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Bringing a dog from the UK to Spain: rules 2026

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From the UK to Spain is a straightforward EU route. The UK is an EU-listed country, so no rabies titer test is needed.

From the origin country. From the UK: no titer test. The UK is EU-listed, so Spain requires only an ISO microchip, a valid rabies vaccination (21-day wait) and a GB Animal Health Certificate / EU Animal Health Certificate (valid 10 days).

Destination requirements

  1. ISO microchip — before the rabies vaccination.
  2. Rabies vaccination — ≥12 weeks; wait ≥21 days.
  3. Titer test — only from an “unlisted” country (≥30 days after vaccination, ≥90 days before travel, ≥0.5 IU/ml). Not needed from the EU / listed countries.
  4. Certificate — non-EU: EU Animal Health Certificate (10 days, authority-endorsed; USDA APHIS from the USA). EU / return: EU pet passport.
  5. Tapeworm treatment — not required.
  6. Breeds — no import ban. Spain regulates “potentially dangerous dogs” (PPP) via a licence (RD 287/2002): Pit Bull, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire, Rottweiler, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Tosa Inu, Akita Inu and crosses — municipal licence, insurance, muzzle and a lead under 2 m. (Reform under Ley 7/2023 — verify current municipal requirements.)
  7. Quarantine — none if met; under 15 weeks not admitted; enter via an authorised point (PEV) with a declaration.

EU 2026: new Regulation (EU) 2026/131 applies from 22 Apr 2026; old-format Animal Health Certificates are valid only if issued before 1 Oct 2026.

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FAQ

Do I need a titer test from the UK to Spain?

No — the UK is EU-listed, so no titer test is required for Spain.

Is there quarantine in Spain for a dog from the UK?

No quarantine when the paperwork is complete.

What about Spain's dangerous-dog (PPP) rules?

Spain has no import ban, but PPP breeds need a municipal licence, insurance, muzzle and a short lead once you live there.

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Updated 2026-06-20