Keeping your pets

safe and sound

International Pets Moving Service

Helping the Whole Family Make the Move

For many of our customers, moving overseas means moving the whole family – including their pets.

International pet relocation involves specialised transport arrangements, veterinary requirements, documentation and, depending on the destination, quarantine or import requirements. While Overseas Packers & Shippers doesn’t transport pets directly, we can help organise this important part of your move through one of our trusted specialist pet relocation providers.

As part of our service, we’ll obtain a pet relocation quote on your behalf, saving you the trouble of finding and approaching specialist providers yourself.

If you’re happy with the quote and would like to proceed, we’ll introduce you directly to the pet relocation specialist, who will then work with you to organise your pet’s journey.

Your much-loved pet is in good hands with our professional and experienced moving team. No matter how small or large your pet is, Overseas Packers & Shippers can organise boarding, transportation, necessary veterinary checks and any immunisations required for entry into Australia.

Pets are part of the family and it’s our job to make their trip as stress free and comfortable as possible.

How Our Pet Relocation Service Works

When you’re planning your international move with us, simply let your Moving Consultant know that you’ll also be taking a pet.

We’ll gather some basic information about your pet and relocation, such as:

Type and breed of pet
Age and approximate size
Where you’re moving from and to
Your expected moving date
Any other information required by the pet relocation specialist

We’ll then obtain a quote from one of our trusted specialist providers on your behalf.

If you’d like to proceed, we’ll put you directly in touch with the pet relocation company. From there, their specialist team will work with you to arrange the requirements for your pet’s particular journey.

What Can the Pet Relocation Specialist Arrange?

Depending on your pet and destination, the specialist provider can assist with requirements such as transport arrangements, travel crates, veterinary requirements, vaccinations, import permits, documentation, quarantine arrangements and boarding where required.

Pet import requirements vary considerably between countries and can change, which is why this part of your move is managed directly by a company specialising in international animal transportation.

They’ll explain the requirements that apply to your pet and your destination and help you prepare for the journey.

Moving Pets to Australia

Australia has strict biosecurity requirements for animals entering the country, and the process can require considerable preparation before your pet travels.

If you’re moving to Australia with a pet, let us know as early as possible. We can obtain a quote from a specialist pet relocation provider who can then guide you through the current Australian import, veterinary and quarantine requirements if you choose to proceed.

Moving Pets from Australia

If you’re moving from Australia to another country, your destination will have its own requirements for bringing pets into the country.

These can include vaccinations, veterinary examinations, health certificates, microchipping, import permits or quarantine requirements.

Because requirements vary by country and can change, your pet relocation specialist will provide the current information relevant to your pet’s destination.

One Less Thing for You to Organise

There’s already plenty to think about when you’re planning an international move.

By asking us to obtain your pet relocation quote at the same time as your household moving quote, you can start planning both parts of your family’s move through the one conversation with our team.

If you decide to proceed with the pet relocation quote, we’ll make the introduction to the specialist provider so you know exactly who will be looking after your pet’s travel arrangements.

Call us on 1300 732 686 or fill out our contact form to find out more.

FAQs

Does Overseas Packers & Shippers transport pets directly?

No. Pet transportation is a specialist service, so we work with trusted third-party pet relocation providers.

We’ll obtain a pet relocation quote on your behalf and, if you’d like to proceed, introduce you directly to the specialist provider who will manage your pet’s travel arrangements with you.

Can you get a pet relocation quote for me?

Yes. Let your Moving Consultant know you’re taking a pet and we’ll obtain a quote from one of our trusted pet relocation specialists on your behalf.

You can consider the quote alongside the other costs associated with your international move before deciding whether you’d like to proceed.

When should I start organising my pet's move?

As early as possible.

Some countries have detailed veterinary, vaccination, testing, permit or quarantine requirements that need to be completed within particular timeframes before your pet can travel.

Tell us about your pet when you’re first planning your move so we can start the quotation process early.

We take over the complicated process of moving…

Helping our clients pack, organise insurance, liaise with shipping officials on their behalf and unpack at the end of the move.

Learn more about our process