DESTINATION: PHILIPPINES (DOG AND CAT REQUIREMENTS)

REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAVELING

(This is based on my experience working as Veterinarian in Saudi Arabia.  Changes can happen so fur parents should be alert on any additional requirements)

Obtain a PET PASSPORT ( Known also as a Pet Vaccination Card)

This document is a requirement in all pet travels, which includes the following details:

DETAILS OF THE PET 

Basic details needed for pet identification. 

• Name
• Breed 
• Species
• Date of Birth
• Photo of the animal

MICROCHIP 

• This is provided by your Veterinarian/Veterinary Clinic
• This is usually done before or on the day Rabies vaccination will be given especially if pet will be traveling.
• Cats and Dogs entering the Philippines should have a 15 digit, ISO 11784/11785 Microchip implanted subcutaneously on the shoulder blades.  
• June 2018 - Microchipping becomes mandatory for pet identification

VACCINATIONS

CAT VACCINATIONS

RABIES VACCINATION

The Philippine government requires vaccinations for dogs and cats

for Dogs:  DHLPP and Rabies vaccinations 

for Cats:   FRCP and Rabies vaccinations

Age requirement to import pet to Philippines: 4 months

 

Importing your pet with updated vaccinations is the requirement.  Your pet should be vaccinated least more than 30 days and less than 11 months - signed by a duly licensed veterinarian

DEWORMING and TICK TREATMENT

Recommended to be performed within 48 hours prior to travel especially for dogs. 

IMPORT PERMIT

Obtained at the Bureau of Animal Industry via online method or in person in advance before your pet's arrival

Validity Period:  2 months

Number of pets allowed for one permit is:  3 pets

RABIES TITER TESTING -  NOT APPLICABLE IN THE PHILIPPINES

Recommend to seek advice from flight carriers regarding their pet requirements

EXPORT PERMIT / HEALTH CERTIFICATES 

Obtained from the Importing Country (in our case Saudi Arabia)

Licensed government veterinarian as signatory on the health certificates obtained at Ministry of Agriculture, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

One can process this document directly to the Agriculture department or have assistance from the private veterinary clinic or pet shipping companies.

Validity Period: 2 months

Source:   

PetTravel.com. https://www.pettravel.com/immigration/philippines.cfm.  Accessed  01 Sep 2020.