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

An import permit is required.

Contact the Malaysian Department of Veterinary Services for information about the process required to import animals into Malaysia from Australia.

The requirements for the import of dogs and cats from Australia into Malaysia are located on the Department of Veterinary Services website. 

Email

pro@dvs.gov.my

Note

Where an importing country issues an import permit, the exporter must ensure the animal meets any requirements in the permit.

Health certificate

As of 28 December 2024, the following health conditions apply.

For cats, vaccination within twelve (12) months prior to export against Chlamydia felis​, feline calicivirus, feline panleukopenia and feline rhinotracheitis is recommended, but not required.

1. The dog(s)/cat(s) has not/have not been imported into Australia during the six (6) months prior to export. The dog(s)/cat(s) has/have been continuously resident in Australia for at least six (6) months or since birth and is free from any clinical signs of rabies.
   
   
2. No case of rabies has been reported to have occurred in Australia during the last two (2) years prior to export.
   
   
3. The dog(s)/cat(s) has/have been vaccinated against rabies using a rabies vaccine approved by the exporting country at least 28 days prior to export according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
   
   
4. The dog(s)/cat(s) originated from an establishment or farm or premises where no case of Hendra virus has occurred during the last six (6) months prior to export.
   
   
5. The dog(s)/cat(s) has/have been tested for Hendra Virus using Serum Neutralization Test (SNT) at dilution 1 in 2 with negative results, within fourteen (14) days prior to export. See attached laboratory report.
   
   
6. The dog(s) was/were vaccinated, within twelve (12) months prior to export against canine adenovirus type 2, canine distemper, canine parainfluenza, and canine parvovirus for dogs. See attached vaccination certificate/s.
   
   
7. The cat(s) was/were vaccinated, within twelve (12) months prior to export against Chlamydia felis, feline calicivirus, feline panleukopenia and feline rhinotracheitis for cats. See attached vaccination certificate/s. Delete as appropriate.​
   
   
8. The animal(s) was/were treated with a product effective against external parasites (fleas and ticks) between 2 and 7 days prior to export (state active ingredient(s) and date of treatment).
   
   
9. The animal(s) was/were treated with a product effective against internal parasites (nematodes and cestodes) between 2 and 7 days prior to export (state active ingredient(s) and date of treatment).
   
   
10. The animal(s) has been/have been examined and found to be healthy and free from any clinical sign of infectious or contagious diseases within seven (7) days prior to export and certification, and showed no clinical signs of infectious or contagious diseases and was/were fit to travel on the day of shipment.

List of Banned / Restricted Breeds

A. Banned Breed of Cats (including their crosses)

1. First to fourth generation Bengal or Savannah cat and their crosses.

Exporters must show proof that the Bengal cat is at least a fifth generation cross from the ancestral stock of Prionailurus bengalensis.

Exporters must show proof that the Savannah cat is at least a fifth generation cross from the ancestral stock of Leptailurus serval.

Transport requirements

The cat/s shall be carried by aircraft or other means of transportation direct to the prescribed landing place or any other airport in Malaysia​.

Pre and post arrival quarantine requirements

As of 28 December 2024, upon arrival the dogs/cats shall be placed in approved quarantine for a period of not less than 14 days.

Based on a health certificate agreed on 28 October 2024 and the protocol published on the Malaysian Department of Veterinary Services website, revised 9 December 2024.

Entry last reviewed 28 May 2025.​