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Hong Kong's AFCD needs no export permit for a dog or cat. The Philippines requires an SPSIC import clearance approved before you travel and valid for 60 days. Cathay Pacific flies Hong Kong to Manila in around 2 hours 15 minutes, and from Hong Kong you can book Cathay Live Animal through any agent.

Key facts: Hong Kong to Philippines

Export permit: Not required: AFCD does not restrict the export of dogs and cats and no AFCD export permit is needed; the destination's own import permit and rules still apply. Applies to dogs and cats leaving Hong Kong.
Import and Export of Animals and Animal Products: frequently asked questions, checked 1 October 2026
Quarantine: BAI: with all required documents the animal can be released the same day at the port of entry.
International Movements (Import): Pet (Dog/Cat), checked 2 October 2026
Rabies titre test: BAI's own page is silent on a titre test. Per DAFF Australia guidance (page last updated 25 February 2026): the new requirements from 9 March 2026, which DAFF says 'appear to be' the health requirements, include a rabies neutralising antibody titre of at least 0.5 IU/ml; the Philippines has given no timeframe between vaccination and testing. The undated USDA APHIS certificate does not include a titre statement, so US exporters should check the SPSIC conditions.
Philippines: dogs (live animals export conditions), checked 2 October 2026
Official sources differ
BAI's own pet import page (https://www.bai.gov.ph/Stakeholders/PetImport) lists the SPSIC documents (vaccination and antiparasitic records, proof of microchip, photograph, pet passport) and does not mention a titre test. DAFF reports the test as part of new requirements from 9 March 2026, so it is recorded as required; the SPSIC issued for each pet states the conditions that apply.

Taken from official government pages, last checked 2 October 2026. Rules change, so open the linked page again before you book.

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Official rules on this page checked 2 October 2026

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What does Hong Kong require for the Philippines before the flight?

AFCD says the type of certification service needed depends on what the destination requires.
Animal health certificates for export, AFCD Hong Kong, checked 8 October 2026
AFCD says a registered vet's animal health certificate is normally issued within 10 days before departure, or as the destination specifies.
Animal health certificates for export, AFCD Hong Kong, checked 8 October 2026
AFCD tells exporters they may need to apply for an import permit or licence from the destination.
Animal health certificates for export, AFCD Hong Kong, checked 8 October 2026
BAI says the animal can be released the same day if all required documents are provided.
International Movements (Import): Pet (Dog / Cat), Bureau of Animal Industry, checked 8 October 2026

Which airlines take pets from Hong Kong to the Philippines?

Cathay Pacific's own route page shows flights from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL).
Flights from Hong Kong to Manila, Cathay Pacific, checked 8 October 2026
Cathay Pacific's route page gives the flight time from Hong Kong to Manila as around 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Flights from Hong Kong to Manila, Cathay Pacific, checked 8 October 2026
Cathay Pacific says a pet travelling from Hong Kong can be booked on Cathay Live Animal through any agent.
Travelling with animals, Cathay Pacific, checked 8 October 2026
Cathay Pacific says it has the discretion whether to accept an animal on board, subject to the laws of the departure, arrival and layover places.
Travelling with animals, Cathay Pacific, checked 8 October 2026

Where does the journey connect and land?

Cathay Pacific's route page says its Hong Kong to Manila flights arrive at Terminal 3 in Manila.
Flights from Hong Kong to Manila, Cathay Pacific, checked 8 October 2026
BAI says the SPSIC payment can be made on arrival at the Veterinary Quarantine office in the airport.
International Movements (Import): Pet (Dog / Cat), Bureau of Animal Industry, checked 8 October 2026
BAI's page describes the arrival procedure for a dog or cat at any international port of entry and names no specific airport.
International Movements (Import): Pet (Dog / Cat), Bureau of Animal Industry, checked 8 October 2026

Which Philippines rules depend on a pet coming from Hong Kong?

None of the Philippines rules we have verified names Hong Kong on its own.

The rules that apply to every pet entering the Philippines, whatever the origin, are listed with their official sources in our Philippines guide.

What does Hong Kong require before your pet leaves?

Export permit: Not required: AFCD does not restrict the export of dogs and cats and no AFCD export permit is needed; the destination's own import permit and rules still apply. Applies to dogs and cats leaving Hong Kong.
Import and Export of Animals and Animal Products: frequently asked questions, checked 1 October 2026
Export health certificate: For destinations other than the EU and UK, a registered vet issues the animal health certificate (normally within 10 days before departure, or as the destination requires) and AFCD endorses it; endorsement takes one working day, an AFCD-issued official certificate two working days (page revised 26 January 2026). Applies to dogs and cats leaving Hong Kong.
The issue of an official Animal Health Certificate, checked 1 October 2026
Export health certificate: AFCD only examines animals and issues its own official health certificate when the destination specifically requires an official veterinary examination. Applies to dogs and cats leaving Hong Kong.
Import and Export of Animals and Animal Products: frequently asked questions, checked 1 October 2026
Other conditions: AFCD fees (schedule dated 26 January 2026): endorsement or alteration of a health certificate HK$155; official examination of a single mammal HK$410 plus a HK$1,960 visiting fee where applicable. Applies to dogs and cats leaving Hong Kong.
Fees for Official Veterinary Examination/Official Health Certification/Testing (G111), checked 1 October 2026

FAQ

Common questions

No, AFCD does not restrict the export of dogs and cats, though the destination's rules still apply. AFCD says the type of certification service needed depends on what the destination requires. It also tells exporters they may need to apply for an import permit or licence from the destination.

AFCD says a registered vet's certificate is normally issued within 10 days before departure, or as the destination specifies. The approved SPSIC must be shown to the exporting country's veterinary authority to obtain the export permit or international veterinary health certificate.

On arrival you present your documents to the BAI Veterinary Quarantine Officer at the international port of entry. The SPSIC payment can be made at the Veterinary Quarantine office in the airport. If all required documents are provided, the animal can be released the same day.

Cathay Pacific's own route page shows flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Cathay Pacific also says it has the discretion whether to accept an animal on board, subject to the laws of the departure, arrival and layover places.

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