🐕 Taking a Dog to Spain (EU)
Here's exactly what you need to bring a dog into Spain (EU) 🇪🇸. The rules below are specific to dogs; for the full country overview see the country hub.
Requirements for your dog
- ISO 11784/11785 microchip (before the rabies shot).
- Rabies vaccination + 21-day wait.
- RNATT titer test with the required waiting period.
- No import permit required.
- Health certificate: EU Animal Health Certificate (or EU Pet Passport for EU-resident animals).
Flying
Small dogs can fly in the cabin (airline weight limit applies); larger ones go in cargo.
Breed rules
Restricted breeds for Spain (EU): Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Rottweiler, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Tosa Inu, Akita Inu. Check airline brachycephalic rules too.
Taking a dog to Spain (EU rules)
Spain follows the EU pet-movement rules. You'll need an ISO microchip, a valid rabies vaccination (with the standard 21-day wait after the primary shot), and an EU Animal Health Certificate — or an EU pet passport if your dog is already EU-resident. There is no quarantine when you're compliant.
From a rabies-controlled / listed country no titer test is needed; from an unlisted country a rabies titer test plus a waiting period applies before EU entry. For the flight, many airlines allow small dogs in the cabin under the weight limit, while larger dogs travel in cargo.
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FAQ
Can my dog fly in the cabin to Spain (EU)?
Small dogs can fly in the cabin (airline weight limit applies); larger ones go in cargo.
Does my dog need a titer test?
Yes — and the waiting period can be long, so start early.
How many pets can I bring?
Usually up to 5 per traveler.
Can I take my dog to Spain?
Yes. Spain uses EU rules: ISO microchip, valid rabies vaccination and an EU Animal Health Certificate (or EU pet passport for residents). No quarantine when compliant.
Can I fly a dog to Spain in the cabin?
Many airlines allow small dogs in the cabin under the weight limit; larger dogs travel in cargo. Confirm with your airline.
Do I need a titer test for Spain?
From listed / rabies-controlled countries, no. From an unlisted country, a rabies titer test and waiting period apply before entering the EU.