Pet Transport Colombia to Spain: 2026 Guide
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The journey from Colombia to Spain for a pet is straightforward to plan once the key dates are mapped out. Allow around 20-22 weeks and follow the steps in order to stay on track. Compliant pets are not held in quarantine on arrival.
This route requires a rabies titre test with a set waiting period, so do not leave it late. Work through the steps below in order and you will arrive in good shape.
The Colombia to Spain process
Responsible: Vet in Colombia
Responsible: Vet in Colombia
Responsible: Official vet and EU-approved laboratory
Responsible: N/A - mandatory waiting period
Responsible: Owner or agent
Responsible: ICA-registered vet plus ICA endorsement
Responsible: Airline cargo and Spanish customs
Spain: entry requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Microchip | ISO 11784/11785 microchip required. Must predate the rabies vaccination. |
| Rabies vaccination | Valid rabies vaccination required. 21-day wait after primary vaccination. |
| Rabies titre test | Required. Colombia is not EU-listed. FAVN titre test at an EU-approved laboratory. Result must be 0.5 IU/ml or above. 3-month wait from blood sampling date. Source: food.ec.europa.eu, 2026. |
| Quarantine | No quarantine for compliant pets. Spanish customs inspects at Madrid Barajas (MAD). |
| Import permit | No import permit required. ICA-endorsed EU-format health certificate is the required document. |
| Health certificate | EU-format certificate endorsed by ICA, issued within 10 days of travel. |
Export requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Export permit | No formal export permit required for companion animals from Colombia. Primary departure airport: Bogota El Dorado (BOG). |
| Health certificate | Official veterinary health certificate issued by an ICA-registered official vet and endorsed by ICA (Instituto Colombiano Agropecuario). EU-format required for Spain entry. Issued within 10 days of travel. |
What this route typically costs
| 1 | ICA certificate and endorsement: COP 100,000-300,000 (approximately EUR 20-65) |
| 2 | FAVN titre test (EU-approved laboratory): EUR 85-170 |
| 3 | IATA-compliant crate: EUR 80-250 if needed |
| 4 | Cargo BOG to MAD (Iberia or Avianca direct): EUR 800-1,800 depending on crate size |
| 5 | Pet transport agent (optional): EUR 150-400 |
| 6 | Total typical range: EUR 1,200-2,700 |
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Airlines on this route
How Spain handles incoming pets
What experienced owners do
Use an official, government-authorised vet for the health certificate, not just your usual clinic. Many destinations only accept certificates signed by an approved vet.
If this is your first international move, consider an IPATA-registered pet transport agent. They handle the documents, airline booking and crate sizing, and can troubleshoot problems.
Get your pet used to the travel crate weeks in advance. A calm, crate-familiar animal travels far better than one meeting the crate for the first time at the airport.
Confirm live animal acceptance on every flight segment before booking. Not all aircraft or connections take pets, and cargo terms can differ leg to leg.
Common questions
Colombia to Spain?