Travelling with pets

Some handy hints when travelling with your pet....

Travelling with animals

Some handy hints when travelling with your pet….

Flying an animal around the world can often be stressful for the owner, but animals too become stressed and uncomfortable during long flights in small cages. Some long haul flights require transit stops to refuel planes and provide the pets with a rest stop.

You may need to obtain an Import Permit from the country you are travelling to. You will need to contact the appropriate embassy to discuss this with them (or phone MAF Export Helpline +64 4 4989624).

It is recommended that you have your vet give your pet a thorough check out to make sure they are healthy enough to travel.

  • Take a copy of your pets medical history in case your pet needs attention at your destination.
  • Please let your House of Travel consultant know at the time of making your reservation, that your pet will be travelling with you.

To make things simpiler for you, the following companies can arrange your pets travel for you:

Dogtainers Airfreight NZ Ltd

Qualified Pet Services Ltd

What are the regulations for pet travel in other countries?

The Petswelcome site has many countries’ regulations.