Pet Transport from India to Philippines
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Taking your pet from India to the Philippines is one of the more manageable international moves in the region. No titre test is required, no quarantine applies if the paperwork is in order, and direct flights run from Delhi (DEL) to Manila (MNL) daily via Philippine Airlines and Air India.
The sequence matters. Get the microchip first – Philippine authorities require it to be in place before the rabies vaccination, and a vaccination given before microchipping is invalid. After the chip and vaccination, apply for the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) import permit (allow 2-4 weeks), then have your government-endorsed health certificate issued within 10 days of your travel date.
A pet relocation agent with Philippines experience can handle the BAI permit application and the Indian government endorsement on your behalf. Allow 6-10 weeks from starting the process to travel day, though the paperwork itself is not complicated for this route.
Step-by-Step Process
Get your pet microchipped (ISO 11784/11785)
First step. Must be done before any vaccinations.
Responsible: Your veterinarian
Rabies vaccination (and other required vaccinations)
After microchip. At least 30 days before travel. Must be current within 12 months of arrival.
Responsible: Your veterinarian
Apply for BAI import permit (Philippines)
As early as possible. Allow 2-4 weeks for processing.
Responsible: You or your pet transport agent
Obtain government-endorsed health certificate (India)
Within 10 days of travel. Issued by DAHD-registered vet, endorsed by State Animal Husbandry Dept.
Responsible: Your veterinarian + State Animal Husbandry Dept
Book flight and confirm pet space
At least 2-4 weeks before travel.
Responsible: You or your pet transport agent
Travel day: present all documents at check-in
Arrive early. Cargo pets: 3-4 hours before departure.
Responsible: You + airline
Philippines Import Requirements
What Philippines requires for pets entering the country.
Microchip
Required. ISO 11784/11785 standard. Must be implanted before rabies vaccination.
Rabies Vaccination
Required. Must be current within 12 months of arrival. Primary vaccination no later than 30 days before travel.
Rabies Titre Test
Not required for pets arriving from India.
Quarantine
No mandatory quarantine if documentation is complete. Spot inspections at NAIA are possible.
Import Permit
Required. Apply to the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) before travel. Allow 2-4 weeks for processing.
Health Certificate
Required. Government-endorsed health certificate from India's State Animal Husbandry Dept. Must be valid on arrival.
Exporting from India
What you need from India before your pet can leave.
Export Permit
No formal export permit required for most destinations. The government-endorsed health certificate from the State Animal Husbandry Department is the primary export document.
Cost Factors
Costs vary depending on pet size, transport method, and whether you use a transport agent.
- Airline cabin or cargo fees (varies by carrier, pet weight, and crate size)
- IATA-compliant travel crate
- Veterinary fees (microchip, vaccinations, health certificate)
- BAI import permit application fee (Philippines)
- State Animal Husbandry Dept endorsement fee (India)
- Pet transport agent fee (if applicable)
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