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Spanien requires rabies vaccination (with a 21-day waiting period), a rabies titer test with a 90-day waiting period, and a health certificate issued within 10 days of travel. There is no quarantine if all documents are in order. Breed restrictions apply. Build my pet’s travel plan →
How Spanien handles your pet
Key points
What happens at the border: pets arriving from outside the EU are presented at a designated travellers' point of entry, where the competent authorities carry out a documentary and identity check — "At the time of entry, you must contact the competent authorities present there, who will check your pet's documents and identity." (europa.eu)
If those checks fail: "it may be returned to the country of departure, be placed in quarantine until such time as it complies with EU health rules or if neither of these options are possible, the animal may be euthanised." (europa.eu)
Potentially dangerous dogs: Spain does not ban any breed from entry, but Real Decreto 287/2002 lists eight — "ANEXO I a) Pit Bull Terrier. b) Staffordshire Bull Terrier. c) American Staffodshire Terrier. d) Rottweiler. e) Dogo Argentino. f) Fila Brasileiro. g) Tosa Inu. h) Akita Inu." (boe.es) — whose keeping requires an administrative licence and insurance from the local authority
Arrange that before you arrive if you plan to stay
The Canary Islands and the Balearics apply the same national rules, but check locally for island-specific animal-health measures
Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Minimum level iu ml0.5verified 2026-08-26
Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Test validity monthsValid for the animal's lifetime, provided the rabies vaccination is kept continuously valid monthsverified 2026-09-02
Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Approved laboratory required✓ Javerified 2026-09-01
Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Waiting period after test days90 daysverified 2026-09-01
Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Test must follow vaccination days30 daysverified 2026-08-26
Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Minimum level iu ml0.5verified 2026-08-26
Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Test validity monthsValid for the animal's lifetime, provided the rabies vaccination is kept continuously valid monthsverified 2026-09-02
Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Approved laboratory required✓ Javerified 2026-09-01
Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Waiting period after test days90 daysverified 2026-09-01
Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Test must follow vaccination days30 daysverified 2026-08-27
Tag -21 Frist für die Tollwutimpfung · Tag -10 Gesundheitszeugnis ausgestellt · Tag 0 Ankunft beim Zoll
Bedingte Anforderungen
Diese Regeln gelten nur für einen Teil der Reisenden — je nachdem, woher das Tier abfliegt, wo es gewesen ist oder wer mitreist. Die meisten können sie übergehen; trifft eine aber auf Sie zu, kann sie ändern, was Sie brauchen, oder zur Einreiseverweigerung führen, wenn Sie sie überspringen.
Pet arriving from, or recently in, a third country or territory NOT listed in Annex I or II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/636 — Wenn Ihr Tier in den letzten 6 Monaten in einem von 154 Ländern mit höherem Risiko war:
Tollwut-Titertest (Blutuntersuchung): Rabies antibody titration test >= 0,5 IU/ml, on a sample taken by an authorised veterinarian at least 30 days after the primary vaccination and not less than 90 days before the animal health certificate is issued, performed in a designated laboratory (Del. Reg. (EU) 2026/131; model certificate Annex III to Impl. Reg. (EU) 2026/705, point II.3.1).
Trained service dog — recognized by many EU airlines with proof of training
Import permit: Service/assistance dogs recognized under EU Regulation (EC) No 1107/2006 concerning rights of disabled persons in air transport. Proof of training (e.g. IGDF, ADEu, or national accreditation) required. EU Pet Passport and standard rabies vaccination still required.
Carrier required: Service/assistance dogs recognized under EU Regulation (EC) No 1107/2006 concerning rights of disabled persons in air transport. Proof of training (e.g. IGDF, ADEu, or national accreditation) required. EU Pet Passport and standard rabies vaccination still required.
Yes, Spanien 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 →
Is there a quarantine period for pets entering Spanien?
No, Spanien does not require quarantine for imported pets, provided all documentation is in order. Verify your requirements at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
What health certificate does Spanien require for pets?
Spanien requires a veterinary health certificate for imported pets. It must be issued within 10 days of travel. Get exact document requirements at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Does Spanien require a rabies titer test?
It depends where you travel from. Coming from the EU or a listed (Annex II) country, no titer test is required. It is only required for a pet arriving from an unlisted third country: blood drawn at least 30 days after vaccination, result ≥0.5 IU/ml, from an approved lab. Plan your timeline at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
