Export and Pre-Flight Examinations
Planning to travel overseas with your pet? At Motto Farm Vet Hospital, we provide export and pre-flight examinations to help ensure your pet meets all international travel, health, and quarantine requirements.
Exporting a pet can be a complex process, with strict timelines and country-specific regulations. Our experienced team is here to guide you every step of the way, ensuring your pet is fully prepared for safe international travel.
AQIS-Accredited Veterinarians
The Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) manages quarantine controls at Australian borders to minimise the risk of exotic pests and diseases entering or leaving the country.
At Motto Farm Vet, our veterinarians are AQIS-accredited, allowing us to:
- Perform official pre-flight health examinations
- Complete and certify export documentation
- Ensure compliance with international pet travel regulations
Our accreditation ensures all paperwork and health checks meet Australian and destination-country standards.
Pre-Flight Health Examinations
A pre-flight examination is required before your pet can travel overseas. During this appointment, our vets will:
These examinations are typically required within a specific timeframe before departure, depending on the destination country.
- Perform a full physical health assessment
- Confirm your pet is fit to fly
- Review vaccination status and parasite prevention
- Verify microchip details
- Complete official export health certificates
Country-Specific Import Requirements
Each country has its own pet import and export regulations, including:
Mandatory vaccinations
Blood tests
Parasite treatments
Microchipping requirements
Quarantine periods
Documentation timelines
We strongly recommend contacting us early to discuss your pet’s individual export plan, as requirements can vary significantly between countries.
Rabies Vaccinations and Planning Ahead
Many countries require pets to receive a rabies vaccination at least 30 days prior to departure, and some may also require rabies antibody blood testing. Because these steps can take weeks or months to complete, early planning is essential to avoid travel delays or denied entry.
Our team will help you develop a travel timeline to ensure all vaccinations, tests, and documentation are completed on schedule.
Supporting a Smooth Journey for Your Pet
International travel can be stressful for pets, so our focus is not only on meeting regulatory requirements but also on your pet’s comfort, safety, and wellbeing. We work closely with pet owners to minimise stress and ensure your pet is travel-ready.