well, you know how it is here. A “no” from person and a “yes” from another. The import certificate is good for 60 days. I would apply for that first. Then you’ll have your answer. So: microchipped, international health certificate, and import document. It’s a very stressful process. Any delay with your flight and you’re screwed. Again, I don’t envy you.
I dealt with the livestock authority when I brought my 2 dogs. I’m assuming they are all “chipped”. International health certificate on all of them. Which is good for only 10 days (9
correct, they do not. However, after your first retirement visa expires, you can then show 12 months of bank statements showing the 65k a month. I believe that is correct.