European Union (EU) Regulations for taking a pet dog, cat or ferret to Spain from within the EU, from rabies free countries or from a country with a low incidence of rabies.
Spain does not quarantine healthy pets (cats, dogs and ferrets) from the above countries having resided there for the preceeding six (6) months that meet the following requirements in this order:
This completes a pet passport for your dog, cat or ferret to enter Spain.
If you are entering Spain from a Rabies Free Country or Third Country, you will need to have your pet micro chipped with a 15 digit ISO compliant pet microchip and vaccinated for rabies at least 21 days prior to entry. If your pet's microchip is not ISO compliant, then you will need a microchip scanner.
A licensed veterinarian must complete the official EU Annex II veterinary certificate. For example if you are transporting your pet dog or cat from the United States or Canada, the certificate must be sent to the USDA or CFIA for endorsement. If you are entering Spain from a different country, the instructions will advise you of the proper procedure.
Explain the fees structure which is required for obtaining the certificate/document.
Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid. e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever
Please explain processing time taken in obtaining the document/certificate.
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You must contact a veterinarian in your home country. The national authorities in every EU country are responsible for issuing the passport to the vets. Please note that the European Commission does not issue the pet passport.
Pets in Spain are known as animales domsticos or animal de compania or mascota.
For movements of pets between EU Member States, valid rabies vaccination is the only requirement for travel across borders. You should simply go to your vet, who will vaccinate your pet and enter the appropriate information in the pet passport.
Pets are welcome in Spain but there are strict rules relating to bringing pets into the country, particularly around proving they are healthy and are transported appropriately.
If you plan to take a pet to Spain, it's important to check the latest regulations. Make sure that you have the correct papers, not only for Spain, but for all the countries you will pass through to reach Spain. Be aware that regulations differ depending on the country you are travelling from. Here is the general information you will need when you decide to move to Spain with your pet.
European Union pet owners are now required to have pet passports when travelling with their animals. The passports, which are required before allowing an animal entry into an EU member state, are to include the pet's microchip or tattoo number for identification, as well as other data such as records of all vaccinations and clinical examinations. When travelling, the pet owner must ensure that the rabies vaccination in the passport is valid or else renew the pet's vaccination.
One aim of the European Pet Travel Scheme, which covers cats, dogs and even ferrets, rabbits and rodents, is to provide proof that the animal has been vaccinated against rabies, with the passport also setting out details of the pet's tick and tapeworm treatment.
You are responsible for ensuring your pet meets all the rules for entering or leaving the Spain under the pet travel scheme. Make sure you have had the procedures carried out in the correct order and that your pets documentation is correctly completed. If you do not, your pet may not be able to enter the country or may have to be licensed into quarantine on arrival. This will mean delay and will cost you money.
http://ec.europa.eu/food/animal/liveanimals/pets/qanda_en.htm
http://www.expatica.com/es/family/pets/bringing-a-pet-to-spain-1920.html
http://www.pettravelstore.com/pet-passport-spain/
http://cexgan.magrama.es/Modulos/AccesoCertificados.aspx
Inspection: All domestic dogs and cats must be free of evidence of disease communicable to humans when examined at the port of entry to Spain. If your dog or cat is not in apparent good health, further examination by a licensed veterinarian may be required at your expense.
Other Animals: Birds, invertebrates, tropical fish, reptiles, amphibia, mammals such as rodents and rabbits are not subject to requirements of rabies vaccination, but may have to meet other requirements and should have a health certificate to enter Spain. Pet owners are strongly advised to seek further information from the relevant authority of their country and/or that of the country of destination.