What are the procedures and other relevant requirements if I wish to bring my pet to the Philippines?
1. Secure a 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 communicable disease, and that it has been given anti-rabies and other required inoculations. 2. Send/Present the Health Certificate (4 copies) for Certification of Authenticity to any Philippine Consular Office three (3) weeks before shipment. The fee is $25.00 per health certificate. If sent by mail, payment should be made to the order of Philippine Embassy/Consulate in money order. Please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope for return mail. 3. Secure an Import Permit by either of the following ways: a. Direct application from the Bureau of Animal Industry located at: Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) Animal Health Division Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City Philippines Tel. Nos.: 632.926.6883 and 632.927.0971 F
