Pet Transport Brazil to Philippines: SPSIC and 2026 Route Guide

If you are relocating a pet from Brazil to Philippines, the process is manageable once you know the sequence. Give yourself close to 6-10 weeks so none of the fixed waiting periods catch you out. A 30 …

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6-10

Weeks lead time needed

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30 days

Quarantine on arrival

Medium

Route complexity

Airlines on this route

Lead time needed

6-10 weeks

Quarantine

30 days

Route complexity

Medium

Airlines

4 carriers on this route

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In short: Preparing to move a pet from Brazil to Philippines typically takes around 6-10 weeks. Expect 30 days of quarantine on arrival. A rabies titre test is not required.

Regulations checked June 2026

Prepared and reviewed by Pet Transport Global Editorial Team

Step by step

The Brazil to Philippines import process

Before SPSIC application.

ISO microchip confirmed. Pet confirmed at least 120 days old.

Responsible: Your vet in Brazil

At least 30 days before travel.

Rabies vaccination and core vaccines confirmed current. Antiparasitic treatment completed.

Responsible: Your vet in Brazil

Several weeks before travel.

SPSIC applied for online at BAI Philippines.

Responsible: You or agent

Within 10 calendar days of departure.

MAPA health certificate (IVHC) issued within 10 days of travel.

Responsible: MAPA-authorised vet in Brazil

From arrival date.

30-day home quarantine in Philippines from arrival.

Responsible: Owner under BAI supervision

Requirements

Philippines entry requirements

Every item below must be in place before your pet can enter. We verify and track each one.

Microchip

ISO 11784/11785 microchip required. Source: Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI), Philippines, 2026.

Rabies vaccination

Current rabies vaccination. Administered at least 30 days before travel. Source: BAI Philippines, 2026.

Rabies titre test

Not required under the SPSIC system. Source: BAI Philippines, 2026.

Quarantine

30-day home quarantine on arrival. Pet examined by BAI veterinary quarantine officer at MNL; if compliant, released to owner for home quarantine. Source: BAI Philippines, 2026.

Health certificate

IVHC (International Veterinary Health Certificate) issued within 10 calendar days of departure from Brazil. Source: BAI Philippines, 2026.

Leaving Brazil

Export requirements

Export permit

No formal export permit required for companion animals. Source: MAPA Brazil, 2026.

Health certificate

Official health certificate from a MAPA-authorised official vet in Brazil, meeting Philippines BAI requirements. Source: MAPA Brazil, 2026.

Costs

What this route typically costs

MAPA health certificate: BRL 300-800 (approx. USD 57-153)

SPSIC fee: paid at BAI VQ office on arrival

Cargo fees GRU to MNL via Gulf or Pacific: USD 2,000-5,500

IATA-compliant crate: USD 80-300

Agent fees: USD 300-700

Total typical range: USD 2,437-6,653

Critical points

The SPSIC must be secured before travel. Arriving without it means your pet cannot clear BAI quarantine at Manila airport. Apply early.

Home quarantine for 30 days means you need a confirmed address in the Philippines from arrival. The pet must remain at that address throughout the period.

Airlines

Approved carriers on this route

Airline	Notes	Type
Philippine Airlines via Gulf hub	Philippine Airlines (PAL) operates to Manila Ninoy Aquino (MNL). From Brazil, routing via Doha (Qatar), Dubai (Emirates), or via Europe then onward to MNL. PAL Cargo accepts pets as manifested cargo.	Cargo Only
Qatar Airways Cargo via Doha	Via Doha (DOH) to Manila. Qatar Airways Cargo has established MNL routes and handles live animals at DOH.	Cargo Only
Emirates Cargo via Dubai	Via Dubai (DXB) to Manila. Emirates SkyCargo accepts pets on this routing and has strong Southeast Asia connections.	Cargo Only
Cathay Pacific via Hong Kong	Via Hong Kong (HKG) to Manila. Cathay Pacific Cargo has direct MNL routes and established animal handling at HKG.	Cargo Only

Philippines import rules, explained

Philippines has a clear set of import requirements that are manageable with some planning. Follow them in order and keep an eye on the dates that cannot move.

Practical tips for this move

Work backwards from your travel date and add a buffer. Fixed waiting periods mean a single slipped appointment can push the whole move back by weeks.

Check the airline’s crate size and labelling rules early. An undersized or wrongly labelled crate is a frequent reason pets are refused at check-in.

Ask about temperature embargoes for your travel window. Summer and winter cargo restrictions can rule out certain routes and dates entirely.

Microchip before you vaccinate. The microchip must be in place before the rabies shot for the vaccination to count, and getting this order wrong is the most common and costly mistake.

FAQ

Common questions about this route

No. The Philippines does not require a titre test. You need a microchip, current rabies vaccination (30 days before travel), a SPSIC from the BAI, and a MAPA IVHC issued within 10 days of departure. Source: Bureau of Animal Industry Philippines (bai.gov.ph), 2026.

A BAI Veterinary Quarantine officer checks your pet and reviews all documents: SPSIC, IVHC, vaccination and antiparasitic records, microchip confirmation. SPSIC payment is made at the VQ office. If all is correct, your pet is released to you to begin the 30-day home quarantine. Source: BAI Philippines, 2026.

The Philippines does not maintain a breed ban list equivalent to the UK or Singapore breed restrictions. However, the SPSIC application is per-animal, and the BAI may have specific requirements for certain breeds. Check with the BAI directly if you have concerns about your breed.

Airline guides

Philippine Airlines via Gulf hub
Qatar Airways Cargo via Doha
Emirates Cargo via Dubai
Cathay Pacific via Hong Kong

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