Middle East and Asia
Pet travel to Davao
BAI import clearance at Francisco Bangoy Airport — Mindanao's largest city with mountain resort trails and island beach access.
Clearance & Entry
What's required to enter.
- 1
BAI Sanitary and Phytosanitary Import Clearance (SPSIC) — apply via the InterCommerce portal 8–12 weeks before travel
- 2
ISO-compliant microchip (11784/11785); rabies vaccination 14 days to 12 months before arrival; core vaccines required
- 3
USDA APHIS-endorsed health certificate issued within 10 days; internal and external parasite treatment within 30 days before departure
These are the official entry rules for Philippines.
Read our step-by-step compliance guide covering every document, timing window, and government contact for Philippines.
All pets undergo 30-day home quarantine upon arrival in the Philippines. BAI clearance must be obtained before travel. Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) has a BAI veterinary inspection facility. We coordinate all BAI applications and in-destination quarantine supervision.
— Paws en Route Compliance Team
Our process
How we handle Davao.
Documentation Review
We audit every certificate, vaccination record, and microchip date against the exact requirements for Davao.
Permit Filing
Our team files all import permits and advance notifications on your behalf, tracking approval status in real time.
Veterinary Coordination
We work with your vet or our partner clinics to issue compliant health certificates timed precisely to departure.
Airport Concierge
A dedicated chaperone manages customs inspection, APHIS or border authority clearance, and handover at destination.
Local Logistics
Getting your pet into Davao.
Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) is an approved BAI entry point for Mindanao. SPSIC clearance required; we manage the full application and coordinate BAI Quarantine Station reception at DVO.
Entry Airports
Supported Airlines
At a glance
Lead time
60–90 days
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Pet-Friendly Stays
Where to rest in Davao.
Red Planet Davao
Red Planet Davao allows dogs of any size for an additional fee of PHP 1000 per pet, per night. Cats may also be allowed by request.
Charming Apartelle with Pool
This 4-bedroom villa in Davao allows 2 dogs of any size for no additional fee. Cats are also welcome.
Paws en Route
Not seeing your ideal stay? Our concierge knows every pet-friendly property in Davao.
Paws en route members get waived pet fees at select partner properties in Davao. Ask your concierge which properties are currently in the programme.
Getting Around
Navigating Davao with your pet.
One of the biggest anxieties of pet travel is local transit. Here's everything you need to know before you land.
Private Cars
Grab operates city-wide and to the airport. Taxis available at DVO Airport. We coordinate all transfers with advance pet notification. Samal Island accessed by short ferry.
Public Transit
Jeepneys and multicabs cover city routes; small pets in carriers at driver's discretion. The city-approved transport cooperative is generally pet-tolerant.
On Foot
Downtown Davao and the area around Marco Polo are walkable. We provide morning route maps through Poblacion District and riverside esplanade access points.
Private Ground Transport
Climate-controlled, GPS-tracked fleet. Seamless door-to-door service between cities or to your final destination.
Experiences & Culture
Davao, with your dog.
Every pet's travel style is different. Contact our team for customised local intelligence and pet-friendly recommendations for Davao.
Pet-Friendly Dining
Eat out, dog in tow.
Verified dog-welcoming restaurants, cafés, and markets in Davao. Policy notes confirmed by our local team.
Terrace Dining
Lachi's Sans Rival Cakes & Pastries Garden
Obrero, Davao City
Garden seating area with mature trees — dogs welcome at outdoor tables with advance notice.
Casual
Claude's Le Café de Ville
F. Torres St, Davao City
Heritage courtyard café; dogs welcome in the open-air courtyard sections.
Market
Aldevinco Shopping Center Open Air
CM Recto Ave, Davao City
Open-air indigenous craft market; dogs welcome in the pedestrian lanes.
Supply & Stores
Pet food & supply stores
Premium Pet Boutique
Pet Zone Davao
Abreeza Mall, J.P. Laurel Ave, Bajada, Davao City
Premium imported nutrition brands; advice available on highland and tropical climate acclimatisation.
Big Box
Gaisano Mall Pet Section
Gaisano Mall of Davao, SM Lanang, J.P. Laurel Ave, Davao City
Widest pet food selection in Mindanao; full prescription diet range stocked.
Local Infrastructure
Know before you land.
Emergency resources, export-certified clinics, and vetted boarding — vetted and saved before departure.
Emergency Vet
Davao City Veterinary Office
City Hall Drive, City Hall Complex, Davao City 8000
1 km from Marco Polo Davao
Mon–Fri 8:00–17:00, emergency line 24/7
Export Clinic
VetDavao Clínica
CM Recto Ave, Poblacion District, Davao City 8000
0.8 km from Marco Polo Davao
Mon–Sat 8:00–18:00
Boarding & Daycare
Pet Paradise Davao
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Your Preparation Timeline
We build a personalised calendar for Davao: permits, vet appointments, and health certificates timed precisely to your departure window so nothing expires before you board.
Local Intelligence, Pre-loaded
Vetted stays, pet-safe transit routes, and emergency contacts, all curated for Davao and confirmed before you land, so your first day is calm.
Common questions about Davao.
Everything you're likely wondering before you start the process.
