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Importation of pets into the Philippines

 
The following must be submitted:

  1. IMPORT PERMIT must be secured from the Bureau of Animal Industry. Contact information is as follows:
Ms. Virgie B. Tiong
Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI)
Animal Health Division
Visayas Avenue
Diliman, Quezon City
Philippines
Tel. No. 011-632-928-1778 or 011-632-928-2836 or 011-63-920-0816
Fax No. 011-632-926-6866 or 011-632-928-2177 or 011-632-320-0815
Email: quarantine_bai@yahoo.com

  1. HEALTH CERTIFICATE issued by a duly licensed veterinarian or the U.S. Department of Agriculture 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 or communicable disease, and that it has been given anti-rabies and other required inoculations.

  1. CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY by the Philippine Consulate General. The Health Certificate and Import Permit should be presented to any Philippine Consulate General before shipment for authentication. The fee is $25.00. If sent by mail, payment should be in money order payable to the Philippine Consulate General. Please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope for return mail.


NOTE: The Import Permit and the authenticated Health Certificate should be presented at the airport.