Spain - Obtain a Pet Passport

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Procedure

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:

• ISO 11784/11785 compliant 15 digit pet microchip. If your pet's microchip is not ISO 11784/11785 compliant, you can bring your own microchip scanner.
• Rabies vaccination no sooner than 21 days* prior to entry and not more than the expiration date of the manufacturer of the vaccine. If your dog, cat or ferret has been vaccinated before it was fitted with a microchip, it will have to be vaccinated again after the microchip is implanted.
• For pets entering Spain from a country with a high incidence of rabies, a Blood Titer Test administered no sooner than one month after rabies vaccination. Samples must be processed at approved laboratories. Assuming test results within acceptable limits, your pet can enter Spain 90 days after the date the blood was drawn and avoid quarantine. This step is not required unless entering Spain from a high rabies country.
• Within 10 days of travel, an accredited veterinarian must then complete the bi-lingual Annex II for Spain for endorsement by the USDA or CFIA if traveling from the United States or Canada. If you are not traveling from either of these countries, endorsement is not required unless your country mandates it.
• A copy of the Rabies Certificate and Blood Titer Test results should also be included for endorsement (if applicable).

This completes a pet passport for your dog, cat or ferret to enter Spain.

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Required Documents

• Pet owners identity document
• Pets vaccination certificate

Office Locations & Contacts

Contacts for the Certification Units

Eligibility

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.

Fees

Explain the fees structure which is required for obtaining the certificate/document.

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

Request to issue export health certificates.

Sample Documents

Legislations for moving pet

Exporting pets

Importing Pets

Processing Time

Please explain processing time taken in obtaining the document/certificate.

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Instructions

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.

• The European Pet Passport (EU Pet Passport) allows for qualifying domestic animals (dogs, cats and ferrets) to freely cross borders in Europe
• The Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) provides for qualifying domestic pets to travel to and from the UK without undergoing quarantine

Required Information

• Name and address of animal owner
• Description of the animal (breed, sex, age, color)
• Number of microchip
• Date of the rabies vaccination, period of validity of the vaccination, type of vaccine, name of manufacturer and production number
• Address and signature of the veterinarian

Need for the Document

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.

Information which might help

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.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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.

External Links

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/

http://cexgan.magrama.es/Modulos/AccesoCertificados.aspx

Others

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.