Comments on: Importing Pets to the Philippines http://tourism-philippines.com/importing-pets-to-the-philippines/ Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:17:59 +0000 hourly 1 By: Scott http://tourism-philippines.com/importing-pets-to-the-philippines/comment-page-1/#comment-25861 Scott Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:53:35 +0000 http://tourism-philippines.com/?p=1092#comment-25861 Hi Judith, As far as I know, the translation should be signed by a local government authority or registered vet. I don't think you should have to take your cat to the embassy, but Italy may have special rules so it never hurts to call and check. You much have all the vaccinations up to date as well as treatment for internal and external parasites. Good luck and let me know how things go. Scott Hi Judith,

As far as I know, the translation should be signed by a local government authority or registered vet. I don’t think you should have to take your cat to the embassy, but Italy may have special rules so it never hurts to call and check. You much have all the vaccinations up to date as well as treatment for internal and external parasites.

Good luck and let me know how things go.

Scott

]]> By: Amy http://tourism-philippines.com/importing-pets-to-the-philippines/comment-page-1/#comment-22811 Amy Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:19:17 +0000 http://tourism-philippines.com/?p=1092#comment-22811 Hi Scott, You are an "angel" to everybody who wants to bring love pets back home. Information are very helpful. I have a male Golden retriever here in China (Dongguan City) since last year I am planning to bring him home but I don't know if Chinese government allows exporting pets. Do you have any idea? One of my Hongkongnese friend said that it is not easy for me to proccess documents here in China, she suggest to let my dog slip (backdoor) to HK boarder so I can flight my dog from HK to Manila. Actualy my place is in Davao City so I have to do connecting flight then. But I cannot afford if something happend with my dog. He is my baby..Please give me some of your idea what to do. Hi Scott,

You are an “angel” to everybody who wants to bring love pets back home. Information are very helpful. I have a male Golden retriever here in China (Dongguan City) since last year I am planning to bring him home but I don’t know if Chinese government allows exporting pets. Do you have any idea? One of my Hongkongnese friend said that it is not easy for me to proccess documents here in China, she suggest to let my dog slip (backdoor) to HK boarder so I can flight my dog from HK to Manila. Actualy my place is in Davao City so I have to do connecting flight then. But I cannot afford if something happend with my dog. He is my baby..Please give me some of your idea what to do.

]]> By: Scott http://tourism-philippines.com/importing-pets-to-the-philippines/comment-page-1/#comment-22461 Scott Tue, 24 Aug 2010 06:05:37 +0000 http://tourism-philippines.com/?p=1092#comment-22461 Hi Azzun, from Australia to the Philippines you should be fine. I had no troubles whatsoever. Just follow the information in this article and you should be fine. Hi Azzun,

from Australia to the Philippines you should be fine. I had no troubles whatsoever. Just follow the information in this article and you should be fine.

]]> By: Julius http://tourism-philippines.com/importing-pets-to-the-philippines/comment-page-1/#comment-21729 Julius Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:05:06 +0000 http://tourism-philippines.com/?p=1092#comment-21729 Contact the Philippine Embassy or nearest Consulate General in your location. In the Philippines, contact the Philippine Bureau of Animal Industry, Animal Health Division (AHD) regarding current regulations: Tel: (632) 928-2743/2836 Fax: (632) 928-1778 All dogs and cats must have an import permit to enter the Philippines. According to the AHD, a letter or application of request to import should be sent or faxed to the AHD, Quezon City. • Species • Number of Animals • Sex • Age The AHD will send the import permit to you and collect an issuance fee of P50 upon arrival at the airport. • The importation is subject to the following conditions: a health certificate issued within 10 days of shipping signed by a licensed vet certifying that the animal has been examined and is free from communicable diseases. • In countries that are not free from rabies, an additional certification is required stating that there have been no rabies cases within a twenty kilometer radius from the point of origin in the last 6 months. Contact the Philippine Embassy or nearest Consulate General in your location. In the Philippines, contact the Philippine Bureau of Animal Industry, Animal Health Division (AHD) regarding current regulations:
Tel: (632) 928-2743/2836
Fax: (632) 928-1778
All dogs and cats must have an import permit to enter the Philippines. According to the AHD, a letter or application of request to import should be sent or faxed to the AHD, Quezon City.
• Species
• Number of Animals
• Sex
• Age
The AHD will send the import permit to you and collect an issuance fee of P50 upon arrival at the airport.
• The importation is subject to the following conditions: a health certificate issued within 10 days of shipping signed by a licensed vet certifying that the animal has been examined and is free from communicable diseases.
• In countries that are not free from rabies, an additional certification is required stating that there have been no rabies cases within a twenty kilometer radius from the point of origin in the last 6 months.

]]> By: azzun http://tourism-philippines.com/importing-pets-to-the-philippines/comment-page-1/#comment-19923 azzun Mon, 09 Aug 2010 11:32:16 +0000 http://tourism-philippines.com/?p=1092#comment-19923 Hi Scott, I'm taking my 50kg dog to the philippines from australia and i want him to be in the same flight as i am with PAL by Nov...did you had much trouble taking your pet to the philippines such as red tapes in gov departments involve in the importation? your advice will be mostly appreciated...thanks and cheers Hi Scott,
I’m taking my 50kg dog to the philippines from australia and i want him to be in the same flight as i am with PAL by Nov…did you had much trouble taking your pet to the philippines such as red tapes in gov departments involve in the importation? your advice will be mostly appreciated…thanks and cheers

]]> By: judith http://tourism-philippines.com/importing-pets-to-the-philippines/comment-page-1/#comment-19597 judith Sat, 07 Aug 2010 12:05:36 +0000 http://tourism-philippines.com/?p=1092#comment-19597 Hi Scott! You're a saviour! Your article is very precious for me. I am about to travel back to the Philippines from Italy and wants to bring my semi long haired cat (7.5kg)with me. She is not a pure-bred, just a "bastarda" as what the veterinarian told me last time. She never had any vaccination, and I have about a month to prepare her papers (hope I have enough time?). I'm off to the veterinarian on MOnday to get some information. Another worry though is that since the health booklet & certificate will surely be written not in English but in Italian, will my own written translation be enough? Also, I read from other sites that these should be brought to the embassy for authentication (ridiculous but if it is necessary...sigh). Thanks! And more power!! Hi Scott! You’re a saviour! Your article is very precious for me.
I am about to travel back to the Philippines from Italy and wants to bring my semi long haired cat (7.5kg)with me. She is not a pure-bred, just a “bastarda” as what the veterinarian told me last time. She never had any vaccination, and I have about a month to prepare her papers (hope I have enough time?). I’m off to the veterinarian on MOnday to get some information.
Another worry though is that since the health booklet & certificate will surely be written not in English but in Italian, will my own written translation be enough? Also, I read from other sites that these should be brought to the embassy for authentication (ridiculous but if it is necessary…sigh).
Thanks! And more power!!

]]> By: Scott http://tourism-philippines.com/importing-pets-to-the-philippines/comment-page-1/#comment-16105 Scott Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:59:20 +0000 http://tourism-philippines.com/?p=1092#comment-16105 Hi Michelle, I'm not sure if China Airlines carry pets. I forget which airline carries pets between Taiwan and Manila but I know there is one because I checked earlier this year. As for bringing pets into Manila it should be the same as my article, and it should be easy coming from Taiwan as they have very strict animal quarantine laws....Going from Manila to Taiwan is the more difficult route. The prices when you arrive in Manila should be the same as in the article. In regards to cargo, costs vary between airlines. If someone tells you it is a long and difficult process don't bother listening to them, because it shouldn't be. Hi Michelle,
I’m not sure if China Airlines carry pets. I forget which airline carries pets between Taiwan and Manila but I know there is one because I checked earlier this year. As for bringing pets into Manila it should be the same as my article, and it should be easy coming from Taiwan as they have very strict animal quarantine laws….Going from Manila to Taiwan is the more difficult route. The prices when you arrive in Manila should be the same as in the article. In regards to cargo, costs vary between airlines. If someone tells you it is a long and difficult process don’t bother listening to them, because it shouldn’t be.

]]> By: Scott http://tourism-philippines.com/importing-pets-to-the-philippines/comment-page-1/#comment-16103 Scott Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:53:22 +0000 http://tourism-philippines.com/?p=1092#comment-16103 Hi Donna, Yes, the form is valid. As for taking your dog in the cabin, you will have to check with the airline as they all have different rules. It's your call when it comes to sedating your dog, I personally do not do it with my cats and they have been fine. However, some animals do get very stressed. I suggest that you sit down and discuss it with a good vet. As for whether you will lose her in transit, it shouldn't happen. I am always extra vigilant and ask a million people where my cats are and if they are on the flight when I travel, that's the only assurance I can really give you. Good luck! Hi Donna,
Yes, the form is valid. As for taking your dog in the cabin, you will have to check with the airline as they all have different rules. It’s your call when it comes to sedating your dog, I personally do not do it with my cats and they have been fine. However, some animals do get very stressed. I suggest that you sit down and discuss it with a good vet. As for whether you will lose her in transit, it shouldn’t happen. I am always extra vigilant and ask a million people where my cats are and if they are on the flight when I travel, that’s the only assurance I can really give you.

Good luck!

]]> By: Michelle http://tourism-philippines.com/importing-pets-to-the-philippines/comment-page-1/#comment-15474 Michelle Thu, 08 Jul 2010 18:54:45 +0000 http://tourism-philippines.com/?p=1092#comment-15474 Seeing as how you've been to Taiwan as well, would you possibly know how to exactly fly a dog/animal from Kaohsiung straight to Manila? Is the process pretty much the same as it is in your main article? I'm having a hard time finding someone who won't give me a "just leave your dog behind", "ask your vet" (who told me to ask someone else, although it's possible my chinese is so bad I just didn't understand him) or "the process is long and complicated" response. My dog is a street dog, about 12 kgs., I'm also planning on taking China Airlines. And also, around how much would it cost overall? (just a general estimate, in NT, or peso?) Seeing as how you’ve been to Taiwan as well, would you possibly know how to exactly fly a dog/animal from Kaohsiung straight to Manila? Is the process pretty much the same as it is in your main article? I’m having a hard time finding someone who won’t give me a “just leave your dog behind”, “ask your vet” (who told me to ask someone else, although it’s possible my chinese is so bad I just didn’t understand him) or “the process is long and complicated” response. My dog is a street dog, about 12 kgs., I’m also planning on taking China Airlines. And also, around how much would it cost overall? (just a general estimate, in NT, or peso?)

]]> By: donna http://tourism-philippines.com/importing-pets-to-the-philippines/comment-page-1/#comment-15232 donna Mon, 05 Jul 2010 13:50:12 +0000 http://tourism-philippines.com/?p=1092#comment-15232 thanks for the post it helps me alot! i am planing to bring my jack Russell terrier with me shes our baby coz we dont have a kid shes 17.80 lbs. do you know if they will let me take her to a cabin with me so i can watch her. shes always hyper do you think talking to her vet for her to be sedated for the flight is best and i have almost 24 hours flight from U.S to Phil. and 3 stops is their any possibility that i might lost her during the flight if she will be put in cargo? lastly, i went to the www.bai.ph and printed the Application Form for VQC to Import Live Animals. is it valid? the other month i called the BAI to request a form but they dont ans. i sent an email to request a form i didnt receive nothing from them! hoping you can ans. some of my Q. thanks alot. take care! thanks for the post it helps me alot! i am planing to bring my jack Russell terrier with me shes our baby coz we dont have a kid shes 17.80 lbs. do you know if they will let me take her to a cabin with me so i can watch her. shes always hyper do you think talking to her vet for her to be sedated for the flight is best and i have almost 24 hours flight from U.S to Phil. and 3 stops is their any possibility that i might lost her during the flight if she will be put in cargo? lastly, i went to the http://www.bai.ph and printed the Application Form for VQC to Import Live Animals. is it valid? the other month i called the BAI to request a form but they dont ans. i sent an email to request a form i didnt receive nothing from them!
hoping you can ans. some of my Q. thanks alot. take care!

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