REQUIREMENTS FOR PETS ENTERING THE PHILIPPINES:

  1. Import Permit from: Bureau of Animal Industry Animal Health Division Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City Tel No: (632) 928-2743 Fax No: (632) 928-2836 www.bai.da.gov.ph
    The import permit may be filed by any party on behalf of the owner/importer, who has to provide details such as the kind, breed, age, etc; and pay the application fee. A copy of the import permit should be faxed or mailed to the owner/importer.
    WARNING: IF YOU DO NOT HAVE AN IMPORT PERMIT, YOUR PET WILL BE QUARANTINED BY THE BUREAU OF ANIMAL INDUSTRY.
  2. Health Certificate issued by a duly licensed veterinarian dated not more than 30 days before arrival in the Philippines. It should certify that the animal is free from, and has not been recently exposed to any dangerous communicable disease, and that it has been given anti-rabies and other required inoculations.
  3. Endorsement of the Health Certificate by:
    US Department of Agriculture
    Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
    Veterinary Services
    Fee: $24.00
    Applications can be mailed or filed in person. Please call for instructions:

    Los Angeles Office (310) 725-1970
    Sacramento Office (Nevada Applications) (916) 854-3900
    Arizona Office (480) 491-1002
    New Mexico Office (505) 761-3160
    Texas Office (512) 383-2400.

  4. Authentication of the Health Certificate by the Philippine Consulate General:
    1. Original and one photocopy
    2. Fee: $25.00

    We only accept cash, postal money order or manager/cashier's check. Please add $6.00 for mailing fee if you would like us to mail back the documents to you through US Priority Mail; or please enclose a pre-paid self-addressed courier or stamped envelope. Processing time is 2 working days. Please allow 3 days for mailing.