Pet import requirements for Andorra
What Andorra asks for before a dog or cat can enter — the microchip, the rabies work, the permit and the paperwork — and how far ahead you need to start. We handle all of it on a move we arrange.
Import rules change, and they change without notice. Last verified 2026-04-01 by the country-profile service Furry Freight uses; profile last updated 2026-04-01. Confirm every requirement with the authority named below, or with us on (424) 421-1650, before you book a flight or start any vet work.
Andorra at a glance
| Requirement | For Andorra |
|---|---|
| Microchip Required | Microchip (ISO compatible) Must be implanted on the same day or prior to the rabies vaccination |
| Rabies | Valid rabies vaccination at least 21 days and no more than 1 year prior to entry |
| Import permit Not required | Not required for a personal pet |
| EU rules that also apply | This destination is grouped with the European Union; confirm whether EU pet-movement rules apply |
Where this fits in the timeline. The order matters more than the effort: a rabies vaccination given before the microchip was implanted does not count in most regimes, and a titer test drawn too early restarts a waiting period. On a move we handle, we check your pet's existing dates against these rules on the free consultation before anything is booked.
The detail
Andorra is a tiny, in dependent principality situated between France and Spain in the Pyrenees mountains. Because Andorra is in Europe, transit countries on the way can impose extra live-animal rules even when the destination file looks straightforward. An import permit is not needed when entering Andorra with a personal pet.
Import requirements
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DOGS, CATS AND FERRETS
Andorra has no in ternational airport. Barcelona, Spain is closest and the import regulations as for Spain are applicable:
Requirements from EU-countries:
- Pet passport
- Identification (ISO compatible)
- Valid rabies vaccination at least 21 days prior to entry into Spain
- Health certificate issued within 10 days
Requirements from low risk rabies countries:
- Identification
- Microchip (ISO compatible)
- Must be implanted on the same day or priorto the rabies vaccination.
- EU health certificate
- Government endorsed – valid for 10 days
- Valid rabies vaccination
- At least 21 days prior to entry into Spain
- Health certificate
- Issued within 10 days of travel
Additional requirements from counties with urban rabies:
- Rabies blood test
- At least 30 days after rabies vaccination. At least three months must elapse between the blood test and entry into the country.
Identification and microchip
Microchip (ISO compatible) Must be implanted on the same day or prior to the rabies vaccination.
Rabies and vaccinations
Valid rabies vaccination at least 21 days and no more than 1 year prior to entry. The vaccination must be an in active or recombinant rabies vaccine.
After microchipping, your cat or dog must be vaccinated for rabies no sooner than 30 days and no more than 12 months prior to entry.
Tests and treatments
Rabies blood test:
At least 30 days after rabies vaccination. At least three months must elapse between the blood test and entry into the country.. Assuming test results within acceptable limits, your pet can enter Andorra 91 days after the date the blood was drawn.
A ticks and tapeworm treatment is not required prior to entering Andorra, but is recommended due to availability of these products in the country.
Health certificate and permits
EU health certificate Government endorsed – valid for 10 days
(The health certificate should be translated to Catalan or English.)
Within 10 days of entry, a licensed veterinarian must complete the bi-lingual pet health certificate for Andorra. The Certificate must be endorsed by the export governing authority after issuance. The HC should be translated to Catalan or English. EU Passport is required for customs clearance in Andorra for EU-resident pets.
An import permit is not needed when entering Andorra with a personal pet.
Customs, agents, and airports
Andorra does NOT have its own EU-approved Border Control Post (BCP) for live animals (AVI cargo). All veterinary entry procedures are handled through neighboring EU countries (Spain or France).
Closest airport:
- Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport, Barcelona (IATA: BCN, ICAO: LEBL)
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, Toulouse (IATA: TLS, ICAO: LFBO)
Official contacts
Ministry of the Environment, Agriculture andSustainability of the Principality of Andorra
Carrer Prat de la Creu, 62-64
AD500. Andorra la Vella
Andorra
Phone: +376 875 700
Email: portal@govern.adWebsite: http://www.govern.ad/el-govern
Chief of Veterinary ServicesDepartment of AgricultureMinistry of Agriculture andof the Environment
2-64, Prat de la Creu
Andorra la Vella
Tel: (376) 875-700 / 703
Fax: (376) 875-737
E-mail: agricultura.svo@and orra.ad
Current as of March 2026
Disclaimer
Import rules change without much warning. Confirm every vaccine date, test, permit, and crate routing with the destination veterinary authority before you travel. This page is a planning brief for Furry Freight customers, last checked against the IPATA country profile dated 2026-04-01.
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Official sources for Andorra
- agricultura.svo@andorra.ad oie.int
Questions about moving a pet to Andorra
Does my dog or cat need a microchip for Andorra?
Microchip (ISO compatible) Must be implanted on the same day or prior to the rabies vaccination
From the country profile, last verified 2026-04-01.
What rabies vaccination does Andorra require?
Valid rabies vaccination at least 21 days and no more than 1 year prior to entry
Do I need an import permit to bring a pet into Andorra?
Not required for a personal pet