Persons who want to bring pets (specifically dogs or cats) to the Philippines must make a request to import a pet or pets addressed to the Bureau of Animal Industry – National Veterinary Quarantine Service (BAI-NVQS). The request must contain the following information:
- Species and breed of each animal;
- Sex of each animal;
- Age of each animal;
- Country of origin;
- Expected date of arrival in the Philippines; and
- Address, phone number, email address and other contact details of owner (importer).
The request should be sent to the BAI-NVQS by email to the addresses This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The BAI-NVQS will respond with the transmittal of a Veterinary Quarantine Clearance (VQS) and advice on the requirements for the permit to bring the pets into the Philippines, the quarantine procedures, and the corresponding fees.
For additional information, please visit the Bureau of Animal Industry – National Veterinary Quarantine Service website.
