ENTRY.PET · CHECKLIST
Norfolk Island → Australia
cat
Requirements
| Done | REQUIREMENT | WHEN | SOURCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| To do | 01 Residence period Eligible if the pet has only lived on Norfolk Island since birth, or since import directly from Australia or New Zealand, or — if it has ever lived elsewhere — only on Norfolk Island for at least 180 days immediately before export. | 180+ days before departure | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) |
| To do | 02 Condition of the animal Not more than 40 days pregnant, not nursing, not under quarantine restrictions at export. | — | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) |
| To do | 03 Microchip ISO-compliant microchip (numbers starting 999 refused), scanned at each visit and recorded on all documents. | — | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) |
| To do | 04 Parasite treatment External parasites — topical product that kills ticks and fleas on contact, within 5 days before export. | within 5 days before departure | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) |
| To do | 05 Parasite treatment Internal parasites (nematodes and cestodes) within 5 days before export. | within 5 days before departure | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) |
| To do | 06 Health certificate DAFF form "Import health certification – cats and dogs from Norfolk Island to mainland Australia": parts 1–2 by the owner, part 3 by a Norfolk Island registered vet (examination within 5 days before export), part 4 by a registered government officer (island disease freedom). Original travels with the pet. | within 5 days before departure | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) |
| To do | 07 Advance notice to the authority E-mail the DAFF regional office of the first arrival state at least 3 days before arrival. | 3+ days before arrival | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) |
| To do | 08 Transport rules By air as manifested cargo in an IATA-approved crate, or directly by vessel. | — | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) |
| To do | 09 Port of entry Direct from Norfolk Island to mainland Australia; cleared at the first point of entry. | — | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) |
Papers to carry
- To get: Microchip number (in the pet passport or the vaccination record)
- To get: Parasite treatment entry (signed by the vet)
- To get: Parasite treatment entry (signed by the vet)
- To get: Health certificate
- To get: Confirmation of the advance notice
Official fees
The rules name no official fee.