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Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS)

Licence to import/export/transship animals, birds, eggs, and biologics (commercial)

How to apply for a licence to import/export/transship animals, birds, eggs, and biologics for businesses

Last updated 26 November 2025

Apply for and obtain an AVS-issued licence via GoBusiness Licensing Portal if you want to import, export, or transship animals, birds, eggs, and biologics. This licence is valid for 90 days from the date of issue. 

Fee Detail

  • Licence to import, export or tranship birds (including eggs) for commercial purposes - $62 per consignment

  • Licence to import, export or tranship animals for commercial purposes - $87 per consignment

  • Licence to import or tranship veterinary biologics - $22 per consignment

  • Licence to import or tranship animal products - $22 per consignment