Pet Transport from Philippines to Romania
Which Romania rules depend on a pet coming from the Philippines?
The EU sorts non-EU countries into groups, and the Philippines falls in “Non-listed third countries and territories”.
Rabies antibody titration test required: sample taken by an authorised veterinarian at least 30 days after primary vaccination and not less than 90 days before the animal health certificate is issued, tested in an EU-designated laboratory, result at least 0.5 IU/ml. The 90-day wait does not apply to re-entry of an EU-resident pet whose passport documents a favourable test done before leaving the EU. Official source
These rules apply to that group, on top of the rules every pet follows:
- Rabies titre test: Where required (non-listed origins), the test must measure a level of neutralising antibody to rabies virus in serum of at least 0.5 IU/ml, done in a designated laboratory. Neither the EC page nor 2026/131 (which refers to point 1 of Annex XXI to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692) names a test method such as FAVN or RFFIT. Applies to dogs and cats from non-listed third countries.
Bringing a pet into the EU from a non-EU country, checked 1 October 2026 - Rabies titre test: The test must be done by an official laboratory designated under Article 37 of Regulation (EU) 2017/625, or by a laboratory in a third country listed in Annex VIII to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404 designated in line with Article 37(4) and (5) of that Regulation; only laboratories specifically accredited for the method may do it, so the laboratory need not be in the EU. The EC publishes the lists of designated laboratories. Applies to dogs and cats from non-listed third countries.
Designated laboratories for performing rabies antibody titration tests, checked 1 October 2026 - Rabies titre test: The blood sample must be taken by an authorised veterinarian at least 30 days after the primary vaccination (or within a current valid vaccination series) and not less than 90 days before the animal health certificate is issued. Applies to dogs and cats from non-listed third countries.
Bringing a pet into the EU from a non-EU country, checked 1 October 2026
The rules that apply to every pet entering Romania, whatever the origin, are listed with their official sources in our Romania guide.
What does the Philippines require before your pet leaves?
- Export permit: BAI is the sole authority that can issue export permits for pet dogs and cats leaving the Philippines. BAI advises exporters to confirm the destination's current rules with that country's veterinary authority. Applies to dogs and cats leaving the Philippines.
International Movements (Export): Pet (Dog/Cat), checked 2 October 2026 - Export health certificate: BAI issues the Veterinary Health Certificate or International Veterinary Certificate for exported dogs and cats (Citizen's Charter service 7; processing about 7 hours in person, no fee listed). Applies to dogs and cats leaving the Philippines.
Citizen's Charter (3rd Edition), National Veterinary Quarantine Services Division, checked 2 October 2026 - Other conditions: Export applications need an updated vaccination record: rabies, distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis and parvovirus for dogs; rabies and feline panleukopenia for cats. An ISO 15-digit microchip number is also required. Applies to dogs and cats leaving the Philippines.
Citizen's Charter (3rd Edition), National Veterinary Quarantine Services Division, checked 2 October 2026 - Other conditions: For the EU, UAE, Japan, Taiwan, Hawaii, Canada, Singapore, Indonesia, Sarawak, Malaysia, Australia and South Africa, a rabies blood test at an approved laboratory must be done three months before movement. Applies to dogs and cats leaving the Philippines for the listed destinations.
Citizen's Charter (3rd Edition), National Veterinary Quarantine Services Division, checked 2 October 2026
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Requirements on this page were checked against the authorities below. Rules change, so confirm current conditions with the relevant authority before you travel.
- IATA · International Air Transport Association, Live Animals Regulations