Philippines Pet Import Requirements 2026: Dogs & Cats

Bringing a dog or cat to Philippines in 2026 falls into the strict category for international pet travel. Philippines is in Asia. Pets entering Philippines face quarantine on arrival (typically 30 days).

Reviewed by Clifford Wilson, Founder of ClearToFly.pet. Compiled from official government and airline documentation. Last reviewed 2026-06-08.

Core pet import requirements for Philippines

Additional vaccinations required for Philippines

Beyond rabies, Philippines requires or recommends these vaccinations:

Required documents for Philippines

Plan to present the following at check-in and on arrival:

Important notes on Philippines pet import

Import permit must be obtained from the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) before travel. Quarantine period may be reduced or waived if all documents are complete and the pet is healthy upon inspection. Rabies vaccination must be administered at least 30 days before travel. Health certificate must be issued within 14 days of travel. Pets arriving without proper documentation may be quarantined for up to 30 days at the owner's expense.

Plan your pet's trip to Philippines

Use the ClearToFly Trip Planner to build a personalized checklist with exact deadlines for your route into Philippines. Compare carriers that fly your route on the airline pet policy directory, or get expert eyes on your paperwork with a Route Review.

Always verify Philippines pet import rules with the official source

Government pet import rules change without notice. Before booking flights, confirm requirements directly with the Philippines veterinary authority. We also recommend cross-referencing the USDA APHIS Pet Travel database for U.S.-origin pets.

Data last verified 2026-06-08 from National Authority. Country code: PH.