It is the exporter's responsibility to ensure that the animal meets the importing country requirements.

The European Union (EU) has not yet implemented harmonised requirements for the non-commercial movement of pet animals other than dogs, cats and ferrets.

National rules apply for the non-commercial movement of pet animals of the species listed in Part B of Annex I to the Regulation (EU) No 576/2013) from Australia into member countries of the EU.

As required by the importing country.

It is the responsibility of the exporter to use the appropriate importing country documentation, and ensure that this and any accompanying declarations are in English and the appropriate language of the EU member country of the border inspection post (BIP) where the animals will enter the EU.

If a health certificate is required, Australian Departmental officers will only endorse health certification for animals destined to the EU member country if it is written in English and, where required, an official language of the EU member country of the BIP where the animals will enter the EU.

Australian Departmental officers will not endorse health certification for animals destined to the EU if only presented in a language other than English.

Permission to move animals out of Australia

You may need permission under wildlife trade laws to move certain animals out of Australia. Refer to the Department's International wildlife trade requirements. There is specific guidance for non-commercial wildlife trade for public exhibition, scientific research, conservation breeding and personal use.

Email

wps@awe.gov.au

Transport requirements

The importing country may have specific transport requirements and you should check this.

Pre- and post-arrival quarantine requirements

The importing country may have specific pre- and post-arrival quarantine requirements and you should check this.

Not all live animals are permitted to be imported into Australia. You should make yourself familiar with the Department's requirements for importing live animals into Australia. This is important as your animal may have been exposed to diseases that do not occur in Australia:

Based on the European Commission and importing country websites and information.

Entry last reviewed 29 July 2021.