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Pet travel to Manila
BAI SPSIC clearance and APHIS-endorsed health certificate — Bureau of Animal Industry compliance, start to finish.
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.
Pets must arrive through Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), Mactan-Cebu International, or Clark International. BAI Veterinary Quarantine Station at NAIA inspects all pets on arrival. The Philippines has no national breed ban. Philippine Airlines, United (via connections), and Air Canada (via connections) serve Manila from North America.
— Paws en Route Compliance Team
Our process
How we handle Manila.
Documentation Review
We audit every certificate, vaccination record, and microchip date against the exact requirements for Manila.
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 Manila.
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) has the BAI Veterinary Quarantine Station at Terminal 1 for all live-animal arrivals. The SPSIC clearance must be obtained 8–12 weeks before travel via the InterCommerce portal. We manage the full BAI application and coordinate the NAIA inspection.
Entry Airports
Supported Airlines
At a glance
Lead time
60–90 days
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Pet-Friendly Stays
Where to rest in Manila.
11B Tower 1 Viceroy Residences Mc Kinley Hill BGC
11B Tower 1 Viceroy Residences Mc Kinley Hill BGC is pet friendly! Dogs of any size are allowed for no additional fee. Cats may also be allowed by request.
VRBO Manila
Pet policies are determined by the individual owner of each Vrbo property. For more information on the pet fee, weight limit and other restrictions
PJ PLACE TO STAY at One Eastwood Tower 1 at Unit 26J
PJ PLACE TO STAY at One Eastwood Tower 1 at Unit 26J is pet friendly! Dogs of any size are allowed for no additional fee. Cats may also be allowed by request.
Paws en Route
Not seeing your ideal stay? Our concierge knows every pet-friendly property in Manila.
Paws en route members get waived pet fees at select partner properties in Manila. Ask your concierge which properties are currently in the programme.
Getting Around
Navigating Manila with your pet.
One of the biggest anxieties of pet travel is local transit. Here's everything you need to know before you land.
Public Transit
Manila's LRT and MRT do not permit pets. All travel with animals across Metro Manila is by private vehicle or app-based ride service (Grab confirms pet acceptance by individual driver at booking).
Private Cars
Our Manila executive car network covers all transfers from NAIA terminals across Makati, BGC, Taguig, and Quezon City. AC vans available for large crates and multiple pets with advance booking.
On Foot
Bonifacio Global City (BGC) is Metro Manila's most pedestrian-friendly district, with wide walkways, park areas, and a growing dog-owner culture. Rizal Park (Luneta) permits leashed dogs on its lawns.
Private Ground Transport
Climate-controlled, GPS-tracked fleet. Seamless door-to-door service between cities or to your final destination.
Experiences & Culture
Manila, with your dog.
Ayala Alabang Village Dog Park
Ayala Alabang Village Dog Park claims to be the first off-leash dog park in the Philippines. The pet-friendly park is fenced-in all the way around
Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa, Manila, PH
Eastwood City
Eastwood City is a vibrant, pet-friendly community that offers a perfect blend of shopping, dining, and relaxation for both you and your furry companions.
Bagumbayan, Libis, Manila, PH
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Local Infrastructure
Know before you land.
Emergency resources, export-certified clinics, and vetted boarding — vetted and saved before departure.
Emergency Vet
North Harbour Veterinary Clinic
Export Clinic
Serbisyo Beterinaryo Commonwealth
Boarding & Daycare
Metrodog Tondo
402-C T. Earnshaw Street, Gagalangin, Tondo, Manila
7 km from NAIA Terminal 3
Mon–Sun 9:00–20:00
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We handle the flights, the veterinary compliance, and the door-to-door logistics. Tell us where you're starting from, and we'll calculate the route to Manila.
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Your Preparation Timeline
We build a personalised calendar for Manila: 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 Manila and confirmed before you land, so your first day is calm.
Common questions about Manila.
Everything you're likely wondering before you start the process.
