Pet entry requirements: Dog → Philippines
These are the requirements for entering Philippines with a dog, based on a departure from Germany/the EU. Requirements can change — always confirm with the relevant authority before you travel.
🔴 Required
Import permit Required
BAI SPS Import Clearance (SPSIC) to be obtained online BEFORE arrival; valid 60 days; max. 3 pets
Microchip Required
ISO-compatible microchip required; without it the animal is refused (since 2018)
Rabies vaccination Required
Yes – from 84 days; primary vaccination ≥14 days before the SPSIC application, ≤1 year
Minimum age / young animals Required
At least 120 days at application.
Other tests Required
Additional vaccinations ≥14 days before application — dog: DHLPPi; cat: panleukopenia/rhinotracheitis/calici
Parasite treatment Required
Yes – internal + external parasite treatment 7–91 days before the application
Health certificate Required
International veterinary health certificate (IVHC) from the government authority ≤10 calendar days before departure, government-endorsed
🟡 Recommended
Rabies titer test Not required
Not required
Quarantine Not required
No routine quarantine if documents are correct; inspection on arrival (MNL)
Registration Not required
No residence-registration requirement in the BAI rules — verify locally/with the LGU
🐾 Local rules (in-country)
These apply on the ground in the destination country — to everyone, not as an entry condition — and depend on the breed and situation (e.g. public transport, listed breeds).
Breed restrictions On site
No national breed-specific import bans known — verify locally
Muzzle / leash On site
No muzzle/leash rule in the import regulations — verify locally
⚠️ Notes & grey zone
Grey zone
SPSIC MUST be in hand before arrival — else refusal/return; valid only 60 days → plan tightly; certificate window 10 d (BAI) vs. 30 d (embassy) → use 10 d
Notes
SPSIC mandatory BEFORE departure online (intercommerce.com.ph); fees ~Php 100 + 55 + inspection per pet; pet ≥120 days at application; inspection on arrival (MNL)
Related destinations in Asia & the Middle East
China · Hong Kong · India · Israel · United Arab Emirates
Authority: BAI (Bureau of Animal Industry)
Read at the responsible authority on 16/09/2026. 📄 Official source ↗
Check your specific route & airlines →For informational purposes only. Regulations change frequently — verify with the relevant authorities before travel.