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Personal Property Transportation PPTY (Outbound)
Bldg. 55
Rota (Cadiz) Spain 11520
011-34-956-82-2419
011-34-956-82-1625
314-727-2419
314-727-1625
Contact information for key programs and services at this installation.
Policies and rules for shipping pets vary at each installation. It’s important to understand the regulations, prohibitions and laws at your new installation before moving with a pet. Below, you’ll find installation-specific details for registering, boarding and transporting your pet.
In order to obtain a license, the owner must apply with the appropriate Spanish municipal office off base.
To be eligible for a license, applicants must:
Specific requirements for pets (dogs and cats only) entering Spain include:
The health certificate is valid for 10 days from the date of issue.
There is no quarantine requirement for entry into Spain. Check with your local veterinarian and the veterinarian in the country you’re moving to prior to your arrival.
If your application is approved and you received a license there will be specific security measures that the owner of these dogs must take:
Questions may be directed to the Staff Judge Advocate's Office at 727-3104 or the Security Department, Interpreter's section, at extension 727-3225 or 727-3246.
Shipping Pets to Spain
To ship pets to Spain through commercial carriers you will need a certificate stating that an animal is in good health and for (dogs and cat), has been inoculated against rabies. Passengers with confirmed reservations should reconfirm with the airline three to four days prior to departure. This is very important since each airline can transport only a limited number of animals. Passengers should also check with the airline for proper importation and documentation requirements.
As soon you know you’re moving to Spain, start preparing your pet for entry requirements. Travel to Spain is primarily accomplished using commercial carriers including the weekly flight from Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia to Rota. Ensure your transportation office knows you’re shipping pets to Spain, so they may help make reservations with your airline for you or direct you to the place to make reservations. Airlines charge fees for shipping pets, and this expense is not reimbursable. Additionally, know that several airlines impose pet embargoes and will not accept pets when temperature limits are exceeded during any part of your itinerary. Please work closely with your transportation office to avoid any problems while traveling with your pet. Ultimately, travel arrangements for your pet are your responsibility.
Most commercial airlines will not allow two animals to be shipped in the same container. Check with the airline you are booked on concerning its restrictions. The passenger is responsible for following all pet shipment procedures and paying appropriate fees established by the applicable commercial airline.
Delta and American Airlines normally allow two kennels as checked baggage. Both have pet embargos from May 15th - September 15th but normally make exceptions for military traveling on orders. Weather restrictions still apply.
If the airline doesn't allow the pet as checked baggage but considers it as cargo, the pet will have to be picked up at the cargo terminal of the Madrid Airport. Before the pet is released to the owners it will have to be examined by the airport veterinarian. Veterinarian and import fees vary depending on the breed and weight of the animal. The total bill may be as expensive as 300 Euros.
Mark “LIVE ANIMAL” on the container, clearly indicating your name, address, destination and the animal’s name. Include your sponsor’s local phone number on the container and a note in English and Spanish stating whether or not the pet is friendly with strangers. Refer to the individual commercial carrier website and work directly with the airline to clarify flight eligibility requirements for your pet. The maximum weight accepted as excess baggage, container and pet weight combined, is 99 pounds for commercial airline flights and 150 pounds on the AMC Patriot Express flights. Once you arrive and settle in, you may begin planning some trips with your pet. Traveling with your pet within Spain and the rest of Europe, either by land, air or sea, requires a European Union Pet Passport. This travel document can be purchased at Rota VTF on base, or at any off-base Spanish veterinary clinic. Be sure to bring your pet passport to all of your veterinary appointments both on and off base in order to update the document at every visit.
Passengers with confirmed reservations should reconfirm with the airline three to four days prior to departure. This is very important since each airline can transport only a limited number of animals. Passengers should also check with the airline for proper importation and documentation requirements.
The most recent requirements for shipping pets to Spain can be obtained from the Spanish Embassy in Washington, DC.
The following addresses and telephone numbers have been provided for ease in locating the consulate nearest you with any additional questions.
Spanish Consulates in the United States:
To ship pets to Spain through commercial carriers you will need a certificate stating that an animal is in good health and has been inoculated against rabies.
As soon you know you are moving to Spain, start preparing your pet for entry requirements. Ensure your transportation office knows you are shipping pets to Spain, so they may help make reservations with your airline for you or direct you to the place to make reservations. Airlines charge fees for shipping pets, and this expense is not reimbursable. Additionally, know that several airlines impose pet embargoes and will not accept pets when temperature limits are exceeded during any part of your itinerary. Please work closely with your transportation office to avoid any problems while traveling with your pet. Ultimately, travel arrangements for your pet are your responsibility.
There is no quarantine in Spain.
Certain breeds of dogs are considered “dangerous animals” under Spanish Law 50/99. This label applies to all dogs of the breed, regardless of past behavior or temperament. Dangerous dogs in Spain include the following breeds and cross breeds: Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Rottweiler, Doberman Pinscher, Argentino Dogo, Fila Brisileiro, Tosa Ina and Akita Inu. Any other dog that demonstrates an aggressive character, or has been involved in an attack against people or other animals and/or is designated as potentially dangerous by COMNAVACTS, his designee, or appropriate Spanish government officials, is also considered a “dangerous animal.” All members of the force or civilian component stationed in Spain who maintains a potentially dangerous animal, regardless of whether they live on or off base, must comply with Spanish registration procedures.
The following rules summarize the Spanish law as it pertains to owners of dangerous animals:
In order to obtain a license, the applicant owner must complete the following requirements:
Regardless of how many pets you own, or if you live on or off base, all pets must have a 15-digit microchip and must be registered with the Rota Branch Veterinary Treatment Facility within 15 days of arriving in Spain or obtaining a new animal. On-base residents must also register their pets with the Housing Office within the same 15-day time period. Registration forms are available at the Rota VTF and there is a drop box is located by the front door.
Place completed registration forms and copies of your animal(s) health certificate paperwork into the drop box. After registration, an appointment can be made with the Rota VTF to obtain an EU pet passport and RAIA registration. All service member-owned pets must be kept current on vaccinations. Andalusian law requires annual vaccines for dogs and cats. If your pet has been administered a three-year vaccine in the States, it must have a booster shot every year to be in compliance with local regulations. Prior to bringing a pet to Spain, it is highly advisable to research costs associated with shipping a pet back to the United States or other international destination from Spain when the time comes for your permanent change of station.
Be advised that the Navy does not fully pay for the cost of shipping your pet to Spain, as the average cost to ship a pet utilizing a pet shipping company is approximately $4,000. In addition, commercial airline regulations have become increasingly stringent. Keep these factors in mind when considering a pet while in Spain. However, per JTR-050107, you may be eligible for up to $2,000 of reimbursement from the Navy as long as you use Government procured transportation. Check with all airlines on your itinerary to ensure your pet is permitted to fly, whether onboard in the cabin or in the hold. During your stay in Spain you will be required to comply with Spanish law regarding care of animals. This includes purchasing a European Union pet passport and registering your pet’s microchip with the Spanish tracking system, which can be done at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on-base or any Spanish veterinary clinic for a nominal fee. You are required to keep a proof of vaccination and microchip with you at all times when walking your dog off base. Other requirements, such as muzzling and leash, may only apply based on where you live or travel within Spain with your dog.