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Pet Transport to the Philippines

A comprehensive guide to importing dogs and cats to the philippines.

When bringing pets to the Philippines, it's crucial to understand and comply with the country's pet import regulations. To make pet travel to the Philippines smooth and successful, here are the key steps you need to take:

Work with your veterinarian: Ensure your pet's vaccinations are current and comply with the import requirements for pet shipping to the Philippines.

Obtain an import permit: You must secure a pet import permit for the Philippines. This permit will outline all the requirements for pet transport, including the necessary health certificates.

Kennel acclimation: Prepare your pet for a long flight by helping them get accustomed to their travel kennel. The goal is to create a positive and comfortable experience for your pet inside the kennel. International pet shipping to the Philippines or elsewhere can be stressful for your pet, so preparation is key.

Contact a PetRelocation Specialist: Our team of experts will work with you and the Bureau of Animal Industry in the Philippines to facilitate the import permit process and ensure seamless pet transport to the Philippines.

Pet relocation services to the Philippines can ensure your travel goes smoothly from start to finish. PetRelocation has experience with pet delivery to the Philippines and understands the ins and outs of the permit process. Whether you bring pets to the Philippines from the USA or elsewhere, our specialists are happy to help you and your furry friend have a safe trip.

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Regulations for Importing Pets to the Philippines

Please note : The information below is intended as general guidelines and may not reflect current regulations for bringing pets to the Philippines. We recommend contacting the appropriate authorities in the Philippines for the latest pet import requirements. This ensures you’re prepared for the process and can choose the appropriate pet transport services to the Philippines.

There are some important steps to take before importing pets to the Philippines. Ensuring your pets have the appropriate health certificates and endorsements helps to keep them safe and creates a seamless moving process.

Microchip: Though not required, an ISO-compatible microchip is strongly recommended as it is the only permanent pet identification form.

Rabies and Vaccine Certificate: Each pet must have original rabies and vaccine certificates listing the following vaccines: Rabies, Canine Distemper, Infectious Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Canine Parvovirus, or Feline Panleukopenia. The certificate should include:

• Microchip details
• Pet details (breed, color, markings, DOB, sex, age)
• Date of inoculation and validity period
• For Rabies: serial/lot number, product, manufacturer

Vet Health Certificate (APHIS Form 7001): This standard Health Certificate must be filled out by your USDA-accredited veterinarian and issued within 10 days of the flight. It must state that there have been no reported cases of rabies within a 20-kilometer radius of the pet owner’s home in the last six months. Pets should also be treated for internal and external parasites within the 10 days prior to departure.

USDA Endorsements: The following documents must be sent to your local USDA for their stamp of approval:

• A valid copy of the import permit
• Original Form 7001 filled out within 10 days before departure
• Rabies and vaccination certificate (as described above)

When you choose PetRelocation for your pet transport to the Philippines, our specialists will help with this process to ensure you have the right documents before your move.

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PET MICROCHIP IS MANDATORY!

Mandatory Identification and registry of Dogs and Cats (Imported into and Exported from the Philippines) as of Administrative Order No. 24 Series of 2004.

In order to ensure the proper identification of these animals in the country, an identification and registry system is hereby instituted and requires. It shall be registered with the Bureau of Animals Industry (BAI) consistent with animal welfare consideration and registry requirements.

It shall be instituted for all dogs and cats that are intended for import into the country and exported as breeders and pets using microchip technology.

REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURE

BAI Memorandum

November 23, 2010

Signed: Efren C. Nuestro, DVM, CESO III (Director IV)

REVISED QUARANTINE REGULATIONS FOR THE LOCAL TRANSPORT OF DOGS AND CATS (LOCAL TRAVEL – PHILIPPINES)

Requirements prior to the issuance of a shipping permit for local transport of dogs and cats:

• Only animals aged 3 and a half (3 ½) months and above shall be allowed for shipment.
• A valid rabies vaccination certificate must be presented upon application for a shipping permit.
• The animal should have been vaccinated against rabies not earlier than 91 days since birth. Likewise, they should have been vaccinated not more than one (1) year but not less than fourteen (14) days at the time of shipment.

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Philippine Airlines Pet Policy

Can my pet fly with me in the cabin? No Can my pet fly with me as checked baggage? Yes Can my pet fly as air cargo? Yes

Philippine Airlines In-Cabin Pet Policy

Philippine Airlines does not permit pets to travel in the cabin with the exception of medically certified service dogs and emotional support dogs.

Service dogs can fly on all routes. Emotional Support Animals/Dogs are not accepted onboard the cabin in all flights. However, they may be transported in PAL’s cargo hold similarly as with other pets/animals, subject to PAL’s established cargo policies.

Whether you are flying with a service dog, the airline must be notified at least 48 hours in advance of departure.

Philippine Airlines Checked Baggage Pet Policy

TIP : Be sure to tell the Captain of the aircraft that your pet is flying in the cargo hold so that they can be sure to keep the temperature at the proper level. Find more tips on airline pet travel in cargo .

Reservations

A minimum of 48 hours must be given for pets traveling as checked baggage. All animals must be accompanied by an adult passenger.

Forms Required

Philippines Airline agents will need to see valid vaccination certificates and exit and/or entry permits. Documentation for your pet's destination country will also need to be verified if your pet is flying internationally.

Philippine Airlines Air Cargo Pet Policy

Air cargo service is for very large dogs, unaccompanied pets or animals other than cats and dogs.

Pets Allowed:

Philippine Airlines permits dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, hamsters, monkeys, ferrets, snakes, tropical fish and other animals. Larger animals (cattle, horses, etc.) will be handled by an approved agent.

Breed Restrictions:

See Banned Breeds below.

Weather Restrictions:

Philippine Airlines will reevaluate the carriage of pets from or through any city along the route whose temperature exceeds 85°F or falls under 45°F.

Health Certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian at least 10 days prior to travel will be required. All forms required for your destination country should be attached to the crate. Permit must be obtained for domestic flights.

Crate Requirements:

Crate must be sturdy, clean and escape proof. There must be ample room for your pet to stand up and turn around.

Metal hardware should be used to fasten the top and bottom halves of your pet' crate together. Click here for crate requirements .

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Airports Served

Philippine Airlines has routes covering various locations in the Philippines, Middle East, the Far East, England, Australia, United States and Canada.

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Traveling with Pets to the Philippines

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Ready to travel with your little friend?

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Taking your beloved dog or cat on a flight to the Philippines?

Make sure you have your pet’s documents when traveling internationally and returning home to thePhilippines. Allow yourself plenty of time before the trip to take care of your pet’s required medical care and paperwork documents.

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Your first step — Visit Your Vet’s Office

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]If you are traveling to the Philippines, tell your veterinarian about your plans as soon as possible. Together, you can make sure your pet is healthy enough to travel and meets the requirements for exportation.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Required Minimum Vaccination for Dogs:

• Canine Distemper
• Infectious Hepatitis
• Leptospirosis
• Parainfluenza

Required Minimum Vaccination for Cats:

• Feline Herpesvirus
• Feline Calicivirus
• Feline Panleukopenia
• Feline Leukemia

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Requirements for Your Pets Leaving Japan

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• For Filipinos: BAI MC 43 Annex A
• For Foreigners: BAI MC 43 Annex C
• Notarize at the Philippine Consular Section or a Koshonin Yakuba (Notary Public)
• Click here to download and print  BAI MC 43 .

[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”2. Health Certificate from Veterinary” tab_id=”1667549999959-c7f28486-2dae”][vc_column_text]This may include blood tests, vaccinations, microchips for identification[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”3. Proof of Microchip Number” tab_id=”1667550089587-f3f6eb25-addd”][vc_column_text]Subject dog/s and/or cat/s (from veterinary)[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”4. Vaccination and External/Internal Deworming Records” tab_id=”1667550117296-30b75f28-1b78″][vc_column_text](Original or Certified True Copy) of the subject dog/s and/or cat/s (from veterinary)

Minimum Required Vaccination for Dogs

Minimum Required Vaccination for Cats

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Important Procedure

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Below are the procedures for bringing pet dogs and cats to the Philippines. Please read carefully and follow each steps accordingly.[/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion style=”modern” shape=”square” color=”green” active_section=””][vc_tta_section title=”1. Complete required documents 1-7″ tab_id=”1667553471325-a41a6adb-327f”][vc_column_text]Please check the  Required Documents  section above.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”2. Register online in Intercommerce Network Services for SPSIC” tab_id=”1667552055611-93572627-f378″][vc_column_text]

• Click here  to Register
• Click the “Submit” button once (single click and NOT double click). Double clicking may result in an error. Press the Refresh the button if the page does not proceed to the next page.

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• If status is Approved: Print the 3-page SPSIC.
• If status is Rejected: Read reason for rejection and re-apply using same account.
• If none of the above status: wait again and check status from time to time.

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Please contact the airport quarantine center at least 1 week before your departure through email.

Documents required in the quarantine center:

• Export Clearance for the Japan’s Quarantine Center
• Philippine’s required documents 1-8

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Frequently Asked Questions

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A: Please check the  Japanese Animal Quarantine Service (AQS)  website for the current and updated requirements on exporting animals from Japan.

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• Please contact  Our Office  or the  Bureau of Animal Industry National Veterinary Quarantine Services Division  (BAI-NVQSD) for additional requirements of other pets (i.e. rabbits, birds, turtles, etc.).
• Keep in mind that the requirements above are the Philippine government’s requirements for the pet to enter the country.
• Please contact the Japanese quarantine office nearest to your desired international airport (i.e. Narita International Airport, etc.) for the export requirements for your pet to leave Japan. Additionally, please contact your desired choice of airlines for their rules on boarding pets.
• Templates and specific details of the requirements below can be found in the  BAI MC 43 .
• All Japanese documents (i.e. certificates from vet) need to be translated into English.

With careful planning, your furry friend(s) will arrive both at its destination and return home healthy and safe.

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Useful Links

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