PH
Philippines
✈️
PT
Portugal
Pet Transport from Philippines to Portugal
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 Portugal
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
If you are relocating a pet from Philippines to Portugal, the process is manageable once you know the sequence. Set aside roughly 22-28 weeks for this route and keep a close eye on the sequencing. Compliant pets are not held in quarantine on arrival.
This route requires a rabies titre test with a set waiting period, so do not leave it late. Use the timeline below to plan backwards from your travel date.
Step by step
The Philippines to Portugal process
1
First step. Before any vaccinations.
Implant ISO microchip (if not already done)
Responsible: Your veterinarian
2
After microchip. Record batch number, date, and expiry.
Rabies vaccination (primary)
Responsible: Your veterinarian
3
Blood drawn at least 30 days after last rabies vaccination. Allow 2-4 weeks for results.
Rabies FAVN titre test at EU-approved laboratory
Responsible: Your veterinarian + EU-approved laboratory
4
Starts from blood draw date. Cannot be shortened.
3-month mandatory waiting period
Responsible: N/A: waiting period
5
Once 3-month wait ends and travel date is confirmed.
Book cargo space on MNL-LIS routing
Responsible: You or your pet transport agent
6
Within 10 days of travel. BAI endorsement required.
Obtain EU Annex IV health certificate
Responsible: Official veterinarian + BAI
7
Cargo: 3-4 hours before departure. DGAV check on arrival at LIS.
Travel day: cargo check-in MNL, DGAV inspection at LIS BCP on arrival
Responsible: You + airline cargo + DGAV inspector
Checklist
Portugal: entry requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Microchip | Required (ISO 11784/11785). Must be implanted before the first rabies vaccination. |
| Rabies vaccination | Required. Minimum age 12 weeks at time of vaccination. Must be administered after microchipping. |
| Rabies titre test | Required. Philippines is a non-listed country under EU Regulation 576/2013. Rabies FAVN antibody titre test: minimum 0.5 IU/ml at an EU-approved laboratory. Blood drawn at least 30 days after last rabies vaccination. Mandatory 3-month waiting period after satisfactory result. |
| Quarantine | No quarantine for compliant pets. DGAV documentary and identity check at designated Border Control Post on arrival. |
| Import permit | Not required. Entry conditions governed by EU Regulation 576/2013. |
| Health certificate | Required. EU Annex IV veterinary health certificate for non-listed countries. Issued by official veterinarian, endorsed by BAI, valid for 10 days from issue. |
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. Must use EU Annex IV format for non-listed countries. Allow 5-7 working days for BAI endorsement. |
Costs
What this route typically costs
| 1 | Airline cargo fees (long-haul MNL to LIS, typically the largest cost) |
| 2 | IATA-compliant travel crate (purchase or hire) |
| 3 | Veterinary fees: vaccinations, microchipping, health certificate |
| 4 | Rabies FAVN titre test laboratory fee |
| 5 | EU Annex IV health certificate preparation and BAI endorsement fee |
| 6 | Pet transport agent fee (highly recommended) |
Critical points
Read before you book
⚠ Philippines is a non-listed country under EU law. Titre test and 3-month wait are mandatory with no exceptions.
⚠ Microchip must be implanted before the first rabies vaccination. Wrong order means starting again.
⚠ 3-month wait is from the blood draw date, not the result date.
⚠ Confirm Portugal's designated BCP entry points with DGAV before travel.
⚠ Always verify current regulations with DGAV and the EU authority before travel.
Carriers
Airlines on this route
Lufthansa
Cargo: pets via MNL-FRA with onward connection to LIS. Frankfurt is a well-managed pet transit hub. Good option for this route. Brachycephalic breeds restricted from cargo year-round.
Emirates
Cargo: Emirates SkyCargo via Dubai DXB to LIS. Temperature-controlled hold. Brachycephalic breeds accepted with restrictions. Temperature embargoes during Gulf summer.
TAP Air Portugal
Cargo and cabin: TAP operates within Europe and from some hubs. Useful for the final leg into LIS from a European connection point. TAP Cargo handles pet shipment. Small pets may travel in cabin on intra-European segments.
Qatar Airways
Cargo: via Doha DOH to LIS. Good pet cargo handling. Seasonal restrictions on brachycephalic breeds.
KLM
Cargo: via MNL-AMS with connection to LIS. KLM Cargo is reliable. One additional transit leg compared to direct European options.
Swiss International Air Lines
Cargo: via ZRH to LIS. Useful if routing through Switzerland. SWISS Cargo handles live animals. Confirm current pet acceptance.
Portugal import rules, explained
Portugal asks for several pieces of paperwork, and they all need to line up. A checklist and a clear timeline are your best tools here.
Practical tips for this move
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
Yes. The Philippines is a non-listed country under EU Regulation 576/2013. A rabies FAVN titre test is mandatory, with a minimum result of 0.5 IU/ml at an EU-approved laboratory. A 3-month waiting period applies after the blood draw.
Allow at least 22 weeks from starting preparations. The titre test and 3-month waiting period account for the majority of the timeline. Add contingency time for paperwork, cargo bookings, and BAI endorsement.
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) is the main designated Border Control Post (BCP) for pet imports into Portugal. Check with DGAV whether Porto (OPO) is also approved for your specific route before finalising travel arrangements.
No. Long-haul flights from Manila to Europe are cargo-only for pets. Small pets may be eligible for cabin travel on intra-European legs if you are routing through a hub, but the MNL sector must be cargo.
The EU Annex IV veterinary health certificate for non-listed countries. It must be issued by an official veterinarian, endorsed by BAI, and dated within 10 days of travel. Present the original (not a copy) at the BCP on arrival.
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