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Bringing a dog or cat from Türkiye to Spain

Under Spain's rules, pets from Türkiye are in the group “From a non-listed country”. A dog from Türkiye needs a microchip, a rabies vaccine, a rabies titer test and an official health certificate. There is no quarantine if every rule is met. Plan for about 4 months (121 days) from the first vaccine to arrival.

About Spain: One set of rules for all 27 member states: microchip, rabies vaccine and a 21-day wait. Coming from a non-listed country adds a rabies blood test taken at least 90 days before the health certificate is issued, which is the main hurdle.

From a non-listed country Blood test

Titer test
Required
Wait after blood test
3 months
Import permit
Not required
Quarantine
None if rules are met

Minimum preparation: about 4 months (121 days) from the first rabies vaccine to arrival.

Step by step

  1. Microchip, then vaccinate

    Microchip first, then rabies vaccine at 12 weeks or older.

  2. Do the rabies blood test

    At least 30 days after vaccination a vet draws blood for a titre test at an EU-approved lab; result must be at least 0.5 IU/ml.

  3. Wait 90 days

    The health certificate can only be issued 90 days or more after the blood sample date. Plan about 4 months in total.

  4. Get the EU animal health certificate

    Issued by an official vet, endorsed by the national authority, with the lab report attached. Valid 10 days until the entry check.

  5. Treat dogs for tapeworm if needed

    For Finland, Ireland, Malta or Northern Ireland, praziquantel 24-120 hours before entry.

  6. Enter via a travellers' point of entry

    Arrive through a designated travellers' point of entry and present the pet to the authorities there.

Non-compliant pets may be returned, isolated (quarantine) under official control at owner's cost or, as a last resort, euthanised.

Good to know

Cats
Same as dogs, except cats need no tapeworm treatment.
How many pets
Max 5 dogs/cats/ferrets per vehicle (non-commercial). More only for competitions/shows/sporting events, pets over 6 months, with written proof of registration.
Parasite treatment
Dogs only: Echinococcus multilocularis (tapeworm) treatment with praziquantel 24-120 h before entering Finland, Ireland, Malta or Northern Ireland (also Norway); not needed when moving directly between these. None for cats.
Arrival
Within the EU: no border checks for pets beyond spot checks. From non-listed countries: must enter via a designated travellers' point of entry. From Annex I listed countries: any point of entry.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to bring a dog from Türkiye to Spain?

Türkiye counts as "From a non-listed country" for Spain. Starting from a pet with no rabies vaccine, the minimum is about 4 months (121 days): rabies vaccine, a blood test at least 30 days later, then the waiting period before arrival.

Does my pet need a rabies titer test to travel from Türkiye to Spain?

Yes. The blood sample must be taken at least 30 days after the rabies vaccine, and the pet can arrive 3 months after the sample.

Will my pet be quarantined in Spain?

Not if every rule is met. Non-compliant pets may be returned, isolated (quarantine) under official control at owner's cost or, as a last resort, euthanised.

Do I need an import permit?

No import permit is needed for pets from Türkiye.

Are the rules the same for cats?

Same as dogs, except cats need no tapeworm treatment.

Sources

Checked against official sources on 2026-10-28. Full rules: European Union pet import rules.

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