Thailand’s own steps were checked on 7 October 2026 against the DLD’s manuals, and the destination-authority claims on this route were checked on 23 August 2026. Export rules, issued permits and transport acceptance can change. Confirm the animal, species, purpose, mode, dates and ports with the responsible DLD AQS, destination authority and operating carrier before booking.
Terminal 1, Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Manila (2025). Photo: Aliceinthealice, CC0 1.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
The timeline — Thailand to the Philippines
Before SPSIC applicationThai vet
7–91 days before SPSIC applicationThai vet
Before departureBAI online portal
2–3 days before the flightDLD animal quarantine station
Within 10 calendar days before exportDLD / exporting competent authority
Before paymentOperating carrier + BAI
Arrival in the PhilippinesBAI
Thai-side export documents
| Thai-side document | Notes |
|---|---|
| Export licence (R.9) and health certificate | Thailand’s side: see the DLD export steps. |
| Destination import rules | Attach the destination authority’s import requirements (NOC, import licence, SPSIC, etc.) so the Thai health certificate matches. |
| Identification, vaccinations and tests | Carry the records required by the destination and the responsible AQS. |
All of this sits on top of the Thai export process — the DLD health certificate and export permit — which your pet must clear on the way out. The two sets of paperwork have to agree.
What BAI requires on the SPSIC application
BAI publishes the current checklist at bai.gov.ph. The checked public checklist calls for:
- Proof of an ISO-compatible microchip, or the importer’s compatible scanner.
- Vaccination and antiparasitic records using the application-date windows above.
- Dogs: rabies and the BAI-listed core vaccines.
- Cats: rabies, panleukopenia, rhinotracheitis and calicivirus.
- Photograph of the pet.
- Pet passport if available; the checked public checklist describes it as optional.
- Pet at least 4 months (120 days) old.
The approved SPSIC must exist before the pet leaves Thailand. An SPSIC issued after departure is invalid. The IVHC must be issued within 10 calendar days before export and match the SPSIC details exactly. Upload only the additional declarations or affidavits the live portal requests for the actual applicant type; the checked public checklist did not establish a universal Affidavit of Undertaking requirement.
Checked BAI fees: SPSIC PHP 100, lodgement PHP 55, and inspection PHP 250 per head for the first two animals and PHP 300 per head thereafter. Verify the live charges at payment.
Common mistakes
- Starting with Thailand only — destination import permits and tests are usually the long pole.
- Expired vaccinations — a lapsed rabies shot can void import clearance.
- Microchip mismatch across Thai export papers and destination import forms.
- Bringing your pet to the station too early — the health check is no more than 2–3 days before the flight, and the export licence (R.9) is valid 9 days (DLD Region 9 procedure).
- SPSIC applied after departure date — automatic invalidation.
- IVHC outside the 10-day window or details not matching the SPSIC.
- Using the travel date for vaccine timing — the checked 14-day clock runs before SPSIC application.
- Promising same-day release — BAI says a complete case can be released the same day, but inspection still controls.
If you came the other way, see our guide to From the Philippines (import).
Departing from Pattaya — confirm the port and DLD sequence
U-Tapao is the nearest airport to Pattaya. It is in Ban Chang district, which the Chonburi animal quarantine station covers (DLD station areas), but the DLD’s list of stations names none at the airport (DLD station map). Get written confirmation from the Chonburi station before you plan a U-Tapao departure; otherwise plan the flight from Suvarnabhumi.
The station’s health check is no more than 2–3 days before the flight (DLD Region 9 procedure), normally at the station of your departure airport unless its vet agrees another place. From Pattaya that can mean the station visit and the flight are two separate trips, so book the visit and the transport together.
Using an agent is optional
An agent cannot change government or airline rules. If you request assistance, obtain an itemised scope and verify each regulated requirement directly with the authority. Pattaya Pets has not independently measured agents’ prices, error rates or outcomes.
Official sources
Philippines sources: BAI — pet import procedures; SPSIC application via the BAI online portal (see BAI site for current link). Import mirror: bringing a pet from the Philippines.
Official sources to verify against: DLD Region 9 export procedure; UK pet travel; CDC animal import (USA); EU pet movement; Japan MAFF Animal Quarantine; Singapore AVS; UAE MOCCAE pet import; Australia DAFF; New Zealand MPI; India AQCS; Philippines BAI; China GACC pet entry; South Africa DALRRD import; Canada CFIA; Switzerland FSVO.
Frequently asked
Does the Philippines require a rabies titer test from Thailand?
The checked BAI standard personal dog/cat checklist does not state a rabies-antibody titer requirement. Do not extend that answer beyond this scope; confirm the live SPSIC case and upload the required vaccination record.
Who issues the Philippine import permit?
The Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) via the online SPSIC system. Apply before the pet leaves Thailand — validity is 60 days.
How old must my pet be to enter the Philippines?
At least 4 months (120 days) at the time of SPSIC application, per BAI guidance.
How should I verify transport to the Philippines?
This evidence does not confirm a current operating service or cabin, checked-baggage or cargo acceptance. Obtain written confirmation from every operating carrier for the exact itinerary before payment.
When should I apply for the Thai DLD export permit?
Start with the destination: its tests, waiting periods and permit set the long lead time. For Thailand’s side, apply on form R.1/1 once the destination papers are ready, and bring your pet for the station’s health check no more than 2–3 days before the flight (DLD Region 9 procedure). The export licence (R.9) is valid 9 days and takes up to 2 working days 4 hours from complete papers (DLD export licence manual), so file everything one to two weeks ahead and ask the station to issue it before your flight.
Can I fly my pet out of U-Tapao?
Only if the DLD confirms it in writing. U-Tapao is in Ban Chang district, which the Chonburi animal quarantine station covers (DLD station areas), but the DLD’s list of stations names none at the airport (DLD station map). Ask the Chonburi station in writing whether it can examine your pet and issue the export licence (R.9) for a U-Tapao departure; if not, plan the flight from Suvarnabhumi.
How should I plan the transfer to the departure airport?
Use a vehicle that accepts the animal and crate, confirm the airline’s check-in cut-off and leave route-specific contingency time.
Should I stay near the departure airport?
Decide from the confirmed examination appointment, airline check-in time and road conditions. This guide has no evidence for a universal recommendation.