Pet Relocation to New Zealand

Shipping Pets to New Zealand

Taking pets to New Zealand requires careful planning and full compliance with all import requirements. The journey is usually long and involves quarantine on arrival. Passport for Pets helps you navigate every step to ensure the safest and smoothest trip for your pet.

IATA Approved

Rabies Vaccination

NZ Travel Guidance

Quarantine Booking

Key Requirements

  • IATA-approved transit kennel required
  • Minimum 10-day quarantine from the UK
  • Approved rabies vaccination required
  • Rabies titre test required
  • ISO microchip required

Entry Rules & Documents

  • Import Permit required
  • Approved quarantine booking in Auckland or Christchurch
  • Import permits take around 20 working days
  • Official Export Health Certificate from APHA
  • OV certification within 48 hours of flight

Health & Travel Notes

  • Rabies vaccination timing and titre rules apply
  • Parasite treatments required twice before export
  • Dogs require blood tests and additional treatments before export.
  • Yearly vaccinations must be up to date
  • Quarantine stations may require core vaccines & KC for dogs and core vaccines for cats

Rules can change and airline or state requirements may differ, so we always recommend checking the latest guidance with our team before booking.

What We Help With

Import paperwork

Flight planning

IATA kennel guidance

Door-to-door support

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What Our Clients Say

Planning to Take Your Pet to New Zealand?

Our friendly, knowledgeable team will guide you through every step to make your pet’s journey as safe and stress-free as possible.