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How do I get a pet passport in Spain?

Your veterinarian must obtain and update an EU Pet Passport for your pet. Your pet's veterinarian must issue an Intratrade pet health certificate completed within 48 hours of entry.



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Animals are recognised as sentient beings, capable of feeling emotions and pain. Starting from September, a free responsible pet ownership course will be required to meet your pet's needs. All pets must be registered to ensure they receive proper care and prevent abandonment.

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SPAIN'S new animal welfare law comes into effect in September, meaning that all dog owners will have to make sure their pets have third party liability insurance, cats will have to be sterilised and there will be a ban on keeping pets permanently on balconies and terraces.

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1 cat or dog per passenger is allowed, maximum 4 per flight. The animal needs to be at least 12 weeks old and needs to travel in a sealed cage, specifically made for air travel. Dogs with flat snouts will not be accepted. When in the cage, the animal must be able to turn around its axis and stand completely upright.

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An Animal Health Certificate will cost around £110, according to the Royal Veterinary College. And you will need a new one each time you travel. As a comparison, the old pet passport used to cost around £60. On top of the £110, you will also need to pay for the costs of any treatments and vaccinations your pet needs.

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Getting a pet passport Pet passports show the details of the different health treatments your pet has had. You can get a pet passport from a vet authorised to issue them in any 'part 1' listed country.

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