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Requirements in Traveling with your Dog or Cat by Ferry/Ship in the Philippines

If you are a traveler in the Philippines, most likely, you have no idea on what to do or what to bring if you travel with your pet (e.g. dog, cat, etc.) by Ferry/Ship.

You might be worried that your pet cannot be traveled with you. To eliminate your worry and avoid the hassle of your dog or cat getting barred from the ship, you must bring a "Permit to Travel" or otherwise known as "Permit for Local Shipment of Animals".
Dog Cat Travel by Ship Boat in Philippines

Where to get the Permit to Travel (Permit for Local Shipment of Animals)?

You can get it in the Department of Agriculture (DA) particularly in the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) office. The BAI office is under the management of the Department of Agriculture. The BAI office is usually located near the DA office. If you don't know where the DA or BAI office is, you can ask your neighbors or friends. They're willing to give you answers.

What are the requirements in order to get a Permit to Travel for your Dog or Cat?

  1. The dog or cat must be at least 2 months old and above.
  2. Present the rabies vaccination certificate. You can get this from your veterinarian or from the DA office where you immunized your dog/cat. The DA office offers free animal anti-rabies vaccination in priority areas. They have a file or record to all dogs they immunized.
  3. In the BAI office, fill-out a form with the following information:
  • Name of the Shipper/Traveler
  • Address of Origin
  • Address of Destination
  • Type of animal to be travelled
  • Date of Travel/Shipment
  • Purpose of Travel/Shipment
  • Type of Transportation to be used (e.g. Boat)
Take note: No need to bring your dog/cat in the BAI office. Just present your Rabies Vaccination Certificate or Rabies Immunization Certificate.

Is there any charge/fee in getting a Permit to Travel?

No. It's free of charge. Some BAI office have donation box. You can offer a donation (any amount) if you like. But I suggest it's better to give than to receive. Be kind to the BAI office for the free service.

Traveling by 2GO Travel Ferry/Ship

2GO's policy for Pets is:
 
"Pets and other animals (except for endangered species) are allowed on the vessel provided that they are properly caged and with quarantine certificates from the Bureau of Animal Industry and a bill of lading".

So it's required that you should have a cage for your pet. This is to protect other people from any bites or any harm that the pet may cause. Quarantine certificates refer to the Permit to Travel and the Rabies Vaccination/Immunization Certificate. You also have to pay a bill of lading for your pet. For dogs/cats, it usually cost Php 150 as of this date.
 
Your pet will be treated as a cargo. So, it will be placed in the cargo area particularly in an open place where you can easily see it. You are allowed to feed or visit it anytime you want.
 
Based on my personal experience, 2GO staff will place your pet in safe place where you can easily visit it. 2GO have the responsibility of your pet because you pay for the bill of lading. If it's lost, then they will pay for it.

Traveling by Cokaliong Ship

Based also on my personal experience, Cokaliong also requires the cage, the Permit to Travel and the Rabies Vaccination Certificate.
 
Cokaliong staff was very accommodating. They allow us to have our dog (which was inside the cage) be placed near our bed. We were in the Economy Accommodation. And only a few passengers are there. Some passengers were very friendly with our dog. We even let the dog out of the cage.

Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)

Do I have to be the owner of the pet to get the Permit to Travel?

No. You can let other people get the permit as long as he/she bring the Rabies Vaccination/Immunization Certificate.
 
Are you planning to travel your pet with you? Do you have any question regarding traveling your pet by ship/ferry/boat?
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"Requirements in Traveling with your Dog or Cat by Ferry/Ship in the Philippines" was written by Mary under the Travel category. It has been read 105164 times and generated 41 comments. The article was created on and updated on 08 April 2018.
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Dezyalido [Entry]

I want to travel my cat from cebu to mindanao
Clara [Entry]

Please help me, I want to travel in cebu and bring my 8months old dog. Does anyone knows the requirements for dogs travel in boat?
Colin [Entry]

Hi ,

Can some one please help me i am going through a nightmare, I want to take my Dog to Cebu Philippians from Gold coast Australia by boat as he cannot fly. I cant find any boats or contacts to help me this is urgent any help would be appreciated.

Thanks Colin & Bear
Delfin Lacerna XD [Entry]

E travel kopo dog ko going to mindoro . Complete requirements po ako .
RUBENSON BALAOD EMIA [Entry]

planning to travel my minipin 3 months old
joy lopez [Entry]

hello po,any updated bersion how to travel pets/dog.
planning to travel my 2 dogs 8 and 9 months old..really appreciated if you can help.thank you
Arjelyn Juarez [Entry]

Minipine
Kizzia Ann Hubero [Entry]

What about TRANS ASIA? Do we really need the CPA stamp eventhough companion nako ako dog?
Rhea Salazar [Entry]

How to process or get local cat permit?
Hannah Abigail D Revelo [Entry]

how to get local cat permit
Hannah Abigail D Revelo [Entry]

i want to get my cats permit
Jun Dasas [Entry]

what if we private vehicle and the pet is only inside private with cage. what are the requirements/
Belle [Entry]

Hello po. Does the rabies vaccination certificate is same with pet's booklet?
Jay arnel garcia [Entry]

Im going to siquijor and i need to know what the requirements seens it is covid.im from dumguete city
Alex Guno [Entry]

What if I am in suite room/state room, can't I just take my dog with me(still in caged) ?
hazel [Entry]

Sa cokaliong po ba do I need to pay fair for my pet? Or yung permit lang ang kailangan?
Janna [Entry]

Hi. I just want to ask is how can I submit the fill up paper to BAI if it is only located in Visayas? And how many days will it takes to finish all the papers. We will be leaving by Jan 1. It will ship from batangas to cdo. Please. Someone help me.
Wilson G. Gastanes Jr [Entry]

Good morning po. Ask ko lang po. My dog already shot anti-rabies just only 2 days ago. Can I travel my dog with me not beyond the required 14 days for the effectivety of anti-rabies vac? Wala na po kasi ako matitirahan this 10th of November. Please help
Jet Rada [Entry]

Do you have the shipping lines contact info?
JOVERLY [Entry]

I want to ask if dog cage is free? I have a 3dogs and they already got a shots for anti rabies.
Christian jane emocling [Entry]

How much if manila to davao and vice versa??
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Lane [Entry]

Ask ko lang if pwede ko mtravel ang puppies q na 1 mos. Old plang?? May ok lang ba if i bring 3 puppies?. May byad po b??
Jace [Entry]

Hi, where can I find the BAI office in Manila port area?
Lady May [Entry]

Good morning po pwd ko po ba ma dala yung mga cat ko going to cdo pero wala po silang immunization certificate. Pero may mga cage naman po.
Salamat
Acezy Bores [Entry]

Hi... Ilang po pwede madala na pet sa pag travel? My limit po ba kung ilan Ang pwede madala na pusa??
Ghermarie Malubay [Entry]

Hello ma’am/sir ask ko lang po kung pwede ko bang pagsamahin yung dalawang small breed na dog sa isang crate? And pwede ko rin ba silang makasama sa isang room?tia.
Ic [Entry]

If I'll bring my hamters to my province, do i have to get these certificate or just pay 150 each?? I'm in Manila and my province is in Negros Occidental
Algen [Entry]

Can I have my dog in a Suite-room for 2. But inside the cage? I want him to be beside me. He is a small chihuahua. Thanks

From: Dumaguete to Manila
Algen [Entry]

Can I have my dog in a Suite-room for 2. But inside the cage? I want him to be beside me. He is a small chihuahua. Thanks
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