Bringing
Pets to Spain
If pets have
an International Vaccination Health Certificate or Pet Passport showing
they can be imported into Spain without a quarantine. This will show
they are
inoculated and free from the diseases listed by Spanish Authorities. The health
certificate must be issued no more than 15 days prior to bringing your pet
into the country.
The International
Health certificate must state:
· That your
pet shows no signs of disease and has been examined before leaving
the country.
·The indentification and origin of your pet
·That your pet has been vaccinated against rabies.
Animals must
be accompanied by either owners or a representative and must have written
certification that the cat or dog has been under the owners' supervision
for at least 3 months before entering Spain.
If you are
entering from Spain under the Pet Travel Scheme you will need an Export
Certificate issued by the MAFF and a Good Health Certificate issued
by within 5 days of departure by a vet.
If you are
flying to Spain, you also should check with your air carrier before
planning when and how to bring your pet to Spain. Some carriers will
not transport pets in the luggage compartment during the summer due
to the risk of harm to the pet from the heat.
If you are
flying to Madrid, Dr. Elizabeth Nave, an American trained, English
(and Spanish) speaking veterinarian can handle the Spanish end of the
transaction for you at a reasonable fee. She also stays completely
current on the regulations regarding bringing all types of pets into
Spain. Her website is at: http://www.aahvet.com.
She is also a highly professional and compassionate vet who offers
house calls if you need pet care in Madrid.
For more
in depth information on this topic, we highly recommend:
Living
and Working in Spain: A Survival Guide
Click the
link above to check the price at Amazon UK.
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