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Use the EU non-commercial model for Spain (EN-ES) when the owner (or a designated person) travels with the pet(s) within ±5 days and the movement is not for sale/transfer. The certificate must be completed by a USDA-accredited veterinarian and endorsed by USDA. Pets must arrive in the EU within 10 days of USDA endorsement.

The EU owner’s declaration accompanying the non-commercial certificate must be completed to confirm the movement is non-commercial and conditions are met.

Use the updated 2025 EU commercial model (EN-ES) when movements do not qualify as non-commercial (e.g., more than 5 pets, or owner not traveling within ±5 days). The certificate must be completed by a USDA-accredited veterinarian and endorsed by USDA. Follow the certificate instructions and competent authority guidance for timing and entry procedures.

All health certificates issued in the United States for entry to Spain/Canary Islands must be endorsed by USDA. VEHCS may be used where available.

Spain applies EU rules for pet birds from non-EU countries. Under Option 2, birds undergo supervised pre-export isolation for at least 14 days and avian influenza (H5/H7) testing with negative results, documented on the Spain-specific certificate. The certificate must be completed by a USDA-accredited veterinarian and endorsed by USDA.

USDA endorsement of the completed certificate is required prior to travel; VEHCS may be used where available.

Use Spain’s bilingual pet rabbit certificate (Ref. IMP-193). The certificate must be completed by a USDA-accredited veterinarian and endorsed by USDA prior to travel.

Use Spain’s bilingual certificate (Ref. IMP-180) for reptiles and amphibians entering from non-EU countries. The certificate must be completed by a USDA-accredited veterinarian and endorsed by USDA.