Shipping a dog or cat from Greece to Philippines rewards owners who start planning early. Plan on roughly 6-10 weeks; the checklist is clear and the timing is manageable. No …
Rabies vaccinationRequired. Current rabies vaccination …
Rabies titre testNot required for the Philippines from …
QuarantineNo mandatory quarantine for compliant …
Import permitRequired. Apply to the Bureau of Animal …
Health certificateMINAGRIC-endorsed official health …
In short:
Preparing to move a pet from Greece to Philippines
typically takes around 6-10 weeks.
There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets.
A rabies titre test is not required.
Verification date not recorded. Confirm current requirements with the destination authority.
Prepared and reviewed by Pet Transport Global Editorial Team
Step by step
The import process, in full
1
Check ISO microchip is readable and rabies vaccination is current and within validity for travel.
Confirm microchip and vaccinations are in order
Responsible: Your veterinarian
2
At least 3-4 weeks before travel to allow 1-2 weeks processing plus buffer.
Apply for BAI Import Clearance Certificate (ICC)
Responsible: You or your pet transport agent
3
As early as possible. No direct ATH-MNL flights. Routing via hub required.
Book flight and cargo space
Responsible: You or your pet transport agent
4
Within 10 days of travel. Book official vet appointment for the week before departure.
Obtain MINAGRIC-endorsed health certificate
Responsible: Official veterinarian + MINAGRIC
5
BAI inspection at NAIA. Present all original documents. Compliant pets typically cleared same day.
Travel and present to BAI inspector at NAIA Manila on arrival
Responsible: BAI inspector on arrival
Checklist
What your pet needs
Every item below must be completed and verified before your pet can travel. Expand each category for the detail.
Microchip
Required (ISO 11784/11785). Must be implanted and recorded before travel.
Rabies vaccination
Required. Current rabies vaccination within manufacturer's validity. Minimum age 3 months.
Rabies titre test
Not required for the Philippines from Greece. A current vaccination certificate is sufficient.
Quarantine
No mandatory quarantine for compliant pets. BAI veterinary inspection on arrival at NAIA Manila (MNL). Compliant pets cleared same day in most cases.
Import permit
Required. Apply to the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI), Philippines, before travel. Processing: 1-2 weeks. Import Clearance Certificate (ICC) required.
Health certificate
MINAGRIC-endorsed official health certificate in English, issued within 10 days of travel. Must include microchip number, vaccination history, and owner details.
Export permit
No general export permit required for personal pets.
Health certificate
Official veterinary health certificate issued by an authorised vet and endorsed by Greece's Ministry of Rural Development and Food (MINAGRIC). Must be in English. Issued within 10 days of travel.
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Airlines
Carriers on this route
Not all airlines accept live animals on this route. Confirm the operating carrier's current policy for every flight segment.
Lufthansa
Cargo: via Frankfurt FRA to MNL. Lufthansa Cargo handles live animals reliably and FRA is well set up for connecting live animal shipments. Recommended option for this route.
Cargo Only
Emirates
Cargo: via Dubai DXB to MNL. Temperature-controlled hold. Summer heat embargoes from DXB (May-September) may affect acceptance. Confirm schedule before booking.
Cargo Only
Qatar Airways
Cargo: via Doha DOH to MNL. Good live animal handling. Seasonal restrictions apply.
Cargo Only
Etihad Airways
Cargo: via Abu Dhabi AUH to MNL. Etihad Cargo handles live animals. Temperature embargoes during extreme Gulf heat apply.
Cargo Only
Singapore Airlines
Cargo: via Singapore SIN to MNL. Shorter final leg from SIN to MNL. Good live animal handling record.
Cargo Only
Costs
What this route typically costs
BAI import clearance certificate fee
Airline cargo fees (Athens to Manila via hub, varies by carrier and crate size)
IATA-compliant hard-sided travel crate
Veterinarian fees for health certificate
MINAGRIC health certificate endorsement fee
Pet transport agent fee (optional but recommended for hub-routing complexity)
Critical points
BAI Import Clearance Certificate must be obtained before travel. Pets cannot be cleared at NAIA without it.
Health certificate is valid for 10 days. Time your vet appointment carefully.
No direct Athens to Manila flights. All routing involves at least one hub stop. Book cargo space on connecting sectors.
Gulf hub routing (Emirates/Qatar/Etihad) is subject to temperature embargoes in summer. Check embargo schedules.
Philippines entry requirements at a glance
Getting a pet into Philippines is a middle of the road process. The rules are well defined, so most of the work is simply staying on schedule.
Getting the details right
Get your pet used to the travel crate weeks in advance. A calm, crate-familiar animal travels far better than one meeting the crate for the first time at the airport.
Confirm live animal acceptance on every flight segment before booking. Not all aircraft or connections take pets, and cargo terms can differ leg to leg.
Keep every original document together and take copies. Border officials want originals, and a missing signature or date can hold up clearance.
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.
FAQ
Common questions
No. The Philippines does not require a rabies titre test for pets from Greece. A current rabies vaccination within the manufacturer’s validity is sufficient.
Apply to the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) online via bai.da.gov.ph before travel. Processing takes approximately 1-2 weeks. Apply at least 3-4 weeks before your travel date to allow for processing time and any queries.
No mandatory quarantine for compliant pets. BAI veterinary inspection occurs on arrival at NAIA Manila. Compliant pets are usually cleared the same day.
No direct service exists. Lufthansa via Frankfurt is a popular choice due to Frankfurt’s strong live animal cargo infrastructure. Emirates via Dubai and Qatar via Doha are also used. Confirm current pet cargo acceptance and any seasonal embargoes before booking.
For such a long journey with hub connections, cabin pet options are very limited. Most dogs and medium-to-large cats travel as cargo. Small pets may qualify for cabin travel on shorter individual sectors. Confirm with each airline covering the routing.
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