Pet travel from Dubai to PhilippinesDocuments & vet certificate
Planning pet travel from Dubai to Philippines? This page gives the Philippines pet import requirements from the UAE for dogs and cats, the steps, and our prices. Our vets in JVC do the fit to fly certificate (the dog and cat travel certificate), the pet passport and the blood tests, and guide you on the MOCCAE pet export certificate. SPSIC import permit (about 11 working days) and parasite treatment. No titre test now; a titre test from 1 January 2027.
Import permitLast updated
From 1 January 2027, the Bureau of Animal Industry says all SPSIC applications must meet titre test requirements.
Philippines pet import requirements from the UAE
The rules for a pet dog or cat that travels from the UAE to Philippines, in plain words. When the official rules are not clear, we say so: our vet confirms that point at your first visit.
Import permitYes
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Import Clearance (SPSIC) from the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI). You apply online as a one-time importer. It takes about 11 working days and is valid 60 days. You must have it before your pet leaves the UAE. If you change the airline in transit, you need a new permit.
Maximum 3 animals for each importer each year. For 4 or more animals, BAI inspects the quarantine place.
MicrochipYes
Yes. The microchip number goes on the SPSIC application.
Rabies vaccineYes
Yes. Your pet must be at least 12 weeks old at vaccination. After a first rabies vaccine, wait 14 days before you apply for the SPSIC. A booster on time needs no wait. 3-year vaccines are accepted.
Rabies titre test (blood test)No
No, at this time. From 1 January 2027: yes.
The titre test level and the waiting time from 1 January 2027: our vet confirms this at your first visit.
Other vaccines, tests and treatmentsYes
Internal and external parasite treatment, valid until arrival. No other vaccines are necessary. Your pet must be at least 4 months old when you apply, and not pregnant.
Quarantine
No fixed quarantine found. The documents are checked at the port of entry.
The checks on arrival: our vet confirms this at your first visit.
Dog breedsNo
None found.
Health certificateYes
International veterinary health certificate from the UAE authority (MOCCAE).
How many days before travel the certificate must be issued: our vet confirms this at your first visit.
Step-by-step timeline: Dubai to Philippines
- 1
First visit
Our vet checks the microchip and the rabies vaccine. Your pet must be at least 12 weeks old at vaccination and at least 4 months old when you apply.
- 2
14 days after a first rabies vaccine
You can apply for the SPSIC import clearance. A booster on time needs no wait.
- 3
About 11 working days later
The Bureau of Animal Industry issues the SPSIC. It is valid 60 days. You must have it before your pet leaves the UAE.
- 4
Before departure
We give the internal and external parasite treatment and issue the fit-to-travel certificate. You apply for the MOCCAE export certificate.
- 5
From 1 January 2027
A rabies titre test is necessary for all SPSIC applications. Our vet confirms the level and the waiting time.
Pet relocation Dubai to Philippines: what Pet Avenue does
- We check your pet's microchip, vaccines and documents against the rules for Philippines.
- A vet examines your pet and issues the clinic health certificate (fit to travel) in the correct time window.
- We give the internal and external parasite treatment and write it in the documents.
- We tell you which documents the import permit needs. You (or your agent) apply for the permit.
- We guide you on the UAE export certificate. You apply for it yourself on the MOCCAE website.
We do the vet part of your pet's move. Your airline or a pet relocation company books the flight or the cargo.
Dogs and cats: the differences
- The rules are the same for dogs and cats.
- Maximum 3 animals for each importer each year. For 4 or more animals, the Bureau of Animal Industry inspects the quarantine place.
- A pregnant pet cannot travel.
Cost estimate: pet travel documents for Philippines
Our clinic items only, in AED incl. VAT, for 1, 2 or 3 pets. Fees of the government, the airline and Philippines are not included.
| Clinic item | 1 pet | 2 pets | 3 pets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fit-to-travel examination and health certificate | AED 278 | AED 556 | AED 834 |
| Deworming (internal parasites)Cat or dog up to 10 kg. Dog 10–20 kg: AED 94.50. Dog 20–40 kg: AED 126. | From AED 78.75 | From AED 157.50 | From AED 236.25 |
| Flea and tick treatment (external parasites) | Vet confirms | Vet confirms | Vet confirms |
| Total (incl. VAT) | From AED 356.75 | From AED 713.50 | From AED 1,070.25 |
From 1 January 2027: add the rabies titre test, AED 1,250 for each pet.
Only if necessary
- Microchip (ISO)If your pet has no ISO microchip.
- AED 157.50 per pet
- Rabies vaccineIf the vaccine is not valid for travel. The annual vaccine package (consultation, rabies and core vaccine) is AED 255.
- Our vet tells you the price
- New pet passportIf your pet has no passport.
- AED 100 per pet
Not included in our prices
- The MOCCAE export certificate fee: AED 100 for up to 2 pets, valid 30 days. You apply and pay on the MOCCAE website. We guide you.
- Airline, cargo and pet relocation costs.
- The import permit and the fees of the destination country.
- Quarantine costs in the destination country, if quarantine applies.
Earliest travel
About 2 to 3 weeks (the SPSIC takes about 11 working days). About 5 weeks if your pet needs a first rabies vaccine. From 2027, add the time for the titre test.
The rabies titre test result takes about 2 to 3 weeks. The UAE export certificate from MOCCAE is valid 30 days.
Airline and cargo notes
- The SPSIC names your route. If you change the airline in transit, you need a new SPSIC.
- The documents are checked at the port of entry.
- Each airline has its own rules: cabin, checked baggage or cargo, the crate size and the breeds that it accepts. Ask your airline before you book.
- In the UAE summer (about May to September), many airlines limit pets in the hold because of the heat. Plan early.
- Check the rules of each transit country too. A transit can change the documents that your pet needs.
Common mistakes
- The SPSIC application is made less than 14 days after a first rabies vaccine.
- The flight changes after the SPSIC is issued.
- Travel planned for 2027 with no time for the new titre test.
- The MOCCAE export certificate is applied for too late. It is valid 30 days: apply in time for your flight.
- The flight is booked before the permit, the titre result or the waiting time is complete.
Questions: pet travel to Philippines
Does my dog or cat need a rabies titre test to fly from Dubai to Philippines?
No, at this time. From 1 January 2027: yes. The titre test level and the waiting time from 1 January 2027: our vet confirms this at your first visit.
Do I need an import permit to take my pet from the UAE to Philippines?
Yes. Sanitary and Phytosanitary Import Clearance (SPSIC) from the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI). You apply online as a one-time importer. It takes about 11 working days and is valid 60 days. You must have it before your pet leaves the UAE. If you change the airline in transit, you need a new permit. Who applies: You. Time: About 11 working days.
Does my pet go into quarantine in Philippines?
No fixed quarantine found. The documents are checked at the port of entry. The checks on arrival: our vet confirms this at your first visit.
Which health certificate does my pet need for Philippines?
International veterinary health certificate from the UAE authority (MOCCAE). How many days before travel the certificate must be issued: our vet confirms this at your first visit.
How early should I start to prepare my pet for Philippines?
About 2 to 3 weeks (the SPSIC takes about 11 working days). About 5 weeks if your pet needs a first rabies vaccine. From 2027, add the time for the titre test.
How much do the vet documents for Philippines cost at Pet Avenue?
Our clinic items are From AED 356.75 for 1 pet, incl. VAT. A microchip (AED 157.50), a rabies vaccine or a pet passport (AED 100) are added only if your pet does not have them. Not included: the MOCCAE fee, the airline or cargo cost, the import permit and fees of Philippines, and quarantine.
Who applies for the MOCCAE pet export certificate for Philippines?
You do. At this time, you apply on the MOCCAE website and pay the government fee: AED 100 for up to 2 pets, valid 30 days. MOCCAE can inspect your pet. We give you the clinic documents and guide you.
Official sources
- Bureau of Animal Industry: Pet import(opens in a new tab)
- BAI Memorandum Circular (pet import requirements)(opens in a new tab)
- Bureau of Customs: Pet animals(opens in a new tab)
- MOCCAE: Animal health certificate for export of live animals(opens in a new tab)
Last checked 27 Oct 2026. Rules can change; our vet confirms everything at your first visit.
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