It is necessary to properly carry out a set of procedures before, during and after the flight when traveling with a pet. Whether it is an assistant dog or any other animal, you will have to take into account the requirements established by both the airline and AENA.
In this section we present the main requirements to fly with pets from the Pamplona airport, which will depend on the type of animal and the country of destination. However, we advise you to check with the corresponding airline to find out the exact requirements and conditions when traveling with your pet.
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Requirements depending on the type of animal
Dogs, cats and ferrets
Normally, bringing an animal generates an extra cost. Also, you have to know that the possibility of being able to travel with a pet on board is not safe. You have to notify the airline in advance and find out if it is possible or if the airline establishes any limitation in this regard.
Cats, ferrets and dogs have the ability to fly in two ways:
- In the cabin of the aircraft, in a properly prepared cabin
- In the cabin with its owner, if it does not exceed the weight and dimensions established by the company. In this case, they must make the journey in a properly conditioned carrier.
Guide or assistant dogs
Guide dogs may fly with the passenger. However, if you fly from another country to Spain, the airline may force you to have the assistance dog fly in the hold.
On the other hand, AENA advises to notify, at least 48 hours in advance, the trip with these dogs. In addition, the guide dog must go to the person’s side and have a muzzle, leash and collar on. This service will not have any added cost.
Other pets or animals
As for the other animals, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food establishes inflexible guidelines on travel requirements. In addition, these conditions change according to the type of trip and according to the destination. In case you need more information on this topic, check with your airline the requirements for the trip.
Conditions depending on the country
Traveling with pets to a country of the European Union from Spain
In the case of dogs, ferrets or cats, the passenger who flies to another EU country from Spain will have to ensure that the pet meets the following requirements:
- Have an identifying tattoo or microchip.
- Be vaccinated against rabies with a valid vaccine at the time of travel.
- To move pets, a specific European passport is required for this purpose.
- Have been treated against E. multiocularis between 24 and 120 hours before landing in the country (if you are flying to Finland, Ireland or Malta).
Fly with animals to a country outside the European Union from Spain
Either at the embassy or consulate of the country or on the website of the relevant ministry, you should find out about the requirements that define the countries that are not part of the European Union.
Now, in the countries that we are presenting now, the conditions for flying with pets are exactly the same as those in the EU:
- Switzerland.
- Gibraltar.
- Iceland.
- Monaco.
- San Marino.
- Andorra.
- Faroe Islands.
- Greenland.
- Liechtenstein.
- Norway.
- Vatican City.
Travel with pets from the European Union to Spain
It is necessary that dogs, cats or ferrets meet a series of requirements to travel to a country outside the European Union from Spain:
- The pet must have an identification tattoo or a microchip.
- Be vaccinated against rabies with a valid vaccine at the time of travel.
- Have a European passport to move pets. This passport must have the Owner, Marking, Description of the animal, Rabies vaccination and Issuance of the passport sections filled out.
Traveling with pets from outside the EU to Spain
I return after a visit
If you return to Spain after a trip from outside the European Union, you will need to go through a passenger entry point upon arrival at the aerodrome. In this place, you must declare in the Fiscal Resguardo de la Guardia Civil that you are traveling with a pet. In addition to this, you will have to show your documentation.
On the other hand, depending on the country you return from, you will have to meet certain requirements established in EU Regulation 577/2013. We recommend that you consult your airline or AENA about the specific conditions of your flight, before traveling with pets.
Introduce the animal for the first time in Spain
In the same way that happens when you return after a visit, in the case of returning to Spain after a flight from outside the EU, you must go to a point of entry for travelers. In this place, you will have to declare to the Fiscal Protection of the Civil Guard that you are flying with an animal. In addition to this, you will have to show your documentation.
If you do not have a European passport for the movement of animals, the pet must be accompanied by the following documents:
- Certified photocopy of the identification data of the pet. Also from vaccination data.
- You must present, at least in Spanish, the animal health certificate endorsed by an official veterinarian.
- Declaration according to the models of the European Union.
In the same way, the pet must:
- Be vaccinated at the time of flight, with an official vaccine, against rabies.
- Have a serological test for rabies in case of flying from a country that is not included in annex II of the European Union Regulation 577/2013.
- That the animal has a microchip or an identification tattoo.
For more information on the subject, I advise you to visit the following AENA page. On the other hand, I recommend you visit the trips from Pamplona page to learn more about airport routes.
