Lead time needed
22-28 weeks
Quarantine
None
Route complexity
High
Airlines
3 carriers on this route
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Pet Transport from Kazakhstan to Spain

If you are relocating a pet from Kazakhstan to Spain, the process is manageable once you know the sequence. This route takes some organising, and roughly 22-28 weeks of preparation is about right. Compliant pets are not held in quarantine on arrival. Use the …

In short: Preparing to move a pet from Kazakhstan to Spain typically takes around 22-28 weeks. There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets.
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Step by step

The Kazakhstan to Spain import process

Every step must be completed in sequence. A single missed deadline can add months to your timeline. We own the entire process.

1
First step, before rabies vaccination
Implant ISO 11784/11785 microchip

Responsible: Your veterinarian in Kazakhstan

2
After microchip. Allow 30 days before titre test blood draw.
Rabies vaccination (pet at least 12 weeks old)

Responsible: Your veterinarian in Kazakhstan

3
Blood drawn at least 30 days after vaccination. 3-month wait into Spain starts from this date.
FAVN/RNATT titre test at EU-approved laboratory

Responsible: Official veterinarian plus EU-approved laboratory

4
Runs from blood draw date, not result date. Cannot be shortened.
3-month waiting period from blood draw date

Responsible: Owner

5
Within 10 days of travel. Confirm validity window with KVCS and MAPA.
KVCS-endorsed health certificate issued close to travel date

Responsible: Official vet and KVCS

6
Book cargo space 4-6 weeks before travel. ALA-IST-MAD is a long journey; plan pet comfort.
Fly Almaty (ALA) or Astana (NQZ) to Madrid (MAD)

Responsible: Owner or IPATA-registered agent

Requirements

What your pet needs to enter Spain

Every item must be verified before your pet can board. We track each one against current standards.

Microchip
ISO 11784/11785 microchip required. Must be implanted before the rabies …
Rabies vaccination
Rabies vaccination required. Pet must be at least 12 weeks old. 21-day wait …
Rabies titre test
FAVN or RNATT titre test at an EU-approved laboratory. Minimum result 0.5 IU/ml. …
Quarantine
No routine quarantine for fully compliant arrivals. Spanish veterinary border …
Import permit
No separate import permit required. The Animal Health Certificate serves as the …
Health certificate
Animal Health Certificate (AHC) issued by an official vet in Kazakhstan and …
Export permit
No separate export permit required for companion animals. The KVCS-endorsed …
Costs

What this route typically costs

FAVN titre test at EU-approved laboratory including sample courier: …
Airline cargo fees ALA/NQZ to MAD via connection: EUR 1,000-2,500 …
KVCS health certificate endorsement and vet fees: EUR 80-250
Spanish border inspection fee on arrival: EUR 100-250
IATA-compliant travel crate: EUR 70-300
Pet transport agent (recommended for Central Asia routes): EUR …

Critical points

The 3-month wait is counted from the blood draw date, not the result date. This is the most common planning error on this route.

Kazakhstan is a long flight from Spain. Ensure your IATA crate is correctly sized one size up from the minimum for your pet's comfort on a journey of 8-12 hours.

PPP-listed breeds require EUR 120,000 civil liability insurance before arriving in Spain. Arrange this before travel, not on arrival.

Airlines

Approved carriers for this route

Not all airlines accept live animals. We book only with carriers that handle live animal cargo correctly.

Turkish Airlines
Main option from Almaty (ALA) or Astana (NQZ). Routes ALA-IST-MAD or NQZ-IST-MAD via …
Cabin and Cargo
Air Astana via Frankfurt
Air Astana operates ALA-FRA directly. From Frankfurt, connection to Madrid via Lufthansa …
Cargo Only
Lufthansa via Frankfurt
ALA or NQZ to Frankfurt via Air Astana or Turkish Airlines, then FRA-MAD via Lufthansa. …
Cargo Only

The rules for bringing a pet into Spain

Spain asks for several pieces of paperwork, and they all need to line up. A checklist and a clear timeline are your best tools here.

How to keep this move on track

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.

Keep every original document together and take copies. Border officials want originals, and a missing signature or date can hold up clearance.

Work backwards from your travel date and add a buffer. Fixed waiting periods mean a single slipped appointment can push the whole move back by weeks.

FAQ

Common questions

Yes. Kazakhstan is not on the EU’s approved third-country list, so the FAVN or RNATT titre test is required. Blood drawn at least 30 days after rabies vaccination must return a result of 0.5 IU/ml or above. After that, a 3-month wait from the blood draw date is mandatory before Spain entry is permitted.
There are no direct flights from Almaty (ALA) or Astana (NQZ) to Madrid or Barcelona. The two main options are Air Astana to Frankfurt then connection to Madrid, or Turkish Airlines via Istanbul. Air Astana’s ALA-FRA direct service is the most convenient in terms of connections; Turkish Airlines via IST has more frequent departures.
Allow 5 to 6 months from the start. The 30-day gap between vaccination and titre test blood draw, then the 3-month waiting period from the blood draw date, drives the timeline. Book flights only after you know the blood draw date and can calculate the earliest permitted entry date.
No quarantine for fully compliant pets. Spain requires the correct microchip, valid rabies vaccination, passing titre test result, completion of the 3-month wait, and a valid KVCS-endorsed health certificate. Pets arriving without correct paperwork can be held or returned at the owner’s expense.
Spain’s PPP list covers American Pit Bull Terrier, Rottweiler, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Tosa Inu, Akita Inu and crosses. PPP dogs must have civil liability insurance of at least EUR 120,000 before arriving, plus an owner licence. Muzzle and short lead required in all public spaces.
Airline guides
  • Turkish Airlines
  • Air Astana via Frankfurt
  • Lufthansa via Frankfurt
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International pet transport route
Lead time22-28 weeks
QuarantineNone
ComplexityHigh
Airlines3
ServiceDoor to door
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