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Kanarische Inseln requires an ISO microchip, rabies vaccination (with a 30-day waiting period), and a health certificate.
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Wer hier die Regeln setzt
Kanarische Inseln wendet die Regeln von Spanien unverändert an — dieselben Anforderungen, örtlich verwaltet.
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Health & documents Microchip · Required ✓ Jageneral rule, for pets to travel within the EU, including the Canary Islands, they must be identified with a microchip and their rabies jab should be up to date, although some Member States have additional requirements verified 2026-08-28 Microchip · Must be done before vaccination ✓ Ja. In order to ensure the identity of the animal at the time of vaccination, the microchip must be checked before the vaccine is given. 10. When is a rabies serological test required? A blood sample is required verified 2026-08-28 Quarantine · Type quarantine facility Failure to comply with the requirements could result in the pet being detained in a quarantine facility, returned to its country of origin, or even euthanized as a last resort, at the verified 2026-08-28 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Approved laboratory required ✓ Ja- If you come from a country not listed in Annex II to Regulation 577/2013, the pet must have undergone a serological test for rabies (see paragraph 4) in an approved laboratory - If you come from a country not listed… verified 2026-07-15 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Waiting period after test days 90 days Deben pasar 3 meses desde que se tomó la muestra de sangre hasta que el animal puede entrar en la UE. verified 2026-08-27 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Test must follow vaccination days 30 days Rabies serological test At least 30 days after vaccination against rabies (in the case of first vaccination) a blood sample must be taken from… verified 2026-07-15 Health certificate · Issuer ✓ JaIn those cases where there is no European pet passport, the animals must be accompanied by - An animal health certificate, which must be signed by an official veterinarian of the third country, and presented at least in… verified 2026-08-28 Health certificate · Required ✓ JaIf, while you are in a non-EU country, you are required to vaccinate the animal, this must be done and a certificate in accordance with EU legislation must be requested from the competent authority of the country in… verified 2026-07-15 Health certificate · Endorsed by official veterinarian …pet passport, the animals must be accompanied by - An animal health certificate, which must be signed by an official veterinarian of the third country, and presented at least in Spanish verified 2026-07-15 Health certificate · Government endorsed ✓ JaIn those cases where there is no European pet passport, the animals must be accompanied by - An animal health certificate, which must be signed by an official veterinarian of the third country, and presented at least in… verified 2026-07-15 Rabies vaccination · Required ✓ JaDoes my pet need to be identified before being vaccinated against rabies? 10. verified 2026-07-15 Rabies vaccination · Booster required ✓ JaRabies serological test At least 30 days after vaccination against rabies (in the case of first vaccination) a blood sample must be taken from the animal to verify that the level of post-vaccination antibodies is… verified 2026-07-15 Rabies vaccination · Waiting period after vaccination 30 days Rabies serological test At least 30 days after vaccination against rabies (in the case of first vaccination) a blood sample must be taken from… verified 2026-07-15 Rabies vaccination · Min age at vaccination 12 weeks …with a valid rabies vaccine, are not authorized to enter Spain: - The minimum age for vaccination is 12 weeks verified 2026-07-15 Health & documents Microchip · Required ✓ JaAs a general rule, for pets to travel within the EU, including the Canary Islands, they must be identified with a microchip and their rabies jab should be up to date, although some Member States have additional… verified 2026-08-13 Microchip · Must be done before vaccination before …(Valid from 01/11/2019) Besides, your pet will have to: - Be identified with a microchip, or tattoo (if done before 03/07/2011) - Be vaccinated against rabies with a valid vaccine at the time of travel verified 2026-07-15 Quarantine · Type quarantine facility Failure to comply with the requirements could result in the pet being detained in a quarantine facility, returned to its country of origin, or even euthanized as a last resort, at the owner's expense. verified 2026-07-15 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Required ✓ JaIf the vaccination protocol is maintained, the serological test shall be valid for the lifetime of the animal If the vaccination protocol is maintained, the serological test shall be valid for the lifetime of the animal verified 2026-07-15 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Approved laboratory required ✓ Ja- If you come from a country not listed in Annex II to Regulation 577/2013, the pet must have undergone a serological test for rabies (see paragraph 4) in an approved laboratory - If you come from a country not listed… verified 2026-07-15 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Waiting period after test days 90 days Deben pasar 3 meses desde que se tomó la muestra de sangre hasta que el animal puede entrar en la UE. verified 2026-08-27 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Test must follow vaccination days 30 days Rabies serological test At least 30 days after vaccination against rabies (in the case of first vaccination) a blood sample must be taken from… verified 2026-07-15 Health certificate · Issuer official veterinarian …pet passport, the animals must be accompanied by - An animal health certificate, which must be signed by an official veterinarian of the third country, and presented at least in Spanish; - and a declaration verified 2026-08-28 Health certificate · Required ✓ JaIn those cases where there is no European pet passport, the animals must be accompanied by - An animal health certificate, which must be signed by an official veterinarian of the third country, and presented at least in… verified 2026-08-28 Health certificate · Endorsed by official veterinarian …pet passport, the animals must be accompanied by - An animal health certificate, which must be signed by an official veterinarian of the third country, and presented at least in Spanish verified 2026-07-15 Health certificate · Government endorsed ✓ JaIn those cases where there is no European pet passport, the animals must be accompanied by - An animal health certificate, which must be signed by an official veterinarian of the third country, and presented at least in… verified 2026-08-28 Rabies vaccination · Required ✓ JaAs a general rule, for pets to travel within the EU, including the Canary Islands, they must be identified with a microchip and their rabies jab should be up to date, although some Member States have additional… verified 2026-08-13 Rabies vaccination · Booster required ✓ JaRabies serological test At least 30 days after vaccination against rabies (in the case of first vaccination) a blood sample must be taken from the animal to verify that the level of post-vaccination antibodies is… verified 2026-07-15 Rabies vaccination · Waiting period after vaccination 30 days Rabies serological test At least 30 days after vaccination against rabies (in the case of first vaccination) a blood sample must be taken from… verified 2026-07-15 Rabies vaccination · Min age at vaccination 12 weeks Your pet must be at least 12 weeks old before being vaccinated against rabies, as the vaccine would not be effective before that, and… verified 2026-07-15
Zeitlicher Ablauf
Tag -90 Mikrochip setzen · Tag -30 Frist für die Tollwutimpfung · Tag 0 Ankunft beim Zoll
Bedingte Anforderungen
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Pet arriving in the Canary Islands from within the European Union
Tollwut-Titertest (Blutuntersuchung): MAPA (Spain, whose rules the Canary Islands inherit): the rabies serology test is an addition only for travel involving a country NOT listed in the annexes of Regulation (EU) 2026/636 - "Si usted va a viajar a un país no listado en esos Anexos ... debe cumplir los requisitos del apartado 1, y además: Debe realizar a su mascota un test serológico". EU origins are exempt; listed third countries are not enumerated here and keep the strict base.
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Rassen mit Auflagen: Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Rottweiler, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Tosa Inu, Akita Inu geprüft 2026-08-01
Frequently Asked Questions Does Kanarische Inseln require rabies vaccination for dogs?
Yes, Kanarische Inseln requires a rabies vaccination for imported dogs. There is a 30-day waiting period after vaccination. Exact timing depends on your origin country — compute your timeline at
www.pawgo.fr .
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