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Bringing your pet to Spain
The requirements for bringing pets to Spain vary according to the specific breed or type (in the case of dogs and some birds), size, and country of origin. The following are just general guidelines. If you plan to bring one or more pets with you, contact the Spanish embassy or consulate closest to your home for specific requirements. It’s best to contact them as far in advance as possible in case there are problems and you need to make other arrangements for your animal.
You can bring a maximum of five
pet animals into the country for non-commercial purposes. If you bring more than
five animals, the Spanish authorities will charge you taxes for the importation
of animals. Pets under three
months
most likely will not be allowed entry, but you can check with your
local consul or embassy for possible exceptions (e.g., if you are bringing a
mother and its kitten or puppy). You must sign a declaration
stating that you are not importing the animals for sale and that you will
allow the Spanish authorities to carry out any tests they deem necessary. If you plan to travel with your
pet from Spain to other European countries, your pet will need a European
Union “passport”. Citizens of the UK and Ireland should already have this
before coming to Spain. Citizens of Australia, Canada, and the United States
can obtain the Pet Pass in Spain (ask your veterinarian in Spain for
information). The following breeds of dogs are
considered to be potentially dangerous and thus have special requirements:
Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire
Terrier, Rottweiler, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Tosa Inu, and Akita
Inu. In addition, canines belonging to other breeds that have aggressive
tendencies and/or appearance may be considered potentially dangerous. If you
are bringing a dog considered dangerous, it will need to be registered in
the Registros Municipales and you will need a special license from
the town hall.
Endangered species will not be
allowed entry under any circumstances.
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| Cats, dogs, and ferrets coming from the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, or AustraliaYou must provide proof that the animal is vaccinated against rabies, or it will not be allowed to enter. The animal must be identified with a tattoo or a microchip compatible with ISO-11784 or ISO-11785 standards. If your pet has a non-compatible microchip, you are responsible for supplying the appropriate reading equipment for the microchip. You must provide a veterinary certificate* in Spanish (it can be English with a translation) that: a. Verifies the animal has been in your possession for at least three months or -- if the animal is younger than three months – since its birth. Dogs, cats, and ferrets will not be allowed entry if they are under three months of age. b. Describes the animal, including its origin. c. Includes the tattoo or microchip number, its location, and the date of insertion. d. Provides information on the rabies vaccine. e. Is valid for at least four months or until the vaccine’s expiration date, whichever is first.
* In the U.S., the veterinary certificate can be completed by any vet who is accredited by the U.S. Department of Agriculture under the National Veterinary Accreditation Program. The completed certificate then needs to be endorsed by an Official Veterinarian at the Veterinary Services, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
*In Canada, the veterinary certificate can be completed by any licensed vet. The completed certificate then needs to be endorsed by an Official Veterinarian of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
You must provide proof of vaccination against rabies. This should be included in the mandatory blue Pet Pass of the European Union. The animal must be identified with a microchip compatible with ISO-11784 or ISO-11785 standards. If your pet has a non-compatible microchip, you are responsible for supplying the appropriate reading equipment for the microchip. The animal must be evaluated for neutralizing antibodies six months prior to coming to Spain. You must provide proof that the animal has received treatment against echinococcus and ticks.
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