PH
Philippines
✈️
GR
Greece
Pet Transport from Philippines to Greece
22-28 weeks
Typical preparation
None
Quarantine on arrival
High
Route complexity
✓ Managed
Full door-to-door service
In short:
Preparing to move a pet from Philippines to Greece
typically takes around 22-28 weeks.
There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets.
A rabies titre test is required, which adds a fixed waiting period, so start early.
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Overview
A move from Philippines to Greece with a dog or cat is mostly about preparing the documents in the right order. Expect around 22-28 weeks of lead time to line up the documents and the fixed waiting periods. No routine quarantine applies as long as every requirement is met.
You will need a rabies titre test, which adds a mandatory wait, so begin it as soon as possible. Read on for the requirements, timing and carrier options for this route.
Step by step
The Philippines to Greece process
1
First step. Must be done before any vaccinations.
Implant ISO microchip (if not already done)
Responsible: Your veterinarian
2
After microchip. Record batch number and expiry date.
Rabies vaccination (primary)
Responsible: Your veterinarian
3
Blood drawn at least 30 days after last rabies vaccination. Allow 2-4 weeks for results.
Rabies titre test (FAVN) at EU-approved laboratory
Responsible: Your veterinarian + EU-approved laboratory
4
Begins on the date blood was drawn for the titre test (not the date of the result). Cannot be shortened.
3-month mandatory waiting period
Responsible: N/A: waiting period
5
Book as soon as your 3-month wait ends and travel date is confirmed. Cargo space on long-haul routes books up fast.
Book flight with confirmed cargo space
Responsible: You or your pet transport agent
6
Within 10 days of travel. Endorsed by BAI. Must use the correct Annex IV format.
Obtain EU-format health certificate
Responsible: Official veterinarian + BAI
7
Cargo: 3-4 hours before departure. Inspection at ATH BCP on arrival.
Travel day: present all documents at cargo desk, MINAGRIC inspection on arrival
Responsible: You + airline cargo desk + MINAGRIC border vet
Checklist
Greece: entry requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Microchip | Required (ISO 11784/11785). Must be implanted before or on the same day as the first rabies vaccination for the vaccination to count. |
| Rabies vaccination | Required. Minimum age 12 weeks at time of first vaccination. Vaccination must have been administered after microchipping. |
| Rabies titre test | Required. Philippines is a non-listed country under EU Regulation 576/2013. Rabies antibody titre test (FAVN) required: minimum 0.5 IU/ml. Blood drawn at least 30 days after the last rabies vaccination, at an EU-approved laboratory. A mandatory 3-month waiting period applies after a satisfactory titre test result before travel. |
| Quarantine | No quarantine for compliant pets. Documentary check by official veterinarian at designated Border Control Post (BCP) on arrival. |
| Import permit | Not required. However, all documentation must comply with EU Regulation 576/2013 before travel. |
| Health certificate | Required. EU-format veterinary health certificate for non-listed countries (Annex IV of Regulation 577/2013). Must be issued by an official veterinarian and endorsed by BAI within 10 days of travel. |
Leaving Philippines
Export requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Export permit | Not required for personal pets. |
| Health certificate | BAI (Bureau of Animal Industry) export health certificate required. Issued by an accredited government veterinarian and endorsed by BAI. Allow 5-7 working days. Must be issued in the EU-required format for non-listed countries. |
Costs
What this route typically costs
| 1 | Airline cargo fees (long-haul MNL-ATH route, typically higher than short-haul) |
| 2 | IATA-compliant travel crate (purchase or hire) |
| 3 | Veterinary fees: vaccinations, microchipping, health certificate |
| 4 | Rabies titre test (FAVN) laboratory fee |
| 5 | EU-format health certificate preparation and BAI endorsement fee |
| 6 | Pet transport agent fee (strongly recommended for this complexity level) |
Critical points
Read before you book
⚠ The Philippines is a non-listed country under EU rules. A rabies titre test is mandatory. This adds at least 4-5 months to your preparation timeline.
⚠ The 3-month waiting period begins on the blood draw date, not the result date. Do not miscalculate.
⚠ Microchip must be implanted before the first rabies vaccination. If done in the wrong order, the vaccination does not count.
⚠ Use the correct EU Annex IV health certificate format. The wrong format will be rejected at the BCP.
⚠ Always verify current regulations with MINAGRIC and the EU official veterinary authority before travel.
Carriers
Airlines on this route
Lufthansa
Cargo: pets transported via Lufthansa Cargo on MNL-FRA-ATH routing. One of the most reliable options for this route. Frankfurt hub handles pet transfers efficiently. Brachycephalic breeds restricted from cargo year-round.
Emirates
Cargo: Emirates SkyCargo via Dubai DXB. Pets accepted in temperature-controlled hold. Brachycephalic breeds accepted with restrictions. Temperature embargoes during Gulf summer months.
Qatar Airways
Cargo: Qatar Airways Cargo via Doha DOH to Athens. Good routing option. Brachycephalic breeds subject to seasonal restrictions. Confirm current pet acceptance before booking.
Philippine Airlines
Cabin pets not available on long-haul routes to Europe. PAL Cargo can ship pets to connecting hubs. Confirm specific routing availability.
Aegean Airlines
Small pets in cabin on intra-European legs (e.g. from FRA or AMS). Useful for final leg into Athens if routing via a European hub. Confirm pet policy for your specific routing.
KLM
Cargo: pets via KLM Cargo MNL-AMS-ATH routing. Temperature restrictions apply. Brachycephalic breeds restricted from cargo.
What Greece requires
Bringing a pet into Greece involves a fair amount of documentation. Keep everything organised and check each item against the current requirements before you book.
Avoiding the common mistakes
Ask about temperature embargoes for your travel window. Summer and winter cargo restrictions can rule out certain routes and dates entirely.
Book the titre test laboratory well ahead. Approved labs have limited slots and the sample takes time to process, so this is not something to leave to the final weeks.
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
Yes. The Philippines is a non-listed country under EU Regulation 576/2013. A rabies antibody titre test (FAVN) is mandatory, with a result of at least 0.5 IU/ml from an EU-approved laboratory. Blood must be drawn at least 30 days after vaccination, followed by a mandatory 3-month wait before travel.
Allow at least 22 weeks from starting preparations to travel day. The titre test and 3-month waiting period dominate the timeline. Start as early as possible.
Athens International Airport (ATH) is the main designated Border Control Post (BCP) for pet imports into Greece. All pets arriving from non-EU countries must enter via an approved BCP and be inspected by a MINAGRIC veterinarian.
Long-haul flights from Manila to Europe are cargo-only for pets. No airline currently offers cabin pet transport on the MNL-Europe sector. Small pets may be eligible for cabin travel on final intra-European legs if you are routing through a hub.
The EU Annex IV health certificate format is required for pets entering Greece (and all EU countries) from non-listed countries like the Philippines. It must be issued by an official veterinarian and endorsed by the BAI within 10 days of travel.
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