Travelling with pets to Spain (2026)

Last reviewed: 30 October 2026

In short: Spain applies the EU rules for dogs, cats and ferrets: microchip, rabies vaccination and a pet passport or health certificate, with up to 5 animals per vehicle. National breed rules and special entry rules have not been verified yet.

RuleWhat applies
Identification and passport or certificateTravelling with a dog, cat or ferretDogs, cats and ferrets must be identified by a microchip. Within the EU they need an EU pet passport; from a non-EU country they need an animal health certificate. [1]
Rabies vaccinationTravelling with a dog, cat or ferretThe animal must be vaccinated against rabies by a vet when at least 12 weeks old, and not before the microchip is implanted or read. The vaccination is valid from at least 21 days after the primary vaccination is complete. [1]
Entry from outside the EU or the usual regionTravelling with a dog, cat or ferretFrom a non-EU country the animal needs a microchip, rabies vaccination, an animal health certificate valid for 10 days and an owner's declaration, and must enter through a travellers' point of entry. A rabies antibody titration test (at least 0.5 IU/ml, sampled at least 30 days after vaccination and at least 90 days before the certificate is issued) is not needed from countries on the EU list, for example the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and Switzerland. [2]
Number of animals per travellerTravelling with a dog, cat or ferretAt most 5 dogs, cats or ferrets may travel with one owner in a single vehicle. More are allowed only for competitions, exhibitions or sporting events (or training for them), with written proof of registration, and if the animals are over six months old. [1]
Breed or other restrictionsTravelling with a dog, cat or ferret⚠ Not yet verified

Notes

  • These are EU-wide rules (Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/131) that apply in Spain. The Spain veterinary authority's own page could not be read.
  • Breed bans, muzzle and lead rules for Spain are set by national law and have not been verified yet.

Sources

  1. European Commission, DG Health and Food Safety: Travelling with a pet within the EU - Food Safety (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
  2. European Commission, DG Health and Food Safety: Bringing a pet into the EU from a non-EU country (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources

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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.