Step-by-step timeline
D-150
Destination Microchip + rabies vaccination
ISO 11784/11785 mandatory
D-7
Departure Pre-departure clinical examination
Official vet health check within validity window
DEPARTURE DAY
Departure Departure day
Bring all original documents + copies. Confirm crate meets airline requirements.
Transit
Direct flight — no transit stop.
Destination — New Zealand
Microchip
ISO 11784/11785 mandatory
Rabies vaccine
Valid rabies vaccination
Titer test
RNATT ≥0.5 IU/ml, entry within 3-24 months after blood draw (new IHS standard from 2026-07-01)
Quarantine
≥10 days MPI-approved facility quarantine
Airline constraints
No specific airline restrictions recorded for this route. Check with your chosen carrier before booking.
Australia → 
New Zealand