Pet import requirements for the Canary Islands
What The Canary Islands 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 2025-10-16 by the country-profile service Furry Freight uses; profile last updated 2025-10-16. 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.
The Canary Islands at a glance
| Requirement | For Canary Islands |
|---|---|
| Microchip Required | Microchip (ISO compatible) - Must be implanted prior to the rabies vaccination |
| Rabies | Mandatory – at least 21 days prior departure |
| Minimum age to travel | Depending on import EU RULES & from pet are coming from |
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
ACE is on the arrival list for pets heading to Canary Islands. The Canary Islands, also known in formally as the Canaries, are a Spanish region, autonomous community and archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean. Depending on import EU RULES & from pet are coming from.
Import requirements
Depending on import EU RULES & from pet are coming from.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DOGS, CATS AND FERRETSRequirements 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 prior to 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.
Requirements:
- Older than 3 months
- Microchip
- Antirabies plus 21 days
- EU Certificate at least in Spanish
Note: Very important on arrival to Canary Islands you will need to go through customs, is Tax Free.
Even if you have already passed customs in Madrid or Barcelona.
If the pet has been in Spain for a while, an EU Pet Passport will be required, antirabies plus 21 days and clinical examination page stamped.
Must conform to current EU Legislation and regulations.
Customs Entry must be carried out prior to entry into the Canary Islands.
Fuerteventura
EUROTRANSMEX – CARGO TERMINAL
Tel:928860515
Fax:928860584
E: fueffcr@etmhandling.com
MON TO FRI - 07.00 TO 19.30
WEEKENDS CLOSED
Gran Canaria
EUROTRANSMEX – CARGO TERMINAL
Aeropuerto de Gran Canaria
35230 Telde | Gran Canaria | Spain
Tel. +34 928 578954
Fax +34 928 578956
Email:LPAFFCR@ETMHANDLING.COM
SITA: LPAFFCR
MON TO FRI - 07.00 TO 20.00
SAT 07 – 10
SUN CLOSED
Lanzarote
EUROTRANSMX – CARGO TERMINAL
Aeropuerto de Lanzarote
Terminal de carga S/N
Aeropuerto César Manrique - Lanzarote
CP:35550 - San Bartolomé
Teléfono: 928822736
SITA: ACEFFCR
Email: aceffcr@etmhandling.com
La Palma
EUROTRANSMX – CARGO TERMINAL
TERMINAL DE CARGA, Aeropuerto de La Palma, Ctra. La Bajita s/n,
38730 Villa de Mazo, La Palma
TEL: +34 922426163
spcffcr@etmhandling.com
Tenerife Norte
EUROTRANSMX – CARGO TERMINAL
Aeropuerto de Tenerife Norte
Terminal de Carga
38297 La Laguna | Tenerife | Spain
Tel. +34 696 190 813
SITA: TFNFFCR
e-mail: i.acosta@etmhandling.com
MON TO FRI - 07.00 TO 19.30
SAT 07 – 13.30
SUNDAY CLOSED
Tenerife Sur
EUROTRANSMX – CARGO TERMINAL
Aeropuerto de Tenerife Sur
38610 Granadilla | Tenerife | Spain
Tel. +34 922 759700
SITA: TFSFFCR
e-mail: tfsffcr@etmhandling.com
Identification and microchip
Microchip (ISO compatible) - Must be implanted prior to the rabies vaccination.
Rabies and vaccinations
Mandatory – at least 21 days prior departure.
Valid rabies vaccination
Tests and treatments
Rabies Blood Test at least 90 days after Rabies vaccination (30 days must elapsed since vaccination till date of blood extraction) only some countries.
Health certificate and permits
Health certificate issued within 10 days and Government endorsed EU Health certificate valid for 10 days.
An Animal Health Certificate must be obtained from an OV Veterinarian or local authority.
Customs, agents, and airports
The Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) or Aeropuerto de Gran Canaria is the Canary Islands'
in ternational airport.May need to travel to Spain to enter.
Airports listed on this destination file: ACE.
Customs clearance will be required upon arrival into the Canary Islands.
Export notes
Effective December 29, 2014, all dogs, cats and ferrets leaving the Canary Islands should be microchipped, vaccinated for rabies (in that order) and wait 21 days before leaving Canary Islands. If you're planning to take your pet on a trip to a country with a high in cidence of rabies, your veterinarian should do a rabies titer test before you leave the Canary Islands if you intend to return.
Other pets / CITES / extra rules
An approved tapeworm treatment containing the active in gredient of Praziquantel must be carried out within 120 hours prior to the arrival time in the country of destination.
If you are exporting to Countries other than EU Countries all export documents must be legalized by the Local Government Vet. The Government Vet stamp must be present on all export documentation.
Official contacts
Fuerteventura
Aeropuerto de Fuerteventura Ctra, El Matorral, s/n, 35610 Puerto del Rosario (Las Palmas)
Tlfno.- +34 928 99 91 -73, 67, -68, -69, -71
E_mail: sanimal.laspalmas@correo.gob.es
Timetable: 8-20 Hrs
Gran Canaria
Aeropuerto de Gran Canaria,
Terminal Carga. Autopista GC-1, s/n, 35230, Las Palmas.
Tlfno.- +34 928 99 91 -73, 67, -68, -69, -71
E_mail: sanimal.laspalmas@correo.gob.es
Timetable: 8-20 Hrs
Lanzarote
Aeropuerto de Lanzarote
César Manrique 35509 Arrecife de Lanzarote (Las Palmas)
Tlfno.- +34 928 99 91 -73, 67, -68, -69, -71
E_mail: sanimal.laspalmas@correo.gob.es
La Palma
Aeropuerto de La Palma
Ctra. La Bajita S/N 38730 Villa de Mazo – Isla de La Palma (Santa Cruz de Tenerife)
Tlfno.-+34 922 99 93 21, -24,-54
E_mail: sanimal.tenerife@correo.gob.es
Tenerife Norte
Edificio Terminal de mercancías 38297 San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Santa Cruz de Tenerife ( Aeropuerto Tenerife Norte- Ciudad de La Laguna )
Tlfno.-DEPEND.-+34 922 99 93 21, -24,-54
Tenerife Sur
Edfº. Terminal de Mercancías
38600-GRANADILLA (STA. CRUZ DE TENERIFE)
(Aerop. Sur-Reina Sofía) Tlfno.-DEPEND.-+34 922 99 93 21, -24, -54, y Tlfno.-Aerop.-Sur-922 99 92 38 E_mail: sanimal.tenerife@correo.gob.es
Timetable: 8-20 Hrs
SG Animal Health and Hygiene and Traceability
Almagro, 33 - 1st and 2nd floor.
28010 Madrid
Tel: +91 347-8295
Fax: +91 347-8299
Email: sganimal@mapa.es
Vet Regional Managment
Canary Islands
Contact: Jose Rodriguez
Email: Jose.rodriquez@correo.gob.es
Current as of August 2024
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 2025-10-16.
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Official sources for the Canary Islands
- Rules europa.eu
- CITES legislation cites.comercio.gob.es
Questions about moving a pet to Canary Islands
Does my dog or cat need a microchip for the Canary Islands?
Microchip (ISO compatible) - Must be implanted prior to the rabies vaccination
From the country profile, last verified 2025-10-16.
What rabies vaccination does the Canary Islands require?
Mandatory – at least 21 days prior departure
How old does a puppy or kitten have to be to travel to the Canary Islands?
Depending on import EU RULES & from pet are coming from