorised official veterinarian (urzedowy lekarz weterynarii). Certificate must follow DAFF’s Group 2 format and be issued within 10 days of travel. Source: PIWet, wetgiw.gov.pl.
Allow 16 to 24 weeks. No titre test required for Poland. Key time drivers: DAFF import permit and quarantine booking.
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  • LOT Polish Airlines
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  • Lufthansa Cargo
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Lead time16-24 weeks
Quarantine10 days
ComplexityHigh
Airlines5
ServiceDoor to door
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