Moving to and Living in Spain
Can I bring my pet to Spain?
Dogs and cats are required to have a Certificate of Origin and Good Health issued by a licensed veterinarian from the originating country of travel.
The certificate states:
- The identification of the animal
- The originating country of travel (of the animal)
- They have been examined before leaving the country and showed no clinical signs of disease
- They have been vaccinated against rabies between 1 and 12 months before entering Spain
The following inoculation information is required:
- Originating country of travel
- Date of vaccination
- Name and type of vaccination, manufacturing lot and laboratory where prepared
- Name and address of the veterinarian who administered it
The Rabies vaccination certificate is valid for 12 months but the certificate of origin and good health is only valid for 10 days. (Dogs and cats under three months old are exempt from vaccinations).
The animal will NOT be allowed to enter Spain without a valid Rabies inoculation certificate or health record evidencing vaccination.
There is no quarantine requirement in Europe for a correctly documented pet. The pet must be micro chipped and vaccinated against rabies and you will receive a PETS Re-entry Certificate (PETS 1).
The animal will NOT be allowed to re-enter the UK until six months after the blood test to confirm immunity and there is also a mandatory worm and tick treatment needed.
For further information contact:
Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación, Departamento de Sanidad Veterinaria
Telephone: (0034) 91-347-8310
Information service E-mail: infomac@mapya.es
Ministry Website: www.mapya.es
Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) on:
www.defra.gov.uk/animal/quarantine
Tel: 0870 241 1710