LT
Lithuania
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ES
Spain
Pet Transport Lithuania to Spain: 2026 Guide
2-5 weeks
Typical preparation
None
Quarantine on arrival
Low
Route complexity
✓ Managed
Full door-to-door service
In short:
Preparing to move a pet from Lithuania to Spain
typically takes around 2-5 weeks.
There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets.
A rabies titre test is not required.
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Overview
Bringing your dog or cat from Lithuania to Spain takes some coordination, but the requirements are well defined. Expect about 2-5 weeks, with a short and predictable checklist. No routine quarantine applies as long as every requirement is met.
You will not need a rabies titre test here. Map your dates against the steps below and you will stay on track.
Step by step
The Lithuania to Spain process
1
Before any other documentation. Check the chip number is recorded in the pet passport.
Confirm microchip (ISO 11784/11785) is in place
Responsible: Lithuanian vet
2
If primary vaccination: 21-day wait before travel to Spain. If booster within valid period: immediately effective.
Confirm rabies vaccination is current
Responsible: Lithuanian vet
3
One appointment with an authorised Lithuanian vet. Both vaccination and passport can be done in the same session if the chip is already in place.
Obtain or update EU pet passport
Responsible: VMVT-authorised Lithuanian vet
4
3-4 weeks before travel. For cabin pets, reserve the cabin spot at booking. For cargo pets, contact the cargo agent. Ryanair does not accept pets.
Book airline and confirm pet policy for your chosen carrier
Responsible: Owner
5
Travel day. VNO to MAD or BCN direct is approximately 4-5 hours. Carry EU passport and crate if travelling in hold.
Travel from Vilnius to Spain
Responsible: Owner and airline
Checklist
Spain: entry requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Microchip | Required. ISO 11784/11785 (15-digit). Implanted before or on the same day as the first rabies vaccination. |
| Rabies vaccination | Required. Current vaccination. First vaccination requires 21 days to become valid. Booster within the valid period of the previous vaccine is immediately effective. |
| Rabies titre test | Not required. Spain is EU. No titre test for EU-to-EU pet movements. |
| Quarantine | Not required. |
| Import permit | Not required for companion pets moving between EU member states. |
| Health certificate | EU pet passport or AHC issued within 10 days of entry into Spain. |
Leaving Lithuania
Export requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Export permit | No export permit required for companion pets moving between EU member states. |
| Health certificate | EU pet passport issued or updated by an officially authorised Lithuanian vet. If no passport exists, a single-use Animal Health Certificate (AHC) from a Lithuanian State Food and Veterinary Service (VMVT)-authorised vet, issued within 10 days of entry into Spain. |
Costs
What this route typically costs
| 1 | EU pet passport issuance or update: EUR 30-80 at Lithuanian vet |
| 2 | Rabies booster (if due): EUR 20-60 |
| 3 | IATA-approved travel crate (if cargo): EUR 50-200 depending on size |
| 4 | Cabin pet fee (small pets, approximately EUR 30-70 per leg) |
| 5 | Cargo fee (larger pets, EUR 150-500 depending on weight and carrier) |
| 6 | Pre-travel health check: EUR 30-70 |
| 7 | Total typical range: EUR 150-700 for small pets in cabin; EUR 300-800 for larger pets in cargo |
Critical points
Read before you book
⚠ Ryanair serves Vilnius-Spain routes but does not accept pets in any capacity on any route. Check the specific airline policy before purchasing any ticket.
⚠ Spain has stricter rules on certain potentially dangerous dog breeds (perros potencialmente peligrosos, PPP) than most EU countries. Breeds including Rottweiler, American Pit Bull Terrier, and similar types require registration, muzzle, and lead in public spaces. Confirm your breed's status under Spanish regional law before travel.
⚠ Cabin pets must remain in the carrier under the seat throughout the flight. If the carrier does not fit under the seat in front, the pet must travel as cargo.
⚠ Spanish municipalities sometimes require local pet registration (registro municipal) after arrival. Check with your local ayuntamiento (council) about registration requirements in your destination city.
Carriers
Airlines on this route
Ryanair
Ryanair operates direct routes from Vilnius (VNO) to Madrid Barajas (MAD), Barcelona El Prat (BCN), and other Spanish airports. Ryanair does not accept pets in the passenger cabin or as checked baggage on any route. Ryanair is not suitable for pet transport. Listed here because owners frequently assume cabin pet travel is available on Ryanair.
Vueling
Vueling (IAG group) flies between Lithuania and Spain via connections. Small pets up to 10kg (pet plus carrier) may travel in cabin on Vueling. Larger pets travel as cargo via Vueling Cargo or IAG Cargo. Brachycephalic breed restrictions apply in cabin and cargo.
airBaltic
airBaltic connects Vilnius to Riga (RIX) and provides onward connections to Spain via partner carriers. Small pets allowed in cabin on airBaltic (up to 8kg with carrier). Larger pets travel as cargo. A practical routing option for owners in Vilnius connecting through Riga.
Lufthansa
Via Frankfurt (FRA) to Madrid or Barcelona. Small pets allowed in cabin on Lufthansa (up to 8kg with carrier). Larger pets via Lufthansa Cargo. Brachycephalic breeds have cargo restrictions. A reliable option for larger dogs or owners preferring a major carrier with strong cargo infrastructure.
Iberia
Iberia (IAG group) serves Madrid Barajas (MAD) as its main hub. For cabin pets, small animals up to 10kg with carrier. Larger pets via Iberia Cargo. Available via connecting routing from Vilnius through a European hub. Iberia Cargo at MAD is well-equipped for live animal arrivals.
What Spain requires
Bringing a pet into Spain is one of the simpler processes. Cover the core requirements and you should have few surprises.
Avoiding the common mistakes
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.
Keep every original document together and take copies. Border officials want originals, and a missing signature or date can hold up clearance.
FAQ
Common questions
No. Lithuania is an EU member state, and Spain is an EU member state. EU-to-EU pet movements do not require a rabies titre test. A current rabies vaccination, microchip, and EU pet passport or AHC are all that is needed.
No. Ryanair does not accept any live animals on any of its routes, including cabin pets, checked baggage pets, and cargo. If you fly Ryanair yourself, your pet will need to travel on a different airline. Vueling, airBaltic, and Lufthansa are alternatives that accept pets on Vilnius-Spain connections.
Yes. Spain has national breed-specific legislation covering perros potencialmente peligrosos (PPP, potentially dangerous dogs). Breeds on the PPP list (including Rottweiler, American Pit Bull Terrier, Dobermann, and others) require registration with the local ayuntamiento, third-party liability insurance, and must be muzzled and on a short lead in public. Regional laws vary. Confirm your breed’s status before travel.
For pets with a current EU passport and up-to-date vaccination, 2-4 weeks is sufficient to arrange flights and any travel admin. If a rabies booster or first vaccination is needed, allow 21 additional days before travel (for the primary vaccination to become valid). If an EU passport needs to be issued for the first time, add one vet appointment.
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