We charge fees for use of the post entry quarantine (PEQ) facility in Mickleham, Victoria, when you are importing your cat or dog into Australia. These fees and charges are calculated on a cost recovery basis.
The following table outlines the set fees and charges for cats and dogs completing post entry quarantine. Additional fees may apply if the animal needs extra parasite treatments, veterinary care, an extended stay in quarantine or other services.
Note: separate fees apply for cat and dog import permit applications.
| Service | Notes | AUD ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Reservation charge (Listed as Reservation charge – Dog or Cat on invoice) | Reservation charge for each animal (non-refundable*) | $263 |
| Importation charge (Confirmation of reservation) Listed as PEQ Importation charge – Dog or Cat on invoice | Charge for each animal | $1,053 |
| Inspection fee (Listed as PEQ Inspection, in office, 30 mins on invoice) | Fee per 30 minutes. Fee charged per animal | $78 |
| Document assessment (Listed as PEQ Doc Assessment, in office, 30 mins on invoice) | Fee per 30 minutes. Fee charged per animal | $78 |
| 10-day quarantine accommodation (Listed as PEQ daily husbandry fee – Dog or Cat on invoice) | 10 days stay x daily rate AUD $52 | $520 |
| 30-day quarantine accommodation (Listed as PEQ daily husbandry fee – Dog or Cat on invoice) | 30 days stay x daily rate AUD $52 | $1,560 |
| Accommodation of an additional dog or cat in the consignment** | Daily rate for subsequent dog or cat | $52 |
| Overstay accommodation of cat/dog | Daily rate | $52 |
| Any additional costs Out of hours collection fee per animal (Listed as OOH Out of office non-cont. - weekday or weekend – PEQ on invoice) | Weekdays Weekends & public holidays | $166 $176 |
| Any additional costs For example: Non-compliance fees or grooming appointments, private vet visits | Fee per 30 minutes. Fee charged per animal | $78 |
| Release appointment (Listed as ‘Recovery of Airline Handling charge’ on invoice) | Terminal Service Fees (charged per airway bill number) Fee charged by the airline and paid by the department on your behalf when your animal is collected from the airport | $150-300 |
| Any additional veterinary care | Additional veterinary medical care provided by a private veterinarian upon request |
*The reservation charge is non-refundable unless exceptional circumstances apply.
**A consignment for this purpose is defined as cats and/or dogs being sent:
- to Australia
- at the same time from the same country of export
- with the same importer and exporter details listed on the import permit.
Fees and charges are reviewed annually and are subject to change. It is the importer’s responsibility to keep up to date with changes to fees, policies and procedures.
Full details of the fees and charges for quarantine services can be found on the department's website.
Payment of invoices
You must pay your account in full before your animal’s release from the PEQ facility. If the release date falls on a weekend or public holiday, you must pay all invoices in full by close of business on the last business day before the release date.
Payment for post entry quarantine facility invoices must be made by credit card (Visa, MasterCard or American Express) through the Post-Entry Quarantine Reservations system.
If circumstances change during the quarantine isolation period, the department may issue refunds or additional invoices (if applicable), but processing times apply.
If you have any queries about fees and payment, please email the Booking and Invoicing team.
Booking your cat or dog into quarantine
Find out how to book your cat or dog into the Mickleham PEQ facility.