In Spain, as in the other EU member states, the legislation that applies to the movement of pets since 2003 is contained in Regulation EC/998/2003 which sets animal health rules for the movement of pets for non-commercial purposes.
Non-vaccinated dogs, cats and ferrets aged under 3 months are allowed to travel, subject to prior authorisations, provided that they are accompanied by a passport.
In order to request this authorisation, you should contact the Spanish authorities and provide them with the following information:
– Name and date of birth of the animal.
– Microchip number.
– Passport number.
– Fax number for purposes of sending authorisation.
Potentially dangerous animals
In Spain, the following breeds are classified as potentially dangerous under national legislation:
- Pit Bull Terrier
- Staffordshire Terrier
- Amercian Staffordshire Terrier
- Rottweiler
- Dogo Argentino
- Fila Brasileiro
- Tosa Inu
- AkitaInu
The owners of such animals should contact the Town Halls and Regional Governments where they intend to take up residence in order to register them and meet legal requirements.
