Step-by-step timeline
D-240
Destination Rabies titer blood draw
RNATT ≥0.5 IU/ml, blood drawn ≥180 days before entry
D-210
Destination Microchip + rabies vaccination
ISO 11784/11785 mandatory
D-180
Destination Apply for destination import permit
DAFF import permit required (AUD 85)
D-14
Departure Apply export health certificate (Japan)
Export Quarantine Certificate; Form RE + ATTACH for re-entry
D-7
Departure Pre-departure clinical examination
Within 10 days before flight
DEPARTURE DAY
Departure Departure day
Bring all original documents + copies. Confirm crate meets airline requirements.
Departure — Japan
Authority
Animal Quarantine Service (AQS) / MAFF
Certificate
Export Quarantine Certificate; Form RE + ATTACH for re-entry
Clinical exam
Within 10 days before flight
Transit
Direct flight — no transit stop.
Destination — Australia
Microchip
ISO 11784/11785 mandatory
Rabies vaccine
At least 2 valid rabies vaccinations
Titer test
RNATT ≥0.5 IU/ml, blood drawn ≥180 days before entry
Quarantine
All incoming dogs and cats: ≥10 days approved facility quarantine (Sydney/Melbourne). Group 3 countries (incl. China) must first reside in a Group 2 country for 180 days.
Permit
DAFF import permit required (AUD 85)
Cost
Permit AUD 85 + quarantine AUD 1,090-1,280; total $3,000+
Airline constraints
No specific airline restrictions recorded for this route. Check with your chosen carrier before booking.
Japan → 
Australia
