Application for Permit to Import Cats & Dogs from countries recognised as Rabies Free (including the Pacific Islands)

Permit Application Form, Dogs & Cats from countries recognised as Rabies Free (including the Pacific Islands) - PDF Link to PDF document (149 KB)
Permit Application Form, Dogs & Cats from countries recognised as Rabies Free (including the Pacific Islands) - Word Link to Word document (144 KB)

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It takes approximately 10 working days to issue a permit. We recommend applying six weeks before import. The import permit is only part of the importation procedure. Please read and comply with the appropriate import health standard.

The completed form should be returned to the address below, where requirements will be checked before issuing a permit to import.

Animal Imports
MAF Biosecurity NZ
PO Box 2526
Wellington 6140
New Zealand

Fax: +64 4 894 0733
E-mail: AnimalImports@maf.govt.nz

Page last updated: 30 May 2011