Middle East and Asia
Pet travel to Auckland
MPI transitional facility stay and 10-day quarantine coordination.
Clearance & Entry
What's required to enter.
- 1
MPI import permit
- 2
Originating from approved country
- 3
10-day post-arrival quarantine at MPI-registered facility
- 4
Internal and external parasite treatments
- 5
Health certificate signed by MAFTECH-approved veterinarian
These are the official entry rules for New Zealand.
Read our step-by-step compliance guide covering every document, timing window, and government contact for New Zealand.Quarantine required on arrival.
New Zealand's MPI enforces strict biosecurity equal to Australia's. The 10-day quarantine is mandatory for all origins. We coordinate with Biosecurity New Zealand for permit applications and manage facility bookings at Christchurch or Auckland facilities.
— Paws en Route Compliance Team
Our process
How we handle Auckland.
Documentation Review
We audit every certificate, vaccination record, and microchip date against the exact requirements for Auckland.
Permit Filing
Our team files all import permits and advance notifications on your behalf, tracking approval status in real time.
Veterinary Coordination
We work with your vet or our partner clinics to issue compliant health certificates timed precisely to departure.
Airport Concierge
A dedicated chaperone manages customs inspection, APHIS or border authority clearance, and handover at destination.
Local Logistics
Getting your pet into Auckland.
All pets arriving in New Zealand undergo a mandatory 10-day quarantine at MPI-registered facilities at Auckland or Christchurch. We coordinate Biosecurity New Zealand permit applications, book your facility, and arrange post-quarantine transfer. We begin the MPI permit process 90+ days before travel.
Entry Airports
Supported Airlines
At a glance
Lead time
60–120 days
Ready to travel to Auckland?
Get a custom quote with exact timelines and costs for your pet.
Pet-Friendly Stays
Where to rest in Auckland.
JetPark Auckland Airport Hotel
JetPark Auckland Airport Hotel allows a maximum of 2 pets of any size in designated rooms for an additional fee of NZD 65 per night, but pet-friendly
Auckland Airbnb Rentals
Pet policies are determined by the individual host of each Airbnb property. For more information on the pet fee, weight limit, and other restrictions
Braemar on Parliament Street
Braemar on Parliament Street allows dogs of any size for no additional fee. Sorry, no cats.
Paws en Route
Not seeing your ideal stay? Our concierge knows every pet-friendly property in Auckland.
Paws en route members get waived pet fees at select partner properties in Auckland. Ask your concierge which properties are currently in the programme.
Getting Around
Navigating Auckland with your pet.
One of the biggest anxieties of pet travel is local transit. Here's everything you need to know before you land.
Public Transit
Auckland's AT Metro buses and trains permit well-behaved dogs on leads at no extra cost. Services are reliable and the system is genuinely pet-accepting.
Private Cars
Our Auckland network includes post-quarantine pickup from the MPI facility and door-to-door transfers across the isthmus. All vehicles pre-confirmed pet-friendly.
On Foot
Auckland's volcanic cones and coastal paths are world-class dog walks. We map the off-lead sections of Cornwall Park, the Waitematā waterfront, and the Waitākere foothills.
Private Ground Transport
Climate-controlled, GPS-tracked fleet. Seamless door-to-door service between cities or to your final destination.
Experiences & Culture
Auckland, with your dog.
Every pet's travel style is different. Contact our team for customised local intelligence and pet-friendly recommendations for Auckland.
Local Infrastructure
Know before you land.
Emergency resources, export-certified clinics, and vetted boarding — vetted and saved before departure.
Emergency Vet
Veterinary Emergency Referral Group
Export Clinic
Remuera Veterinary Clinic
Boarding & Daycare
K-9 Resort Auckland
Get a Quote
Get a custom quote for Auckland.
We handle the flights, the veterinary compliance, and the door-to-door logistics. Tell us where you're starting from, and we'll calculate the route to Auckland.
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Pet type
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Paws en Route Concierge
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Your Preparation Timeline
We build a personalised calendar for Auckland: permits, vet appointments, and health certificates timed precisely to your departure window so nothing expires before you board.
Local Intelligence, Pre-loaded
Vetted stays, pet-safe transit routes, and emergency contacts, all curated for Auckland and confirmed before you land, so your first day is calm.
Common questions about Auckland.
Everything you're likely wondering before you start the process.
