Philippines

Pet Entry Requirements for Philippines

Is Quarantine Required for Pets in Philippines?

What Additional Information Do I Need for Philippines?

• Other Information:

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• What is a Pet Passport?:

  We refer to a pet passport as a collection of documents according to Philippines pet import requirements for dogs or cats entering the country.This term is not to be confused with an official EU Pet Passport issued in the European Union for resident pets. Your pet’s passport to enter the Philippines will include proof of a microchip and current vaccinations, an export health certificate, and an import permit issued by a licensed veterinarian in the origination country.

• Find a Licensed Veterinarian:

  Before beginning any pet export procedure, make sure your veterinarian is approved by the governing veterinarian authority in your pet’s country of origin. The agency of the government that is responsible for the movement of live animals should either license or employ your veterinarian.

• Entering the Philippines by Air:

  Pets can arrive in the Philippines in the cabin or as checked baggage or air cargo at the international airport at Manila or Cebu according toairline pet policies. Thirty (30) days of home quarantine are required. If you are importing more than five animals, an inspection of the residence is required. Related:Is your pet’s crate IATA-compliant? Flights to the Philippines should be direct or transit through arabies-controlled countryor another EU Member State if possible*. *Note: If your pet has a layover in an EU Member State in its itinerary, then additional requirements will apply. Notice should be given to veterinary officials at the airport so they will be available to inspect your pet and its passport documentation upon landing, especially if arrival is outside of normal business hours. Flights should be direct if the duration of the flight does not violate animal welfare laws. Layovers should be short and not involve a change in airline companies. If your pet’s itinerary involves a layover in the European Union, then additional requirements will apply. All domestic dogs and cats must be free of evidence of disease communicable to humans when examined at the entry airport. Further examination and treatment by a licensed veterinarian may be required at your expense if your dog or cat is not in apparent good health. Whenever your pet travels to a foreign country like the Philippines, it is always advisable to carry some form of identification indicating ownership of your pet.

• Philippines Pet Import Requirements:

  All steps required to import a pet dog or cat to the Philippines must be completed in the origination country. Complete steps 1-6 in the order given.

• Animals Eligible for These Regulations:

  Unless otherwise stated, the regulations below apply to domestic dogs and cats including service and assistance dogs and cats. These regulations do not include the import of Wolf hybrids, Savannah and Bengal cats, unless 5th generation removed from the pedigree.

• Breeds Banned for Import to the Philippines:

  The Philippines does not publish a banned breed list. Pet owners of all dogs are responsible for their behavior.

• Exporting Resident Pets from the Philippines:

  A pet health certificate must be submitted and endorsed by the National Veterinary Quarantine Service (NVQS) prior to an export permit being issued. Your pet can be inspected at this agency or a health certificate can be issued by a private vet no sooner than 3 days of visiting the NVQS. Puppies and kittens must be at least 3 1/2 – 4 months of age prior to exportation. They must be vaccinated for rabies at least 14 days prior to export or according to the regulations of the destination country. Dogs must have proof of vaccinations against distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, and parvovirus, and cats should be vaccinated against feline panleukopenia. All required permits and certificates for the destination country must be provided. For domestic transport, your dog or cat must be no less than 3 1/2 months in age if vaccinated for rabies at 91 days of age. A rabies certificate will be required when applying for a permit showing rabies vaccination between 14 days and 12 months of transport.

• Quarantine for Pets Entering the Philippines:

  Your pet will be subject to 30 days of home quarantine even if the following regulations are met. Pets not meeting import regulations will be quarantined, returned to the origin country or euthanized. All costs are the responsibility of the importer.

• Importing Other Pet Animals to the Philippines:

  The import of animals other than dogs and cats will require a letter of request with the following information: (a) species & breed of animal(b) sex, age and number of animals(c) expected date of arrival(d) country of origin(e) address, phone number, email address and contact details of the importer. The letter must be submitted in person to the Animal Health Division. The Philippines does not permit entry of birds from any county with confirmed Avian Influenza detections. The World Organization of Animal Health keeps track of these areas. All CITES permits must be provided, if applicable. If the import involves more than 5 pets, an inspection of premise for home quarantine will be necessary. Contact us at info@wagsandwanders.com for an agent reference if needed.

• Importing Puppies and Kittens to the Philippines:

  Puppies and kittens should not be vaccinated for rabies prior to three months of age. The Philippines require that puppies and kittens be four months of age and fully vaccinated for rabies at least 30 days prior to entering the country. Related:More information on transporting a puppy.

• Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES):

  Importers should verify that their pet is not protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). This is important if your pet is not a dog or cat and very important if it is a turtle or parrot.  You will need to apply for additional permits if this is the case. Over 180 countries participate and enforce CITES regulations. Related:Search the CITES databaseorSearch the Species+ database Related:Read more about CITES

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