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Pet Transport Indonesia to Philippines: SPSIC and 2026 Route Guide

Planning a pet relocation from Indonesia to Philippines is easier when you work backwards from your travel date. Allow around 6-10 weeks and follow the steps in order to stay on track. Plan for 30 …

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6-10
Weeks lead time needed
Start this early minimum
30 days
Quarantine on arrival
Medium
Route complexity
4
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 Indonesia to Philippines typically takes around 6-10 weeks. Expect 30 days of quarantine on arrival. A rabies titre test is not required.
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Step by step

The Indonesia to Philippines import process

01
Before SPSIC application.
ISO microchip confirmed. Pet confirmed at least 120 days old. Rabies and vaccines current.

Responsible: Your vet in Indonesia

02
Several weeks before travel.
BARANTAN export recommendation applied for.

Responsible: You or Indonesian export agent

03
Several weeks before travel; allow BAI processing time.
SPSIC applied for online at BAI Philippines (bai.gov.ph).

Responsible: You or agent

04
Within 10 days of departure.
IVHC (BARANTAN health certificate) issued within 10 calendar days of departure.

Responsible: BARANTAN-authorised vet in Indonesia

05
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 issued within 10 calendar days of departure from Indonesia. Source: BAI Philippines, 2026.
Leaving Indonesia

Export requirements

Export permit
BARANTAN export recommendation required before travel. Applied for via the BARANTAN portal. Source: BARANTAN Indonesia, 2026.
Health certificate
Official health certificate (IVHC) from a BARANTAN-authorised vet, meeting Philippines BAI requirements. Issued within 10 calendar days of departure. Source: BARANTAN Indonesia, 2026.
Costs

What this route typically costs

BARANTAN health certificate and export permit: IDR 500,000-1,500,000 (approx. USD 31-92)
SPSIC fee: paid at BAI VQ office on arrival
Cargo CGK to MNL: USD 800-2,500
IATA crate: USD 80-300
Agent fees: USD 200-500
Total typical range: USD 1,111-3,392

Critical points

The SPSIC must be secured before travel. Arriving at Manila without it means BAI cannot release your pet. Apply early and allow several weeks for processing.

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

Airlines

Approved carriers on this route

AirlineNotesType
Philippine Airlines directPhilippine Airlines (PAL) operates CGK-MNL direct routes. PAL Cargo accepts pets as manifested cargo. Direct routing reduces handling transfers.Cargo Only
Garuda Indonesia direct or via SingaporeGaruda Indonesia operates CGK-MNL routes, either direct or connecting via Singapore. Garuda Cargo accepts live animals on this corridor.Cargo Only
Singapore Airlines via SingaporeCGK to SIN then MNL. Singapore Airlines Cargo has established MNL routes and Singapore Changi is a well-run animal transit point.Cargo Only
Cathay Pacific via Hong KongVia Hong Kong (HKG) to Manila. Cathay Pacific Cargo has direct MNL routes and established live animal handling at HKG.Cargo Only

How Philippines handles incoming pets

Philippines keeps its requirements reasonable, though a few steps have fixed timing. Map those out first and the rest falls into place.

What experienced owners do

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.

Use an official, government-authorised vet for the health certificate, not just your usual clinic. Many destinations only accept certificates signed by an approved vet.

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 BARANTAN IVHC issued within 10 calendar 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 for 30-day home quarantine. Source: BAI Philippines, 2026.
Yes. Philippine Airlines and Garuda Indonesia both operate CGK-MNL routes. Confirm live animal cargo acceptance directly with the carrier before booking. Source: PAL / Garuda Indonesia, 2026.
Airline guides
  • Philippine Airlines direct
  • Garuda Indonesia direct or via Singapore
  • Singapore Airlines via Singapore
  • Cathay Pacific via Hong Kong
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