Pet Transport Brazil to Philippines: SPSIC and 2026 Route Guide
Moving a pet from Brazil to the Philippines requires a SPSIC (Sanitary and Phytosanitary Import Clearance) secured before travel and a 30-day home quarantine on arrival. No titre test is required. The …
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Philippines entry requirements
Every item below must be in place before your pet can enter. We verify and track each one.
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Critical points
The SPSIC must be secured before travel. Arriving without it means your pet cannot clear BAI quarantine at Manila airport. Apply early.
Home quarantine for 30 days means you need a confirmed address in the Philippines from arrival. The pet must remain at that address throughout the period.
Approved carriers on this route
| Airline | Notes | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Philippine Airlines via Gulf hub | Philippine Airlines (PAL) operates to Manila Ninoy Aquino (MNL). From Brazil, routing via Doha (Qatar), Dubai (Emirates), or via Europe then onward to MNL. PAL Cargo accepts pets as manifested cargo. | Cargo Only |
| Qatar Airways Cargo via Doha | Via Doha (DOH) to Manila. Qatar Airways Cargo has established MNL routes and handles live animals at DOH. | Cargo Only |
| Emirates Cargo via Dubai | Via Dubai (DXB) to Manila. Emirates SkyCargo accepts pets on this routing and has strong Southeast Asia connections. | Cargo Only |
| Cathay Pacific via Hong Kong | Via Hong Kong (HKG) to Manila. Cathay Pacific Cargo has direct MNL routes and established animal handling at HKG. | Cargo Only |
SPSIC application: what Brazil owners need to submit
The SPSIC is submitted online to the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) in the Philippines. The application requires your pet’s microchip number, vaccination records (including antiparasitic treatment), a photo of the pet, and proof of microchip.
Documents are submitted in PDF or JPG format. Files must be under 5MB each. If submitting multiple documents, merge them into a single file where possible.
Allow several weeks for BAI processing. The SPSIC fee is paid on arrival at the Veterinary Quarantine office at Manila airport. Keep in mind that the SPSIC is not a permit issued on arrival, it must be in hand before you travel.
Gulf hub routing from São Paulo to Manila
São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Manila Ninoy Aquino (MNL) via a Gulf hub adds one connection but gives access to reliable live animal cargo handling at Doha (DOH) and Dubai (DXB).
Qatar Airways Cargo from GRU to DOH to MNL and Emirates SkyCargo from GRU to DXB to MNL are both established on this corridor. Doha has the slightly shorter layover time for Southeast Asia connections. Dubai has more MNL frequency.
From Brazil, some owners prefer routing via a European hub (Paris or Frankfurt) for the first leg, which can offer more cargo flexibility on the Brazilian side. The second leg, from the European hub to Manila via a Gulf or Asian intermediate, remains the same.
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