Bringing a Pet to Melilla

Data completeness: 17% · Last updated: August 16, 2026

Taking a pet to Melilla?

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Melilla requires an ISO microchip, and rabies vaccination (with a 21-day waiting period). Build my pet’s travel plan →

Who sets the rules here

Melilla applies the rules of Spain as its baseline, and adds requirements of its own on top.

Official source
melilla.es
Relationship to Spain
inherits, plus local rules

How Melilla handles your pet

Each fact comes straight from the operator’s published policy. Tap the to read the exact wording; the opens the source page.

Health & documents

Microchip · Required Yesverified 2026-09-19
Rabies vaccination · Required Yesverified 2026-08-16
Rabies vaccination · Waiting period after vaccination21 daysverified 2026-09-19

Other rules

Pets accepted Acceptedverified 2026-08-16

Timing chain

Day -90 microchip implant · Day -21 rabies vaccine deadline · Day 0 arrive at customs

Ports of entry

  • Melilla-Berni-Enzar-Farkhana (frontera terrestre)

verified 2026-08-31

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Melilla require rabies vaccination for dogs?
Yes, Melilla requires a rabies vaccination for imported dogs. There is a 21-day waiting period after vaccination. Exact timing depends on your origin country — compute your timeline at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Does Melilla require a microchip for pets?
Yes, Melilla requires an ISO-compliant microchip. The microchip must typically be implanted before rabies vaccination. Get your full checklist at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →