How to Manage Dog Travel to Australia From China

Hi,

I am inquiring on behalf of my daughter, who lives with her dog in Singapore. She is going with her dog for two years to Ningbo, China; from there, she will go to Adelaide, Australia.

As I understand, the quarantine period in Australia is 180 days. Is there any way that this quarantine period can be shortened?

Thanks,

Bernett

Hi Bernett,

This is a great question! The import requirements for pets going to Australia are certainly complicated (and even intimidating), and we're happy to shed some light on how things work.

First, please inform your daughter that pets cannot travel directly from China to Australia. Australia is very strict because it's a rabies-free country, and direct entry isn't possible from countries with higher rates of rabies. The dog may come directly from Singapore, but not China, unfortunately. Please refer to the official Australia website here for more information.

Essentially, your daughter must return to Singapore (or another approved country) for several weeks before the move, or the dog will need to stay in Singapore altogether.

For more detailed information, look at our comprehensive guide for pet travel to Australia. As you'll see, though the process can be long, it's not impossible. As for quarantine, the 180-day period only includes ten days when pets must remain in an onsite quarantine facility in Melbourne. The preceding days consist of fulfilling the rabies vaccine requirements, parasite treatments, etc., and pets stay home (in the country of origin) with their owners during this time.

Just let us know if you have further questions or want to enlist our help with your dog's move. We're happy to assist with your daughter's relocation to Australia!

Pet Travel Question Details:

Name: Bernett
Number of Pets: 1
Pet Type: Dog
Pet Breed: English Springer Spaniel
From: China
To: Adelaide, Australia