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

This page sets out the known requirements for exports of either Pet Birds or Commercial Birds (other than poultry) from Australia to the Republic of Korea.

Import permits are required for some species of birds.

Refer to the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA) website for information about the process required to import animals into South Korea from Australia (including any suspensions).

Animals that are classified as wildlife carrying diseases of risk to domestic or wild animals are subject to additional approval from the Ministry of Environment.

Exporters must ensure that they have received written confirmation from the South Korean authorities that the import of the animal(s) has been approved.

Note

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

This entry applies to birds other than poultry.​

Health certification

The live birds must be accompanied by a Health Certificate i​ssued by a government veterinary officer approved by the Department.

Health certificate

​​Species: Live bird(s) (​​other than poultry)​                                                                         Destination: Republic of Korea​

1. Name and address of the government authority of the exporting country: Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, 70 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra ACT 2601​

2. SHIPMENT INFORMATION:

1. ​2.1 Name of vessel or flight number:
2. 2.2 Place of boarding or loading:
3. 2.3 Date of boarding or loading:

3. SANITARY INFORMATION:

I, Dr ………………………………, a duly authorised government veterinary officer, hereby certify that:​

1. The birds were hatched and raised in Australia or have resided in Australia for at least the last 30 days.
   
   

   Note

   For pet birds, this requirement can be exempt if Section 11 is met.
   

2. In the 12 months prior to export, no cases of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI) have been recorded within a 10-kilometre radius of the breeding facility where the birds for export have resided.
   
   

   Note

   If the Republic of Korea recognises that Australia is effectively implementing a stamping-out policy in response to HPAI, this period may be shortened in accordance with the World Health Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) standards.
   

3. Either:
   
   
   1. a) Australia is currently free of HPAI.
      
      OR
      
      
   2. b) Australia is not currently free of HPAI. The appropriate number of birds (see Table below) for export have been tested for HPAI by ELISA or Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) within 14 days prior to export with negative results. The laboratory report including number of samples collected, date of sample collection, date of test, test result and name of National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) accredited laboratory used is attached.
      
   
   

   Note

   Birds for export that have been vaccinated for avian influenza have been tested by PCR only.
   

   Consignment size	Minimum number of birds tested
   1 to 24 birds	All birds
   25 to 29 birds	20
   30 to 39 birds	25
   40 to 49 birds	30
   50 to 59 birds	35
   60 to 89 birds	40
   90 to 199 birds	50
   200 to 499 birds	55
   500 or more birds	60

   
   
4. If the birds for export have been vaccinated, these details are included:
   
   Type of vaccination:
   Date of vaccination (dd/mm/yyyy):
   Expiration date of vaccination (dd/mm/yyyy):
   
   
5. The boxes/containers used for transportation of the birds for export are new, have not been used previously and have been thoroughly cleaned and disinfected prior to use with an effective disinfectant approved in Australia.
   
   
6. During transportation within Australia from the conclusion of pre-export quarantine until export to the Republic of Korea, the birds for export were not in contact with any other poultry, day-old chicks, birds or their products with a lower health status. They were transported in such a manner to prevent contamination by any pathogens of infectious or contagious poultry diseases.
   
   
7. ​​​In the event of an HPAI outbreak, during transportation within Australia from the conclusion of pre-export quarantine until export to the Republic of Korea:
   
   
   1. a) The birds were not transported through a HPAI restricted area.
      
      OR
      
      
   2. b) If it was necessary to move through a HPAI restricted area, the birds were transported using the most direct route by use of a major road way, and respecting any other condition as determined by the veterinary authorities of Australia, in containers sealed in such a manner to prevent contamination by pathogens of infectious or contagious poultry diseases and were not in contact with any other poultry, day-old chicks, birds or their products with a lower health status.
   
   
8. The birds for export were not scheduled to transit through an area that the Republic of Korea has not permitted for the import of poultry during transport to the Republic of Korea.
   
   

   Note

   Exemptions to Section 8 can be made for a short stopover such as to refuel etc.
   

9. The birds for export are:
   
   
   1. a) Marked with individual identification markers (microchip, leg band, written individual characteristics) with the list of identification markers attached to this health certificate and the exterior of the transportation container(s).
      
      OR
      
      
   2. b) Shipped in container(s) with seal numbers(s) attached to this health certificate and the exterior of the transportation container(s).
   
   
10. For commercial birds:
    
    
    1. a) The breeding facility of the commercial birds has been approved and registered by the Australian government. The facility met the requirements as stipulated by the Republic of Korea. The facility has been notified to the head of the quarantine agency of the Republic of Korea:
       
       Name of facility:
       Address of facility:
       Registration number:
       
       
    2. b) The commercial birds have been isolated in a quarantine facility approved by the Australian government for at least 28 days prior to export.
       
       

       Note

       A quarantine facility refers to a breeding facility in Australia.
       

    3. c) The commercial birds have undergone an inspection by an Australian government veterinarian and have been found free of any clinical signs of infectious or contagious disease of poultry within 72 hours prior to export.
    
    
11. For pet birds:
    
    
    1. a) The pet birds have been isolated at a breeding facility for at least 28 days prior to export without any contact with other birds.
       
       
    2. b) The pet birds have undergone an inspection by an Australian government veterinarian and have been found free of any clinical signs of infectious or contagious poultry disease within 72 hours prior to export.

In the case of commercial birds, a “breeding facility” refers to a facility that has been approved for pre-export quarantine of exported birds to the Republic of Korea and registered by the Australian government in accordance with the requirements set out by the Republic of Korea.

Prior to the commencement of pre-export quarantine, the breeding facility for commercial birds must be approved by the Australian Government with advance notice prior to export preparations. The Australian Government notifies the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA) of the Republic of Korea.

It is the exporter’s responsibility to ensure that the breeding facility continues to meet the current record keeping, structural, avian husbandry, avian health and inspection requirements set out by the importing country. The breeding facility must demonstrate that oversight by a registered veterinarian is maintained through site visits occurring at least annually.

Contact the Department to arrange regular inspections of your breeding facility or for further information about applying for, maintaining and cancelling breeding facility registration or any other part of this process.

The conditions required by APQA of the Republic of Korea are as follows:

1. Breeding facilities shall be:
   
   
   • clearly demarcated and separated from the surrounding areas so as not to endanger the sanitary conditions of the birds for export,
   • have appropriate means for capturing, isolating and separating birds,
   • and have quarantine and housing procedures for the newly introduced birds.
   
   
2. Breeding facilities shall maintain records of:
   
   
   • the type of birds for export,
   • number of heads,
   • country of origin or capture,
   • date of introduction of new birds,
   • necropsy results of dead birds,
   • the current status of animal disease outbreaks
   • drug treatment, clinical tests, etc.
   
   
3. Breeding facilities shall plan and operate a regular inspection program to identify the occurrence of animal diseases, and there shall be no abnormalities detected in the results of the inspection conducted by the government of the exporting country.
4. Breeding facilities shall keep the records pursuant to paragraphs 3 and 4 above for at least two years.
5. The government of the exporting country shall notify the government of the Republic of Korea of any changes in the name, registration number, location and other key information on the approval of the breeding facility prior to the export quarantine of the birds for export.
6. The government of the exporting country shall manage and confirm that the birds that meet the import health requirements are being exported by conducting regular inspections of the breeding facilities, for example, identifying the occurrence of animal diseases.​

Definitions

In the case of pet birds, a “breeding facility” includes the owner’s residence or other residence that has been approved for pre-export quarantine of exported birds to the Republic of Korea.

In the case of commercial birds, a “breeding facility” refers to a facility that has been approved for pre-export quarantine of exported birds to the Republic of Korea and registered by the Australian government in accordance with the requirements set out by the Republic of Korea.​

Permission to move birds out of Australia

You may need permission under wildlife trade laws to move birds 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

wildlifetrade@dcceew.gov.au

Transport requirements

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

In accordance with the transport requirements in clause 8 of the health certificate, the Republic of Korea authority publishes a List of Countries eligible for export Korea.​

Pre and post arrival quarantine requirements

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

Based on health conditions agreed in May 2025.

Entry last reviewed 3 July 2025.​