The last time I did a pet transport in the Philippines, from Manila to Cagayan de Oro was, I think, last 2011. I had to transport two kittens and they fit perfectly on a single cage. However, I will be transporting two adult cats this time. There’s not much information at the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) website on the process and the necessary documents needed, so allow me to list them down for you. If you have been doing research beforehand, you might have read about an article by PAWS.
So here’s what I did. First, your pets must have been vaccinated with Anti-Rabies at least 14 days before the travel date. Meaning, you cannot rush things. Have them vaccinated at least a month before you leave. Request also for a Pet Health Card or Record Book if it’s the first time that your pets have been vaccinated. Second, you will need a Health Certificate from a veterinarian. The validity of the Health Certificate is just 3 days. Other than that, the BAI officer might not sign your shipping permit. Third, you need a shipping permit from BAI. The requirements are the Health Card and Health Certificate. And lastly, you can ship the cats together with you or you can avail the services of FurExpress. Trust me, they take good care of your pets and they take care of everything, all in a single day processing! All you need to do is pick your pets at the cargo area of the airport destination.
What I did in my case was I had my pets vaccinated and micro-chipped a month before.
FurExpress picked-up my pets around 1pm last Saturday, and they arrived 6am the following day. You will received either a call or sms from the CebPac Cargo Office and ask you to bring a valid ID.
![Picking up my cats at the CebPac Cargo Laguindingan Airport](https://www.ridvanbaluyos.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/35062727_10155392441951128_8223145420008718336_n.jpg)
![Inside the Airport Taxi.](https://www.ridvanbaluyos.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/35238463_10155395008006128_881637952713654272_n-1024x576.jpg)
Requirements:
- Vaccination Record with Anti-Rabies signed by the vet (Pet Health Card)
- Health Certificate signed by the vet, and 3 days validity.
- Shipping Permit from BAI, requirements are #1 and #2.
Costs:
- Anti-Rabies = 150php per pet
- Health Card = free
- Health Certificate = 500php per pet
- Micro-chip = 250php per pet
- Spay/Neuter = 500php per pet
- FurExpress Transport = 3000php per pet (single cage)
- BAI Shipping Permit = free
Service Providers:
It is great to know that your pets must have been vaccinated with Anti-Rabies at least 14 days before the travel date. My cousin might visit us on Christmas so this information is just what we need it to know so he can bring his pet with him. Thanks for sharing your article, I will tell my cousin to have them vaccinated at least a month before.
Glad it helped Derek. All the best!
To whom it may concern I have 3 dogs arriving in Manila from Australia on 14th of August
And I will be needing assistance to get them to Puerto Princesa safely from Manila.
I hope to hear back from u soon
Hi,
Please contact FurExpress (https://www.facebook.com/FurExpress/).
Have a great day.
RB
Inquire how much i have a kitten 3mths old his complete vaccination he only don’t have Anti-Rabies and how much his going From Cebu to Clark Airport/Pangasinan Binalonan.thank you
You may contact FurExpress directly.
I am thinking about saving up money to manage all this because I have 2 cats, 1 rabbit, and a hamster.
Also are rabbits and hamsters allowed?
And I’m from Canada so I worry for my pets being away from me for 13-15 hours.. Traveling to Philippines
Hi Maria,
This is only for domestic travel transportation. I am not sure about the policies for international travel entry to the Philippines.
Regards,
RB
Hi po. Im currently im Bahrain and flying back to Philippines this coming September 21, 2021. I will fly with my dog.. but since there is pandemic i have to be quarantined for 10days in hotel. What will happen to my dog? Where i can put him or can i send him to mindanao? The address written in my dog import permit is Mati City which is my hometown. Is it possible i can send my dog directly? Or different process.
Thanks☺ Laki ng tulong yung advice mo.
You’re welcome po. I hope your pets have arrived safely.
Mag Kano po na gastos nyo pag send nang Aso pa SA pinas?
Hi. I have to cats. Im planning to have it travel from cdo to manila. Is there anyway we can talk for process. Thanks.
Hi Almarie, I am not affiliated with FurExpress. But I can share what I can based from my experience.
I would to know how much it cost to transport my puppy going to Davao City
Hi Ellen,
Please contact FurExpress directly. Their FB page is indicated in the article.
Thank you.
I am planning to ship four shihtzu dogs from Manila to Davao. All the dogs are updated in terms of anti rabbies and the usual 6-1 vaccines. They weigh from 8-12 kilos. Average weight is 9-10 kilos.
How much will be the expected cost for that?
Please contact FurExpress directly. The details are indicated in the article. Thanks.
Hi good afternoon I have my dog and were planning to travel in Bohol can I applied travel shipping permit online?
Hi Glynila,
I have not gone through an online process so I cannot answer your question for now. Sorry.
Regards,
Ridvan
I want to bring two years old shihtzu dog from manila Philippines to sri lanka.how can i bring
Hi Rasang,
This process is only for domestic transport. If you want to move pets from country to country, I believe Vets In Practice can help you.
You may contact them here:
[email protected]
Regards,
Ridvan
Hi,
I would like to bring my 1.6 yrs old American bully (standard size) to Boracay this April. His current weight is 50lbs and all vaccines have been administered by his vet (animal house jupiter, makati)
How do I go about it and how much?
Best,
Anya
Hi Anna,
Have you contacted FurExpress on their facebook page already? The process may have changed due to the pandemic, so please message them directly: https://www.facebook.com/FurExpress/
Regards,
Ridvan
hello, does allow to transfort 2 chihuahua Davao manila on March 26, 2022, all documents are complete, on March 29 they have Intl. flight to Montreal , Pets reservation are confirmed,
together with accompanying owner. How much is the pay.. They will get the dogs in your cargo in Manila. whats the address thank you.
Im the one who booked their flight for Domestic and Intl I am a Travel and Tours Company
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