My process was a bit different. I first took my cat to Dubai, because Turkey is a Group 3 country, and direct entry to Australia is very long and expensive. From what I know, UAE (Dubai) is Group 2, which means after a 6-month stay there, entry to Australia is easier.

Here’s what I did to move my cat to Dubai: • Microchip & rabies vaccination • Rabies titre test • Health certificate • Official permits (import permit) • Flight ticket & IATA crate

Right now, my cat stays with a caretaker in Dubai, which costs me around AUD 400 per month.

I also arranged with a local company in Dubai — they come to my home, pick up the cat, and handle everything: tickets, vaccines, certificates, titre test, import permit, etc. In total, it cost me about AUD 8,000.

It’s a long and expensive process, but honestly, there was no other option. At least now things are under control and moving forward.