Spain sees a steady flow of pets relocating from Canada, most arriving through Madrid or Barcelona. Entry is straightforward because Canada is an EU-listed country: no quarantine, and no rabies titer test. Spain checks the microchip, the rabies vaccination, and the paperwork, in that order: an ISO microchip before the rabies shot, that vaccination at least 21 days before travel, and an EU health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival and CFIA-endorsed. We build the calendar backward from your flight so every date lines up.
Different destinations, different routes, different challenges.
Because timelines, airline rules, and the EU’s entry requirements can vary, we build a plan that fits your pet and your move date.
We use Spain’s official EU import guidance as the baseline, then turn it into a simple checklist and timeline you can follow.
We help choose practical routes, travel windows, and handoff procedures so your pet’s trip is safer and more predictable.
Pet Travel Advisors assigns a move coordinator who keeps you updated and checks details before travel so nothing important is missed.
A Spain move follows the EU rules step by step, and getting the sequence right is everything: the microchip before the rabies shot, a 21-day gap before travel, and the CFIA-endorsed EU certificate issued within 10 days of arrival. Here is what we lock in for your Spain move:
To keep everything clear, we break the process into steps:
We confirm what rules apply based on your pet and travel details.
We map out what happens when, so steps are completed in the right order.
We help keep appointments and timing aligned with what’s required.
We check the details that cause delays (microchip digits, dates, names, signatures).
We help align crate setup and routing with airline handling expectations.
We guide you on travel-day handoff and what to expect on arrival.
We keep your checklist aligned with the official rules. For the Canadian export side, we follow the CFIA guidance for Canada to Spain travel. For EU entry rules, we follow the European Commission guidance on moving pets.
Most Spain moves fly into Madrid Barajas or Barcelona El Prat, with routings from Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver through major European hubs. From either gateway, your pet continues home by road anywhere in Spain.
Pets from Canada enter Spain without quarantine once the EU paperwork is complete. Canada is an EU listed country, so no rabies titer test is needed for direct arrivals.
Spain keeps a list of potentially dangerous dog breeds that face extra handling and licensing rules, so we confirm your dog is unaffected before anything is booked.
Before scheduling vet steps or flights, we confirm what applies to your pet against the current EU entry rules and with the CFIA, so nothing in your plan is based on outdated summaries.
Your pet needs an ISO microchip implanted before the rabies vaccination, a rabies vaccination at least 21 days old on arrival, and an EU animal health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival and endorsed by the CFIA. Up to five pets can travel non commercially with an owner; larger moves follow commercial rules, which we also handle.
Plan for 4 to 6 weeks for a straightforward move when the microchip and rabies vaccination are already current, or about 7 weeks if the vaccination needs to be redone, since the 21 day immunity wait and the 10 day certificate window both have to line up with the flight.
Toronto Pearson, Montreal Trudeau, and Vancouver all offer strong routings to Madrid or Barcelona, and we arrange ground transport to the departure airport from any other Canadian city.
A CFIA endorsed EU animal health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival, with the microchip, rabies vaccination, and exam records all matching the chip number. We prepare the file and book the endorsement so the dates line up.
An ISO microchip implanted before the rabies vaccination, a rabies vaccination at least 21 days old on arrival, and the EU health certificate. No quarantine and no titer test for direct arrivals from Canada.
Spain lists certain breeds as potentially dangerous, which brings licensing and muzzle rules rather than a ban. We confirm how the rules apply to your dog before booking.
Every quote is built for your pet and route. The main components are the EU certificate and CFIA endorsement, airline cargo to Madrid or Barcelona, the travel crate, and door to door ground service on both ends. Request a quote and we price the full journey up front.
One coordinator owns your file from the first call to delivery: vet scheduling, the EU certificate, CFIA endorsement, crate sizing, flight booking, arrival clearance, and delivery to your door.
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