Pet import requirements for the Philippines

The Philippines at a glance

The detail

MNL, CEB, and DVO are on the arrival list for pets heading to Philippines. The Philippines, of ficially the Republic of the Philippines, is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia located in the western Pacific Ocean which are broadly categorized in three main geographical divisions from north to south: Luzon,…. Dogs and cats more than 4 months old AT THE DATE OF SPSIC IMPORT PERMIT APPLICATION are allowed to enter.

Import requirements

Dogs and cats more than 4 months old AT THE DATE OF SPSIC IMPORT PERMIT APPLICATION are allowed to enter

Import Permit

Health Certificate

No more than three pets per passport per AWB in a calender year.

If more than 3 heads, and the pets cannot travel in separate AWB, owner will have to apply for special in spection permit and clearance from local BAI in their area to allow import. We will need the approved in spection permit before applying for the import permit.

Domestic Permits are required for Pets landing in MNL then on ward traveling to destination within the Philippines.

Identification and microchip

ISO 15-digit microchip required.

Rabies and vaccinations

Dogs/cats should be vaccinated against rabies at minimum age of 12 weeks of age;

OR Dogs/cats vaccinated against rabies earlier than 12 weeks of age shall be given a booster shot with owner consent before applying for SPSIC Import Clearance.

Philippines recognize the 3 year vaccine

Anti-rabies vaccination of pets from rabies-free countries based on current standings with the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) may be waived.

Dogs: rabies, canine distemper, in fectious hepatitis, leptospirosis, canine parvovirus, canine parainfluenza;

Cats: rabies and feline panleukopenia.

Vaccinations must be administered a minimum of 14 days before the time of SPSIC Import Permit application

Tests and treatments

None Required

Animals must have medication against in ternal parasites (dewormed) not more than 3 months or not less than 7 days AT THE TIME OF SPSIC APPLICATION.

External parasite treatment is not required but recommended.

Health certificate and permits

Animals should be accompanied by a health certificate written in English or have a certified English translation, issued not more than 10 days upon arrival in the Philippines endorsed by the relevant Government veterinary authority of the country of origin.

The health certificate should contain the following in formation:

a. description of the animal

b. vaccination details (date of vaccination, name of vaccine, manufacturer, batch number, expiry date)

c. clinical examination that the animal/s have been carefully examined and found to be free from and have not been exposed to dangerous communicable animal diseases;

Required.

[Import Permit](https://www.in tercommerce.com.ph/registrationbai.asp)

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Import Permit / SPS Clearance

Animal Health Division

Bureau of Animal Industry

Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines

Telephone no. +632 928-2743

Fax no. +632 928-2836

Website: www.bai.da.gov.ph

Quarantine

30 Days Home Quarantine from date of arrival is required (meaning pets are not allowed to go out of the owner’s residential area).

Restrictions and banned breeds

No Government breed restrictions or heat/cold embargoes.

Only 3 pets per passport per AWB per calendar year

Customs, agents, and airports

Highly Recommended

MNL (Manila)

CEB (Cebu)

Airports listed on this destination file: MNL, CEB, DVO.

• Importation of Dogs/Cats etc must have an Import Permit/SPS Clearance upon arrival at the airport.

• Original documents are required: Health Certificate from Origin/Import, Permit/SPS, Clearance/vaccination records.
• All importation is subject to payment of Duty/Tax except covered by a Tax Exemption to persons/in dividual who are allowed to avail of the same. This would in clude: expatriates/diplomats. The Tax Exemption must be filed and approved prior to arrival of the pets(dogs/cats,etc.)

• Birds and other exotic species must have a CITES Clearance.

Export notes

Will mostly follow country of destination but will require vaccinations for export.

o Microchip (optional but highly recommended esp if transiting in another airport) – will likely require by airlines like Emirates

o Rabies

o For dogs: rabies, canine distemper, in fectious hepatitis, leptospirosis, canine parvovirus, canine parainfluenza for dogs;

o For cats: rabies and feline panleukopenia.

Additional requirementsa in the export of dog/cats- pls. refer to: /index.php/regulatory/item/403-memorandum-circulars-on-export-of-dogs-and-cats

Schedule of Availability of BAI/DA Service: Monday to Friday 7:00AM to 5:00PM

Animal Health Division

Bureau of Animal Industry

Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines

Telephone: +632 928-2743

Fax: +632 928-2836

Other pets / CITES / extra rules

Is required for endangered species – Birds/reptiles and other exotic breeds,etc.

For Exports- Philippines has no Breed restrictions - however carriers rule out on what breeds are allowed on Aircrafts.

For Imports- Philippines has no record on file for the restricted breeds so long as same will arrive at the airport with proper Import Permit/SPS Clearance.

Official contacts

NATIONAL VETERINARY QUARANTINE SERVICES DIVISION BAI nvqsd@bai.gov.phBAI Quarantine baiquarantineph@gmail.com National Veterinary Quarantine Services Divisi on Bureau of Animal Industry

Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City 1128

Tel. Nos. (02) 8528-2240 loc 1300 to 1311

Bureau of Animal Industry

National Veterinary Quarantine Service

Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City 1128

Tel. No. +632 920-0816 / 926-4343

Fax No. +632 920-0815

E-mail: nvqsd@bai.gov.ph

BAI Quarantine E-mail: baiquarantineph@gmail.com

Animal Health Division

Bureau of Animal Industry

Tel: +632 928-2743

Fax: +632 928-2836

Website

E-mail: director@bai.da.gov.ph

Pet Animals Importation Importer Registration

https://www.in tercommerce.com.ph/registrationbai.asp

Current as of January 2025

Disclaimer

Import rules change without much warning. Confirm every vaccine date, test, permit, and crate routing with the destination veterinary authority before you travel. This page is a planning brief for Furry Freight customers, last checked against the IPATA country profile dated 2026-02-23.

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