PET TRANSPORT SERVICES IN SPAIN

At Animal Transport EU, we provide safe, professional, and fully regulated pet transport services across Spain.

Whether your pet is relocating with your family, travelling for adoption, or connecting to international destinations, we manage the entire process from start to finish.

Our experienced team takes care of logistics, veterinary paperwork, route planning, and customs formalities so you can relax while your pet travels in comfort and safety.

WE REACH EVERY CORNER OF SPAIN

We cover the entire country, including Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Sevilla, Bilbao, Málaga, Alicante, Zaragoza, Granada, Murcia, La Coruña, San Sebastián, Salamanca, Cádiz, Toledo, Pamplona, Tenerife and Mallorca.

Even if your pet lives in a remote rural area, we coordinate door-to-door transport to ensure safe and punctual collection and delivery anywhere in Spain.

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED TO TRANSPORT PETS IN SPAIN

To move pets within or into Spain, it’s essential to comply with national and EU regulations.

We take care of all veterinary visits, paperwork and customs steps on your behalf, ensuring that everything is accurate and ready for border and health inspections.

To transport dogs or cats to Spain, you will need:

EU Pet Passport or Animal Health Certificate issued by an authorised veterinarian.

Valid rabies vaccination administered at least 21 days before travel.

Microchip identification compliant with ISO 11784/11785 standards.

Tapeworm (Echinococcus) treatment for dogs arriving from specific risk countries.

Veterinary clinical examination confirming the pet is healthy and fit to travel.

We organise all the veterinary appointments, manage documentation, and present them to Spanish authorities (Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación) to ensure full compliance.

⚠️Some autonomous communities (such as Canary Islands, Balearic Islands, Ceuta and Melilla) require additional veterinary certificates. For breeds classified as potentially dangerous, specific permits, insurance, and muzzles are mandatory.

DOG AND CATS

Bird transport in Spain requires:

Veterinary health certificate issued within 48 hours before travel.

CITES permits for protected or exotic species like parrots, cockatoos or macaws.

Prior notification to the Spanish veterinary authorities before arrival.

Possible quarantine or controlled isolation for birds arriving from non-EU countries.

Our team coordinates the full process, from paperwork to liaising with border veterinary offices and arranging quarantine if required.

⚠️ Entry of birds from outside the EU is highly restricted to prevent avian influenza. Quarantine and official veterinary health certificates may be required.

BIRDS

Requirements for small animals include:

Veterinary certificate of good health issued within 10 days before travel.

Microchip and rabies vaccine for ferrets (mandatory).

Rodents and rabbits don’t need rabies vaccination but must be clinically healthy and disease-free.

Transport is limited to a maximum of 5 animals per non-commercial trip.

We ensure all documents are complete, validated, and approved by Spanish authorities, guaranteeing a legal, safe and stress-free trip for your pet.

⚠️ In the Canary Islands, rabbits and rodents must travel with a veterinary certificate due to strict biosecurity measures.

SMALL MAMMALS (RODENTS, RABBITS, FERRETS)

MOST TRANSPORTED ANIMALS IN SPAIN

In Spain, the most commonly transported animals are dogs and cats, especially between major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia.

Birds, including canaries, parakeets, cockatiels and parrots, are also frequently transported, both for private owners and breeders.
Additionally, we regularly transport small mammals like rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, hamsters and other rodents, ensuring temperature-controlled conditions and personalised care during the trip.

Every animal travels with tailored planning based on their size, habits and temperament, to reduce stress and guarantee a smooth journey.