At Los Madrazo we offer a specialised service for international pet travel. If you are planning to travel outside the European Union with your dog, cat or other pet, we will take care of all the necessary documentation and requirements to ensure a safe and smooth transfer.
Legal requirements for travelling with pets outside the EU
Each country has specific regulations for the entry of pets, and it is essential to comply with international regulations to avoid problems at customs or the imposition of mandatory quarantines. Some of the general requirements that must be met include:
- Pet passport: A document required in many countries that certifies the animal’s identity and vaccination history.
- Approved microchip: Must comply with ISO 11784/11785 for animal identification.
- Rabies vaccination: Most countries require rabies vaccination to be current and administered at least 21 days prior to travel.
- Serological rabies testing: Some countries, such as Australia or Japan, require a serological test to prove the effectiveness of the vaccination.
- Anti-parasite treatments: Depending on the destination, specific treatments against internal and external parasites may be mandatory.
- Veterinary health certificate: Document issued by an authorised veterinarian, which must meet the requirements of the destination country and, in some cases, be legalised or apostilled. This certificate is processed through the CEXGAN (Comercio Exterior Ganadero) platform, and there are specialised services that can help you with the management of the certificate to ensure that the whole process is carried out correctly.
If you need more information or want to start the process of processing your pet’s journey, do not hesitate to contact us.
