- Details
- Category: Importation of Pets to the Philippines
Requirements
- Apply for an import permit by accomplishing the application form, or by writing a letter-request addressed to:
The Director
Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI)
Visayas Avenue, Quezon City
Philippines
Tel. Phone +63 2 8528 2240
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The letter needs to contain the following information:
- species and breed of animal
- sex, age and number of animals
- expected date of arrival of animal into the Philippines
- Upon receipt of the application form or letter-request, the BAI will issue the Import Permit which is valid for two (2) months. In addition to an import permit, the importer must pay issuance and inspection fees at the Veterinary Quarantine Unit at the airport.
Issuance and inspection fees are 100.00 pesos and 250.00 pesos for the first two (2) heads and 300.00 pesos for the succeeding head, respectively. Extension for another month may be requested before its expiry date. The fee for extension is 100.00 pesos.
- The importer must secure a valid health certificate from the country of origin. The animal and health certificate shall be presented to the Veterinary Quarantine Unit for inspection.
- A Notice of Quarantine shall be issued. The animal shall be subjected to an in-house quarantine for thirty (30) days.
For further information, please read this leaflet, contact the National Veterinary Quarantine Services of the Bureau of Animal Industry at +632 925 4343 or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / https://www.bai.gov.ph/contact-us