How to bring your pets to oz

crankygrinch · February 2020

Hi there. I own 3 dogs and i am thinking of bringing them when we make the big move. Alam ko na di pwede direct from Philippines to oz because ph is not an approved country huhu. They need to stay at least 6 months sa approved countries.

Meron na ba dito nakapag-try dalhin ang pets nila? What are the procedures? How much did it cost you?

Thanks.

auyeah · February 2020

Hi @crankygrinch, I have inquired at Pet Air Malaysia / Singapore regarding this and here’s their response:

Thank you for your enquiry.

We can help you with the relocation process of your pet from Manila, the Philippines to Sydney via KL, Malaysia and Melbourne, Australia. The relocation process will take at least 7-8 months.

We will have to import your pets into Malaysia first and your pets have to be here for a minimum period of 45 days before being exported to Melbourne. We will be able to handle the import process into Malaysia, the mandatory 7 days quarantine in Malaysia, all necessary blood tests as well as the Australian Import Process with the 10 days quarantine arrangements in Melbourne.

An initial Rabies Blood test must be done in Manila, the Philippines. Have your pets been tested for Rabies or are you planning to get that done in the nearest future? You can send us a copy of the Rabies Blood test results if the test has been done and the vaccine card copy for us to check. There will also be 180 days waiting period from the day the first Rabies test is done before your pets can enter Australia. This blood test must only be done in an OIE lab recognized by Australia.

If you need a competent pet relocator in your home country to help you with the export, we can recommend one.

The full timeline of what needs to be done will be given to you upon signing up for our services.

Our services will cover the following:

Import Process into Malaysia (Excludes Export from Manila, the Philippines)

Import Permit
Quarantine Booking Fees
KLIA Customs Clearance
Authorized Agent Fees
Animal Inspection Fees
Transport KLIA to Quarantine Centre
Quarantine Accommodation (Air-conditioned)
Quarantine Fees for cleaning and feeding daily (7 days)
Transport Quarantine to Boarding
Pets Boarding (Air-conditioned) upon release of quarantine till export date (minimum 38 days)

Export from Malaysia to Australia

Pre- Export Blood Testing, Rabies Vaccination, Parasite Treatments and Government Health Check-Up
1. 2nd Rabies Blood Test for confirmation (RNATT)
2. Four (4) Mandatory Blood Test for Canine
3. Rabies Vaccine
4. Internal Parasite Treatment
5. External Parasite Treatment
6. Pre-Export Government Health Checkup
1. Export Permit
2. Malaysian Government Health Certificate
3. Official Govt Rabies Approval and Declaration
Transportation and Flight
1. Transport from Boarding to Airport
2. Airport Terminal Charges
3. Customs Declaration Fees
4. AWB Fees
5. Forwarding Freight Charges
6. Local Animal Handling
7. Air Freight Charges KUL to MEL

AUSTRALIAN IMPORT PROCESS
Australian Import Permit
1. Australian Import Permit Application Fees
2. Australian Import Permit
Quarantine Charges
1. Quarantine Booking Fees
2. 10 Days Quarantine Fees
3. Quarantine Release Fees

The package price is SGD 13,650 for the above-mentioned services for two (2) Chihuahuas. Our services are up to your home address within Sydney city limits.
The price is subject to confirmation of the crate size which should not be more than an S size crate and the pet has to fit in the crate according to IATA rules consistent with that of a hydrocephalic shaped pet.
The package price for M sized pets (2) is SGD 15,874.

crankygrinch · February 2020

Thank you for this info @auyeah !
Kaso kaawa yung dogs pag nasa ibang bansa tapos walang kakilala

auyeah · February 2020

Yes sobrang tagal ng quarantine period.

@crankygrinch said:
Thank you for this info @auyeah !
Kaso kaawa yung dogs pag nasa ibang bansa tapos walang kakilala

engr_boy · February 2020

13650sgd to 15974 sgd = 500,000 pesos to 585,000 pesos

auyeah · February 2020

Yes mas mahal pa sa visa natin though ang deciding factor talaga for us is yung long quarantine period in a different country. It might be too stressful for them

@engr_boy said:
13650sgd to 15974 sgd = 500,000 pesos to 585,000 pesos

crankygrinch · February 2020

Ang mahal talaga. E 3 yung dogs ko haha huhu.

Am still looking for other options. Baka mas mura kung ipapadala ko muna sa approved country na may kakilala ako tapos sila muna mag alaga. Papadala na lang ako dog allowance haha.

Tsaka ko ipapadala sa oz after 6-8 months. Separate transaction na sya.

kentjoseph · June 2022

Hello, do you still offer this considering that Malaysia is now a non-approved country? What are the changes?

@auyeah said:
Hi @crankygrinch, I have inquired at Pet Air Malaysia / Singapore regarding this and here’s their response:

Thank you for your enquiry.

We can help you with the relocation process of your pet from Manila, the Philippines to Sydney via KL, Malaysia and Melbourne, Australia. The relocation process will take at least 7-8 months.

We will have to import your pets into Malaysia first and your pets have to be here for a minimum period of 45 days before being exported to Melbourne. We will be able to handle the import process into Malaysia, the mandatory 7 days quarantine in Malaysia, all necessary blood tests as well as the Australian Import Process with the 10 days quarantine arrangements in Melbourne.

An initial Rabies Blood test must be done in Manila, the Philippines. Have your pets been tested for Rabies or are you planning to get that done in the nearest future? You can send us a copy of the Rabies Blood test results if the test has been done and the vaccine card copy for us to check. There will also be 180 days waiting period from the day the first Rabies test is done before your pets can enter Australia. This blood test must only be done in an OIE lab recognized by Australia.

If you need a competent pet relocator in your home country to help you with the export, we can recommend one.

The full timeline of what needs to be done will be given to you upon signing up for our services.

Our services will cover the following:

Import Process into Malaysia (Excludes Export from Manila, the Philippines)

Import Permit

Quarantine Booking Fees

KLIA Customs Clearance

Authorized Agent Fees

Animal Inspection Fees

Transport KLIA to Quarantine Centre

Quarantine Accommodation (Air-conditioned)

Quarantine Fees for cleaning and feeding daily (7 days)

Transport Quarantine to Boarding

Pets Boarding (Air-conditioned) upon release of quarantine till export date (minimum 38 days)

Export from Malaysia to Australia

Pre- Export Blood Testing, Rabies Vaccination, Parasite Treatments and Government Health Check-Up
1. 2nd Rabies Blood Test for confirmation (RNATT)
2. Four (4) Mandatory Blood Test for Canine
3. Rabies Vaccine
4. Internal Parasite Treatment
5. External Parasite Treatment
6. Pre-Export Government Health Checkup
1. Export Permit
2. Malaysian Government Health Certificate
3. Official Govt Rabies Approval and Declaration
Transportation and Flight
1. Transport from Boarding to Airport
2. Airport Terminal Charges
3. Customs Declaration Fees
4. AWB Fees
5. Forwarding Freight Charges
6. Local Animal Handling
7. Air Freight Charges KUL to MEL

AUSTRALIAN IMPORT PROCESS
Australian Import Permit
1. Australian Import Permit Application Fees
2. Australian Import Permit
Quarantine Charges
1. Quarantine Booking Fees
2. 10 Days Quarantine Fees
3. Quarantine Release Fees

The package price is SGD 13,650 for the above-mentioned services for two (2) Chihuahuas. Our services are up to your home address within Sydney city limits.
The price is subject to confirmation of the crate size which should not be more than an S size crate and the pet has to fit in the crate according to IATA rules consistent with that of a hydrocephalic shaped pet.
The package price for M sized pets (2) is SGD 15,874.

anacaf · May 2023

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anacaf · May 2023

Hi. Any reliable agency na pwede po ako maginquire and makahelp sakin madala ang pets ko sa Au?

Conboyboy · May 2023

@auyeah said:
Yes mas mahal pa sa visa natin though ang deciding factor talaga for us is yung long quarantine period in a different country. It might be too stressful for them

@engr_boy said:
13650sgd to 15974 sgd = 500,000 pesos to 585,000 pesos

I feel it will be very stressful to the dogs, baka pag kalabas ng quarantine ibang aso na.

nika1234 · May 2023

@anacaf said:
Hi. Any reliable agency na pwede po ako maginquire and makahelp sakin madala ang pets ko sa Au?

Hello! I've been doing my research while waiting to be invited dahil hindi namin maiiwan dog namin hehe. You can join the group Pets Flying Australia. Super helpful mga tao. Right now, we're considering Jetfast since sila na pinakamura na I was able to check parang okay naman. Dogs will quarantine via Brunei. I also asked for their boarding house photo and okay naman. Haha. If via SG kasi, may 10 day quarantine pa sila which you also have to process the import permit. A lot of agencies also increased their prices especially now na 6 months na required sa approved country ung dog. In terms of the rate, hindi naman siya one time big time, installment siya. Other agencies I inquired via SG: Mitchville Relopet, Rickted Kennels, Shiloh Animal Express, Jason't Pet Relocation. Pet Embassy is also highly recommended pero they are not accepting new clients pa.

For Vet, I highly recommend Vets in Practice, they have a team talaga na specializing with exporting dogs to other countries. I tried another Vet din kasi pero hindi sila ganun kaexperienced sa mga ganito.

anacaf · May 2023

@nika1234 said:

@anacaf said:
Hi. Any reliable agency na pwede po ako maginquire and makahelp sakin madala ang pets ko sa Au?

Hello! I've been doing my research while waiting to be invited dahil hindi namin maiiwan dog namin hehe. You can join the group Pets Flying Australia. Super helpful mga tao. Right now, we're considering Jetfast since sila na pinakamura na I was able to check parang okay naman. Dogs will quarantine via Brunei. I also asked for their boarding house photo and okay naman. Haha. If via SG kasi, may 10 day quarantine pa sila which you also have to process the import permit. A lot of agencies also increased their prices especially now na 6 months na required sa approved country ung dog. In terms of the rate, hindi naman siya one time big time, installment siya. Other agencies I inquired via SG: Mitchville Relopet, Rickted Kennels, Shiloh Animal Express, Jason't Pet Relocation. Pet Embassy is also highly recommended pero they are not accepting new clients pa.

For Vet, I highly recommend Vets in Practice, they have a team talaga na specializing with exporting dogs to other countries. I tried another Vet din kasi pero hindi sila ganun kaexperienced sa mga ganito.

Hi! Thanks for the info. Im considering Jetfast, too. But will check if Dogtainers, too. Btw, yung Vets in Practice, is it a clinic here in the Phils?

nika1234 · May 2023

@anacaf said:

@nika1234 said:

@anacaf said:
Hi. Any reliable agency na pwede po ako maginquire and makahelp sakin madala ang pets ko sa Au?

Hello! I've been doing my research while waiting to be invited dahil hindi namin maiiwan dog namin hehe. You can join the group Pets Flying Australia. Super helpful mga tao. Right now, we're considering Jetfast since sila na pinakamura na I was able to check parang okay naman. Dogs will quarantine via Brunei. I also asked for their boarding house photo and okay naman. Haha. If via SG kasi, may 10 day quarantine pa sila which you also have to process the import permit. A lot of agencies also increased their prices especially now na 6 months na required sa approved country ung dog. In terms of the rate, hindi naman siya one time big time, installment siya. Other agencies I inquired via SG: Mitchville Relopet, Rickted Kennels, Shiloh Animal Express, Jason't Pet Relocation. Pet Embassy is also highly recommended pero they are not accepting new clients pa.

For Vet, I highly recommend Vets in Practice, they have a team talaga na specializing with exporting dogs to other countries. I tried another Vet din kasi pero hindi sila ganun kaexperienced sa mga ganito.

Hi! Thanks for the info. Im considering Jetfast, too. But will check if Dogtainers, too. Btw, yung Vets in Practice, is it a clinic here in the Phils?

Ahh yes I forgot to mention Dogtainers! Recommended nga din yan kaso ang mahal kasi ng qinuote kaya nakalimutan ko na. Hahaha. Parang doble sa iba.

Yes, they have branches here sa Manila. Eto page nile for pet export assistance: https://vetsinpractice.ph/pet-export-assistance/

anacaf · May 2023

Thank you so much. Having anxiety na talaga kase palipad na kami on July. Just want to know ano mga need ko gawin while andito pa ko. Sobra sad mahiwalay sa kanila. Tayo lang family nila. 🥹😭

anacaf · May 2023

@nika1234 said:

@anacaf said:

@nika1234 said:

@anacaf said:
Hi. Any reliable agency na pwede po ako maginquire and makahelp sakin madala ang pets ko sa Au?

Hello! I've been doing my research while waiting to be invited dahil hindi namin maiiwan dog namin hehe. You can join the group Pets Flying Australia. Super helpful mga tao. Right now, we're considering Jetfast since sila na pinakamura na I was able to check parang okay naman. Dogs will quarantine via Brunei. I also asked for their boarding house photo and okay naman. Haha. If via SG kasi, may 10 day quarantine pa sila which you also have to process the import permit. A lot of agencies also increased their prices especially now na 6 months na required sa approved country ung dog. In terms of the rate, hindi naman siya one time big time, installment siya. Other agencies I inquired via SG: Mitchville Relopet, Rickted Kennels, Shiloh Animal Express, Jason't Pet Relocation. Pet Embassy is also highly recommended pero they are not accepting new clients pa.

For Vet, I highly recommend Vets in Practice, they have a team talaga na specializing with exporting dogs to other countries. I tried another Vet din kasi pero hindi sila ganun kaexperienced sa mga ganito.

Hi! Thanks for the info. Im considering Jetfast, too. But will check if Dogtainers, too. Btw, yung Vets in Practice, is it a clinic here in the Phils?

Ahh yes I forgot to mention Dogtainers! Recommended nga din yan kaso ang mahal kasi ng qinuote kaya nakalimutan ko na. Hahaha. Parang doble sa iba.

Yes, they have branches here sa Manila. Eto page nile for pet export assistance: https://vetsinpractice.ph/pet-export-assistance/

Thanks sa info! Very helpful. Will inquire din sa vets in practice.

nika1234 · May 2023

@anacaf said:
Thank you so much. Having anxiety na talaga kase palipad na kami on July. Just want to know ano mga need ko gawin while andito pa ko. Sobra sad mahiwalay sa kanila. Tayo lang family nila. 🥹😭

Email VIP, they will give you detailed steps kung ano need gawin like microchip, titer test, etc. Although mejo matagal lang sila magreply. Tawagan mo nlng to follow up. Good luck to us!! Yes, family talaga sila kaya hnd pde maiwan. Before namin ipursue ung journey namin to AU talagang malaking consideration ung dog namin kasi di talaga siya pde maiwan. Haha. Balitaan mo ko kapag nagstart ka na ng process

crankygrinch · July 2023

Hi all. I started this thread but forgot to update. I was able to import my 3 dogs last year, January 2022. They've settled quit well. Honestly nastress ako sa process, but it was all worth it
I'll write my experience here later.

anacaf · July 2023

@crankygrinch said:
Hi all. I started this thread but forgot to update. I was able to import my 3 dogs last year, January 2022. They've settled quit well. Honestly nastress ako sa process, but it was all worth it
I'll write my experience here later.

Wow. Thats good to know po. Knowing na its doable keeps me hopeful na one day kami naman ng dogs ko magreunite in Au. Please share din po ano agency if meron and how much po. Hehe. Thank you in advance po.

crankygrinch · July 2023

@anacaf said:

@crankygrinch said:
Hi all. I started this thread but forgot to update. I was able to import my 3 dogs last year, January 2022. They've settled quit well. Honestly nastress ako sa process, but it was all worth it
I'll write my experience here later.

Wow. Thats good to know po. Knowing na its doable keeps me hopeful na one day kami naman ng dogs ko magreunite in Au. Please share din po ano agency if meron and how much po. Hehe. Thank you in advance po.

Yes very doable

Timeline:
December 23, 2020
Dogs' flight to Dubai. As Philippines is not an approved country, we had to ship them to Dubai where my sister is so she can take care of our babies. At this time, i've only complied to UAE's import requirements because I still don't know when I will be able to fly to Australia.
We've used FurExpress to export from PH. Cheap pero medyo mahirap comms with them. Different agent to import into UAE, we've used Paws & Whiskers Pets Nursery.

April 2021 to May 2021
Process to export from UAE and import to Australia started. Still used the same agent Paws & Whiskers Pets Nursery.
Anti-rabies vaccines updated. Waited for a month before RNATT can be done. RNATT results took 2 weeks. My agent had it attested then applied for import permit.

August 2021
Import permit got approved. I requested to do the e.canis as suggested by people from FB group "Pets Flying to Australia". Local vet only so it's cheaper.

October 2021
We heard that the next available schedule in PEQ is January 20, 2022. Reserved the slot anyway.

November 2021
My shipper got an earlier Emirates flight for January 9. Asked PEQ if January 10 arrival is okay. We got an approval 2 weeks later.

December 2021
Started all treatments and blood tests based on required intervals. Results released on New year's eve. All is almost good to go!

January 2022
Final health checks days before flight. By the way, Emirates charged us for 120kg, not the actual weight of all dogs.

January 9, 2022
Flight from DXB to MEL. With a few hours layover at SIN.
Haven't received any updates after departure from DXB. I monitored the flight using FlightRadar24 and Emirates Sky Cargo.

January 10, 2022
Dogs arrived at PEQ (I just kept checking Emirates Sky Cargo using the AWB I have). No updates received from PEQ until the next day.

January 20, 2022
Picked up my dogs 🥰

Cost overall: almost Php1M, no joke. Pero pumayag na partial payments yung agent namin sa Dubai. Not sure if other agents can do this too.