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New Zealand

PetVoyage updated: January 17, 2026 Source last modified: October 20, 2025

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Vaccinations
Description:

Vaccination against rabies is required for cats traveling to New Zealand.

  • Vaccination must be administered at least 12 months before travel.
  • Cats must be vaccinated against rabies.
Certifications
Description:

Health Certificate A must be issued by a USDA-accredited veterinarian and endorsed by APHIS.

  • Must include unique microchip identification.
  • Must be ink-signed and embossed.
Microchip

Each cat must have a unique microchip identification that matches the health certificate.

Origin Requirements
  • Rabies Australia
    Dogs must reside in Australia for at least 6 months or since birth immediately before shipment Post-arrival inspection required Dogs inspected at border by MPI veterinarian Inspection times: Auckland 7am-7pm, Christchurch 1pm-5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) Usually no quarantine required unless dog is unwell or not compliant MPI must be notified at least 5 working days before arrival Dogs must enter through Auckland or Christchurch airports only If ticks or fleas found on arrival, dog cannot be cleared and must go to quarantine facility for treatment, return to country of origin, or be euthanised
  • Rabies Free countries
    Dogs must reside in country of export for at least 6 months or since birth immediately before shipment Rabies antibody titre test (RNATT) required Blood sample taken at least 3 months and within 24 months of entry Test result must be 0.5 IU/ml or higher Test must be performed at EU-approved laboratory Blood sample taken at least 30 days after rabies vaccination Dogs tested for canine diseases by government-approved vet Minimum 10 days quarantine required at MPI-approved facility Dogs must enter through Auckland or Christchurch airports only If ticks or fleas found, dog cannot be cleared
  • RABIES ABSENT OR WELL CONTROLLED)
    Dogs must reside in country of export for at least 6 months or since birth immediately before shipment Rabies antibody titre test (RNATT) required Blood sample taken at least 3 months and within 24 months of entry Test result must be 0.5 IU/ml or higher Test must be performed at EU-approved laboratory Blood sample taken at least 30 days after rabies vaccination Dogs tested for canine diseases by government-approved vet Minimum 10 days quarantine required at MPI-approved facility Dogs must enter through Auckland or Christchurch airports only If ticks or fleas found, dog cannot be cleared Dogs from United States considered Category 3
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General

Your pet will be quarantined upon arrival in New Zealand for at least 10 days.