How do you bring a pet to the Philippines in 2026?

Apply online for a Sanitary and Phytosanitary Import Clearance (SPSIC) from the Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Animal Industry before you book the pet’s flight. BAI asks for vaccination and antiparasitic records for internal and external parasites, proof of microchip, a photograph of the animal, and a pet passport when available. Upload clean PDF or JPG files under the published size limits.

Present the approved SPSIC to the veterinary authority in the exporting country so they can issue the export permit or international veterinary health certificate. BAI reminds movers that names and vaccine details on the health certificate must match the SPSIC, and that the import permit has a limited validity window. Airlines set separate cabin and cargo rules; confirm those after the SPSIC exists.

At the international port of entry, present the SPSIC and original veterinary documents to the BAI Veterinary Quarantine Officer. Same-day release is more likely when papers are complete; quarantine or refusal follows failed vaccines or missing clearances. Keep copies in your relocation folder next to visa and lease files: Paperwork after moving.

Condo and village rules decide whether the pet can actually live where you rent in BGC, Makati, Cebu, or Dumaguete: How to rent a home, Dog-friendly Philippines, Living in Manila, and Living in Cebu. Immigration stay papers are separate from BAI; tourist extensions do not replace pet import clearance.