Australian Immigration: Pet Travel
Migrating to Australia can seem like a daunting prospect, especially
if you do not want to leave your furry family members behind. Luckily,
the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) exists to
assist international visitors with pets.Of course it is also important
to protect Australia's own wildlife from foreign diseases. For this
reason, most family dogs and cats are required to be quarantined.Just
like humans, some pets are afraid of flying. It is important that you
prepare them for the trip to Australia.Different airlines and airports
have different rules for people travelling with pets so be sure to
review the regulations of your airline before you depart. There are
also travel agents with specialised knowledge of pet travel who can
make recommendations with regard to taking your pet from one country
to another.
On her website, Australian vet Dr Katrina Warren recommends pet owners
assess their animals travel needs well before the date of depar...