Singapore → Australia

ISO-compatible microchip before anything else (10 or 15 digits; numbers starting 999 and 9-digit AVID chips refused), scanned at every visit and before any blood sample. If it fails, a new chip means restarting all preparations including the identity check.

An official government veterinarian of the Group 2 country verifies the dog's identity and sends the identity declaration directly to DAFF, before any other preparation. The dog becomes eligible 180 days after this check. Declarations do not expire while the chip works and the dog stays in Group 1/2 countries.

Lived in a Group 1 or Group 2 country since birth, or since export directly from Australia, or for at least 180 days since the official identity check and immediately before export.

Not more than 30 days pregnant, not nursing puppies, not under quarantine restrictions at export.

Apply in BICON and pay in full on submission; most permits take 20–40 business days, up to 123; no expediting. Valid 12 months from grant and must be valid at export. Supporting evidence: the competent authority sends the identity verification directly to DAFF.

Book the Mickleham post-entry quarantine stay online (Post Entry Biosecurity System) only after the permit is granted; part of the fee is paid at booking. The airline then sends an "OK to Forward" request to DAFF, which must be approved before the pet departs.

Fully vaccinated against Leptospira interrogans serovar Canicola: primary course (2 doses at the manufacturer's interval) completed at least 14 days before export, or annual booster between 12 months and 14 days before export. Vaccines given in Australia do not cover Canicola and are not compliant.

Negative Leptospira interrogans serovar Canicola microscopic agglutination test (MAT) within 45 days before export. Do not mix pathways: a vaccinated dog should not be MAT-tested, and a positive MAT makes the dog ineligible.

Canine influenza virus (CIV) vaccination against the strain(s) circulating where the dog lived: primary course completed at least 14 days before export, or annual booster between 12 months and 14 days before export.

Only for dogs that are not desexed (ovariohysterectomy / bilateral ovariectomy / bilateral orchiectomy). Negative Brucella canis test (standard RSAT, TAT/SAT or IFAT) on blood collected within 45 days before export; no mating or insemination in the 21 days before sampling or after it. A positive result makes the dog ineligible.

Negative Leishmania infantum test (standard quantitative IFAT or ELISA; rapid/snap tests refused) within 45 days before export.

External parasites: a government approved vet applies a product that kills ticks and fleas on contact, starting at least 30 days before export and repeated per label so protection is continuous until export. If fleas or ticks are found, preparation restarts. Owners may not apply it. Isoxazolines (Bravecto, NexGard, Simparica, Credelio), selamectin and tick collars are not accepted.

Internal parasites (nematodes and cestodes), first of two treatments by a government approved vet: within 45 days before export, at least 14 days before the second.

Internal parasites, second treatment within 5 days before export (can be at the final vet check).

Babesia canis rossi treatment: imidocarb dipropionate by subcutaneous injection (one dose 7.5 mg/kg or two doses 6.0 mg/kg 14 days apart) within 28 days before export.

Final clinical examination within 5 days before export by a government approved or official vet; country- specific veterinary health certificate (obtained from the competent authority — DAFF does not issue it) endorsed on every page by an official government veterinarian within 5 days before export, after the final check; lab reports endorsed too. Original travels with the dog; no correction fluid.

Manifested cargo (not cabin) in an IATA-standard crate sealed with the official vet's seal (number on the certificate); the seal must be intact on arrival. Transit (staying on board) anywhere; transhipment (change of aircraft) only in Group 1/2 countries or at Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Copenhagen, London, Dubai or Hong Kong.

Directly into Melbourne International Airport (MEL); no domestic transfers.

DAFF biosecurity officers collect the dog at Melbourne airport and take it to the Mickleham facility, where health and documents are checked. Accepted landing windows: Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun 05:00–14:30; Wed–Fri 05:00–21:00; weekend, public-holiday and after-14:30 arrivals pay out-of-hours fees.

State the dog's breed in the permit application and sign that it is not an ineligible breed.