★ Bali → Australia · DAFF-approved relocation

Bringing your pup home from Bali? We've done it 1,000 times this year.

DAFF import permit. Mickleham PEQ booking. RNATT timing. IATA RG-12 crate. Your airline. We handle the lot — you sign one form, then meet your dog at Mickleham 30 days later. No dramas.

DAFF-listed
Approved process
Mickleham
PEQ booking sorted
RG-12
IATA crates supplied
1,000+ verify
Pets to Australia
From
DPS
To
SYD
Biscuit · Golden GA0716
MICKLEHAM
PEQ · 30 DAYS
· PAR AVION ·
↜ home in time for a dip at Bondi
Cleared customs · DPS
1,000+ verify
Pets relocated
50+
City pairs covered
12 verify
Years operating
<1h
WhatsApp reply
3
Languages: EN · ID · 中
Step zero · Pick a direction

Which way is your pet flying?

The two directions are very different beasts. Picking one re-filters the routes and pricing below.

Why people pick us

Pet relocation that actually relocates.

Six things that matter on the days that matter. (We've been on those days a thousand times.)

01

Teams in both countries

Sydney-based AU operations and a Bali-based Indonesia team. Same company, same standards, both ends of every flight.

02

WhatsApp humans, not bots

A real pet relocation specialist replies, usually within the hour. AEST and WIB hours both covered.

03

Quote in 24 hours, in writing

Itemised PDF quote, fixed-price for the bulk of the package. No mid-process surprises.

04

DAFF + Kementan fluent

We file the import permits ourselves. We've handled the same forms hundreds of times — and we've also handled the rejections.

05

Door to door, both ends

Vet pickup → airport drop-off → cargo handling → quarantine collection → home delivery. You don't touch a crate unless you want to.

06

We tell you when not to fly

If your dog is brachycephalic and it's December, we'll say so. If your route adds avoidable risk, we'll say that too. We'd rather lose the booking.

The 8 steps · same for both directions

Eight steps. No surprises.

Both directions follow the same sequence. The difference is mostly how long step 4 takes — and whether step 8 ends in your living room or at Mickleham.

1
Day 1

Free WhatsApp consult

Tell us species, breed, route, rough date. We tell you what's actually possible.

← we usually reply in <1 hour
2
Week 1

Vet check + microchip

ISO-compliant 15-digit chip. Most pets already have one — we verify the format.

3
Weeks 1–6

Rabies vaccination

Two doses, minimum 30 days apart. Then a 30-day wait before titer test.

4
Week 6

FAVN titer blood test

Result must be ≥0.5 IU/ml. For ID→AU this clock starts a 180-day mandatory wait.

↘ this is the long one for ID→AU
5
Months 4–5

Import permit + paperwork

Australia needs DAFF import permit + reservation at Mickleham. Indonesia needs Kementan permit + Karantina booking.

6
Final week

Pre-export vet checks

Within 5 days of departure. We coordinate with the official government vet.

7
Day 0

Travel day

IATA-compliant crate, climate-controlled cargo, manifest courier on the same flight where possible.

we sit at the airport with them ♡
8
After landing

Arrival + quarantine

ID: collected from Karantina, delivered to your door. AU: 10 days at Mickleham, then home.

Side by side · the difference is real

The two directions, compared.

Category
AU → ID
ID → AU
Total timeline
6–8 weeksFrom first vet visit to landing
6+ months180-day FAVN window dominates
Typical all-in cost
~AUD 5,000Per cat or small/medium dog
~AUD 8,500Includes Mickleham fees
Direct flights?
SometimesSYD/MEL/PER → DPS/CGK direct
NoSingapore transit mandatory
Quarantine on arrival
NoneKarantina inspection only, then home
10 daysMickleham, Victoria
Permit issuer
KementanIndonesian Ministry of Agriculture
DAFFAus. Dept. of Agriculture
FAVN titer required?
Yes, ≥0.5 IU/mlWithin last 12 months
Yes, ≥0.5 IU/mlStarts the 180-day clock
Restricted breeds
FewStandard airline rules apply
5 banned outrightPlus brachycephalic restrictions
Paperwork · the boring bit, mapped out

Everything your pet needs.

We handle every item below. This list is what's involved — not what you're filling in alone.

Going to Indonesia

7 items
  • ISO 11784/11785 microchip15-digit, scanned at every step. We verify the format before anything else.
  • Rabies vaccinationTwo doses, ≥30 days apart. Indonesia accepts current 1- or 3-year vaccinations.
  • FAVN titer test≥0.5 IU/ml within the last 12 months. Drawn in Australia, sent to AAHL or KSU.
  • Health certificateIssued by a registered Australian veterinarian within 7 days of departure.
  • Indonesian import permitFrom Kementan. We file this on your behalf 2–4 weeks before travel.
  • IATA-compliant travel crateSized to your pet's standing/turning measurements. We supply it.
  • Karantina pre-notificationFiled 5 days before arrival at DPS, CGK, or SUB.

Coming home to Australia

9 items
  • ISO 11784/11785 microchipVerified, scanned, recorded against every record.
  • Two rabies vaccinations + boosterMost recent ≥30 days before titer test, within current vaccine validity at travel.
  • FAVN titer ≥0.5 IU/mlSample drawn in Indonesia, sent to a DAFF-recognised lab. Starts the 180-day wait.
  • 180-day post-titer waiting periodMandatory. No shortcut. We track the clock for you.
  • Australian DAFF import permitIssued ~6 weeks before travel. We file on your behalf.
  • Pre-export parasite treatmentsInternal + external, multiple rounds, on a strict schedule.
  • Mickleham PAQ reservationBooked at the same time as the import permit. 10 nights minimum.
  • Singapore transit handlingApproved transiting country. Same-day handover, no extra quarantine in SG.
  • Pre-departure health certificateIssued by Indonesian government vet within 5 days of flight.
Transparent pricing · no surprises

What it actually costs.

Prices below are typical all-inclusive packages for one cat or one small/medium dog. We send a written, itemised quote within 24 hours of your enquiry.

✿ Easier direction
AU ID
$5,000AUD
From · per pet · all-in
  • Vet coordination + microchip verification
  • Indonesian import permit (Kementan)
  • IATA crate sized to your pet
  • Cargo flight + manifest documentation
  • Karantina pickup + door-to-door delivery
~6–8 weeks · no quarantine on arrival
★ Stricter direction
ID AU
$8,500AUD
From · per pet · all-in
  • Full DAFF-compliant prep (180-day FAVN window)
  • Singapore transit handling (no direct flights)
  • Mickleham reservation + arrival logistics
  • 10-day post-arrival quarantine fees
  • Pickup from Mickleham + final delivery
~6+ months · 10 days quarantine

Larger / brachycephalic dogs, multi-pet households, and remote regional pickups are quoted individually.

Estimate your relocation · 30 seconds

How much will your pet's trip cost?

Drag the toggles. Estimate updates live. (Real quote, with paperwork built in, comes within 24h on WhatsApp.)

Tell us about your pet

Estimate · 1 pet · all-in
$5,800 $6,600 AUD · ±5%
Base package (AU → ID) $5,800
+ Door-to-door delivery$250
+ IATA crate$380
Lock this in — get a quote →
FAVN test, vaccinations & vet treatments billed at cost
EST.
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Every city pair we operate

50+ routes, both ways.

Don't see your origin or destination? We probably still do it — ask.

From Australia → Indonesia

Tropical relocation. ~6–8 week timeline. No quarantine on arrival.

From Indonesia → Australia

Coming home. ~6 month timeline. 10 days at Mickleham.

Inside the post-arrival quarantine

10 days at Mickleham.

facility · exterior
Mickleham, VIC
kennel · indoor run
Indoor / outdoor runs ✿
Mickleham · VIC 3064

Australia's only post-arrival animal quarantine.

Every cat or dog entering Australia, regardless of which airport they land at, is moved under DAFF custody to Mickleham, about 30 km north of Melbourne. The mandatory stay is 10 days. Reservations book months in advance.

We lock in your reservation the moment your import permit is approved, not after. We collect your pet from the facility on day 11 and deliver them anywhere in Australia.

  • Indoor + outdoor runs, twice-daily handler interaction
  • Specialised diets accepted; you can ship them in advance
  • Vet on-site; non-emergency check-ins included
  • Daily updates by the on-site team to your account manager
  • Pickup and final-mile delivery anywhere in AU included
Mail from our alumni

Postcards from pets who made it.

Written by their humans, signed by them.

DPS · 2026
cat · siamese
SYD → DPS
From: Pixel
To: My human's worried friends
Mum was nervous but I wasn't! The crate had my blanket. The flight was just a long nap. Now I have lizards to chase and the floor is warm all the time. Tell your humans I'm fine.
Love, Pixel ✿
CGK · 2026
dog · golden
MEL → CGK
From: Biscuit
To: My human's worried friends
The vet visits were boring. The plane was easy. Now I live in a house with a pool and my human is always home. 10/10 would relocate again.
Wags, Biscuit 🦴
BNE · 2026
cat · british sh
DPS → BNE
From: Mochi
To: My human's worried friends
Six months of waiting. Ten days at Mickleham (the staff were nice, the food was OK). Then home. Worth every minute. The ozzie sun is even better than Bali sun.
Purrs, Mochi ★
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Breeds we relocate · cats and dogs

Every breed we've flown.

We've handled most breeds. Below is a sample — your breed is almost certainly on it.

Cats we move

Both directions. Carriers are sized to standing/turning dimensions per IATA.

PersianMaine CoonBritish ShorthairRagdollBengalSiameseScottish FoldDomestic ShorthairSphynxMunchkinRussian BlueBurmeseBirmanNorwegian Forest
Brachycephalic note Persian and Exotic Shorthair are flat-faced — most carriers won't accept them in summer. We'll flag the season and the airline policy before you book.

Dogs we move

Both directions. Crate sizes scale up to large breeds; XL via cargo only.

LabradorGolden RetrieverToy PoodleCavalier King CharlesBorder CollieGerman ShepherdBeagleHuskyAustralian ShepherdMalteseShih TzuDachshundWhippetVizslaSchnauzerCocker Spaniel
Australia restricted breeds Pit Bull Terrier, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Japanese Tosa and Perro de Presa Canario are banned imports. Significant resemblance crossbreeds can be refused. Frenchies, Pugs and English Bulldogs need careful airline selection.
Australia-specific FAQ · the real questions

Stuff you'll actually want to know.

Australia treats the entire approach as a biosecurity exercise. Even pets coming from Indonesia (which is rabies-affected) can't fly direct — they transit through an approved country, currently Singapore, where the export is officially staged.

The single longest leg is the 180-day FAVN waiting period: a rabies titer test must be drawn, returned ≥0.5 IU/ml, and then 180 calendar days must pass before the pet can land in Australia. There's no shortcut. We start your clock the moment you book.

Mickleham is the only post-arrival quarantine facility in Australia for cats and dogs. It's about 30km north of Melbourne. Every pet entering Australia, regardless of arrival airport, is moved to Mickleham for a mandatory 10-day stay.

Reservations book out months ahead — we lock yours in as soon as your import permit is approved. We also handle the pickup and final-leg delivery to your home anywhere in Australia.

Yes. Australia bans five breeds outright: American Pit Bull Terrier, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Japanese Tosa, and Perro de Presa Canario. Crossbreeds with significant resemblance can be refused at inspection.

We also strongly advise against flying brachycephalic breeds (Frenchies, Pugs, English Bulldogs, Persian cats) without first reviewing the airline's snub-nose policy and the season — most carriers won't accept them in summer. Talk to us before you book anything.

Indonesia requires a valid import permit from Kementan (the Ministry of Agriculture), an ISO microchip, current rabies vaccination, and a FAVN titer ≥ 0.5 IU/ml taken within the last 12 months.

Karantina (Indonesian quarantine) inspects on arrival. There is no mandatory holding period for pets meeting all requirements — we collect them within hours of landing and deliver to your address in Bali, Jakarta, or wherever you're heading.

Vet coordination, microchip and vaccination verification, government paperwork (both ends), import permit fees, IATA-compliant travel crate, the actual airfreight, manifest documentation, customs/quarantine handling, and door-to-door ground transport on both sides.

What's not included: the rabies vaccinations themselves (most pets already have them), the FAVN blood test (~AUD 250), and any treatment for unrelated medical conditions discovered during the pre-export check.

For ID → AU, no — pets travel as cargo only, with mandatory Singapore transit. You fly separately.

For AU → ID, sometimes. A few carriers accept pets in cabin or as accompanied baggage on certain routes. We'll tell you which combinations are possible for your route and date.

✦ Quote in 24 hours · No obligation

Tell us about your pet.
We'll plan the rest.

Drop us a WhatsApp or email with your pet's species, breed, route, and rough date. We'll send back a written, itemised quote within 24 hours.

Sydney · 2026
DENPASAR
14·MAY·26
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