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Ready to travel with your little friend?

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Taking your beloved dog or cat on a flight to the Philippines?

Make sure you have your pet’s documents when traveling internationally and returning home to thePhilippines. Allow yourself plenty of time before the trip to take care of your pet’s required medical care and paperwork documents.

Please remember to start the process early.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”1731″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”fadeInUp” css=”.vc_custom_1669857803291{margin-bottom: 100px !important;}”][vc_column][ts_section_title tagline=”It only takes 15 minutes know” title=”Requirements and procedures for bringing pets to the Philippines”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”fadeInUp” motts_theme_padding=”no” use_container=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1667549554149{margin-bottom: 100px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]

Your first step — Visit Your Vet’s Office

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]If you are traveling to the Philippines, tell your veterinarian about your plans as soon as possible. Together, you can make sure your pet is healthy enough to travel and meets the requirements for exportation.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Required Minimum Vaccination for Dogs:

1. Rabies
2. Canine Distemper
3. Infectious Hepatitis
4. Leptospirosis
5. Parvovirus
6. Parainfluenza

Required Minimum Vaccination for Cats:

1. Rabies
2. Feline Herpesvirus
3. Feline Calicivirus
4. Feline Panleukopenia
5. Feline Leukemia

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Requirements for Your Pets Leaving Japan

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• For Filipinos: BAI MC 43 Annex A
• For Foreigners: BAI MC 43 Annex C
• Notarize at the Philippine Consular Section or a Koshonin Yakuba (Notary Public)
• Click here to download and print BAI MC 43.

[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”2. Health Certificate from Veterinary” tab_id=”1667549999959-c7f28486-2dae”][vc_column_text]This may include blood tests, vaccinations, microchips for identification[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”3. Proof of Microchip Number” tab_id=”1667550089587-f3f6eb25-addd”][vc_column_text]Subject dog/s and/or cat/s (from veterinary)[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”4. Vaccination and External/Internal Deworming Records” tab_id=”1667550117296-30b75f28-1b78″][vc_column_text](Original or Certified True Copy) of the subject dog/s and/or cat/s (from veterinary)

Minimum Required Vaccination for Dogs

• Rabies
• Canine Distemper
• Infectious Hepatitis
• Leptospirosis
• Parvovirus
• Parainfluenza

Minimum Required Vaccination for Cats

• Rabies
• Feline Herpesvirus
• Feline Calicivirus
• Feline Panleukopenia
• Feline Leukemia

[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”5. Photographs” tab_id=”1667550957447-933745ce-802a”][vc_column_text]Subject dog/s and/or cat/s (1-2 photos)[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”6. Pet Passport” tab_id=”1667550959461-3abdcd84-6c49″][vc_column_text]Personal details of the subject dog/s and/or cat/s

Sample of Pet Passport[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”7. Identification” tab_id=”1667551022513-2dca61e5-563f”][vc_column_text]Copy of BIR-issued ID with Tax Identification Number (TIN) or any identification card (i.e. passport) if the applicant is a foreigner[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”8. SPSIC (Import Permit)” tab_id=”1667551085208-f49911b8-095d”][vc_column_text]From the Intercommerce Network Services

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Important Procedure

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Below are the procedures for bringing pet dogs and cats to the Philippines. Please read carefully and follow each steps accordingly.[/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion style=”modern” shape=”square” color=”green” active_section=””][vc_tta_section title=”1. Complete required documents 1-7″ tab_id=”1667553471325-a41a6adb-327f”][vc_column_text]Please check the Required Documents section above.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”2. Register online in Intercommerce Network Services for SPSIC” tab_id=”1667552055611-93572627-f378″][vc_column_text]

• Click here to Register
• Click the “Submit” button once (single click and NOT double click). Double clicking may result in an error. Press the Refresh the button if the page does not proceed to the next page.

[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”3. Complete the pet details” tab_id=”1667552055645-0bc1df2e-4cfe”][vc_column_text]Complete the pet details and attach the scans of the required documents 1-7[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”4. Assessment” tab_id=”1667552055677-9c6bfb99-a331″][vc_column_text]After submission of application, wait for 3 days for assessment.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”5. Log in to account to check status of application” tab_id=”1667552055704-9f4d17e2-6f8e”][vc_column_text]Click here to log-in

• If status is Approved: Print the 3-page SPSIC.
• If status is Rejected: Read reason for rejection and re-apply using same account.
• If none of the above status: wait again and check status from time to time.

[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”6. Quarantine and Airline Requirements” tab_id=”1667552055729-968c0709-c56c”][vc_column_text]Complete Japanese quarantine and airline requirements and fly to the Philippines.

Please contact the airport quarantine center at least 1 week before your departure through email.

Documents required in the quarantine center:

1. Export Clearance for the Japan’s Quarantine Center
2. Philippine’s required documents 1-8

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Frequently Asked Questions

[/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion style=”modern” shape=”square” color=”green” active_section=””][vc_tta_section title=”Q: When do my pets need to have their vaccination?” tab_id=”1667553483213-e2a7e390-8458″][vc_column_text]A: The subject dog/s and/or cat/s can enter the Philippines as long as their vaccination is still within the expiration date.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Q: Is there a validity on the SPSIC (Import Permit)?” tab_id=”1667553483240-693b2dca-6e04″][vc_column_text]A: The SPSIC is valid for 60 days(2 months) from its approval date. The expiration is stated on the approved SPSIC.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Q: Can I translate the Japanese documents myself?” tab_id=”1667553483267-62debc92-abf8″][vc_column_text]A: Official English versions are recommended if possible, but the documents can be translated by the applicant.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Q: Where can I get my Affidavit of Undertaking notarized?” tab_id=”1667553483295-0515c207-2dc8″][vc_column_text]A: The Philippine Embassy in Tokyo, the Philippine Consulate in Osaka and Nagoya can notarize the Affidavit of Undertaking or any local notary public. For foreigners (non-Filipino Citizens), notarization is not needed.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Q: What kind and size of carrier can I use? Can my pet sit next to me and not in the cargo?” tab_id=”1667553483323-845bbf0c-bd41″][vc_column_text]A: Please contact the airline you are going to fly with.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Q: What requirements do I need to export my pet from Japan?” tab_id=”1667553483349-807d0343-77f2″][vc_column_text]

A: Please check the Japanese Animal Quarantine Service (AQS) website for the current and updated requirements on exporting animals from Japan.

[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”fadeInUp” motts_theme_padding=”no” use_container=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1667554315749{margin-bottom: 100px !important;background-color: #f9f9f9 !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Make sure your furry friend(s) is healthy enough to travel by air. If you have any doubts, consider leaving them with a family member, trusted friend.

• Please contact Our Office or the Bureau of Animal Industry National Veterinary Quarantine Services Division (BAI-NVQSD) for additional requirements of other pets (i.e. rabbits, birds, turtles, etc.).
• Keep in mind that the requirements above are the Philippine government’s requirements for the pet to enter the country.
• Please contact the Japanese quarantine office nearest to your desired international airport (i.e. Narita International Airport, etc.) for the export requirements for your pet to leave Japan.
  Additionally, please contact your desired choice of airlines for their rules on boarding pets.
• Templates and specific details of the requirements below can be found in the BAI MC 43.
• All Japanese documents (i.e. certificates from vet) need to be translated into English.

With careful planning, your furry friend(s) will arrive both at its destination and return home healthy and safe.

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Useful Links

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