Lead time needed
20-24 weeks
Quarantine
None
Route complexity
High
Airlines
3 carriers on this route
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Pet Transport Peru to Spain: 2026 Guide

Getting a pet from Peru to Spain is a step by step process, and each stage has its own timing. This route takes some organising, and roughly 20-24 weeks of preparation is about right. Compliant pets are not held in quarantine on arrival. This route requires a …

In short: Preparing to move a pet from Peru to Spain typically takes around 20-24 weeks. There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets. A rabies titre test is required, which adds a fixed waiting period, so start early.
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Step by step

The Peru 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
5+ months before travel
Confirm ISO microchip predates the rabies vaccination.

Responsible: Vet in Peru

2
After microchipping
Verify current rabies vaccination with 21-day wait after primary course.

Responsible: Vet in Peru

3
4+ months before travel
Blood draw for FAVN/ELISA titre test at EU-approved lab. 30+ days after vaccination.

Responsible: Vet and EU-approved lab

4
From sampling date
3-month wait from blood sampling date after passing result.

Responsible: Owner records sampling date

5
During 3-month wait
Book Iberia Cargo from LIM to MAD.

Responsible: Owner or agent

6
Within 10 days of travel
Obtain SENASA-endorsed EU AHC within 10 days of travel.

Responsible: SENASA-authorised vet in Peru

7
Travel day
Depart Lima. Spanish customs inspect at Madrid Barajas on arrival.

Responsible: Airline cargo and Spanish customs

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 predate the rabies vaccination.
Rabies vaccination
Valid rabies vaccination required. 21-day wait after primary vaccination.
Rabies titre test
Required. Peru is non-listed under EU pet travel rules. FAVN or ELISA test, …
Quarantine
No quarantine for compliant pets. Inspection at Madrid Barajas (MAD) on arrival.
Import permit
No import permit. SENASA-endorsed EU AHC is the required document.
Health certificate
EU Animal Health Certificate from SENASA-authorised vet, within 10 days of …
Export permit
No export permit for companion animals. SENASA inspection at Jorge Chavez …
Costs

What this route typically costs

FAVN/ELISA titre test at EU-approved lab: PEN 350-700 (EUR 85-170)
SENASA health certificate and endorsement: PEN 200-500 (EUR 50-120)
Cargo LIM to MAD via Iberia or LATAM: EUR 900-2,200 depending on crate …
IATA-compliant crate: EUR 80-250 if needed
Pet transport agent (optional): EUR 200-500
Total typical range: EUR 1,400-3,300

Critical points

Peru is EU non-listed. The titre test and 3-month wait from blood sampling date are mandatory and non-negotiable.

The 3-month wait is from the blood sampling date, not the result date. Note the sampling date carefully.

Spain's PPP law imposes ongoing ownership obligations for certain breeds. Research PPP licence requirements in your destination city.

SENASA endorsement adds time to the certificate process; do not leave it until the last day.

Airlines

Approved carriers for this route

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

Iberia Cargo
Iberia operates Lima Jorge Chavez (LIM) to Madrid Barajas (MAD) direct. Iberia Cargo …
Cargo Only
LATAM Cargo
LATAM Airlines operates from Lima to Madrid with cargo services. Confirm current live …
Cargo Only
Air France Cargo
Air France routes via Paris CDG with connections to Madrid. A longer routing but a …
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

Check the airline’s crate size and labelling rules early. An undersized or wrongly labelled crate is a frequent reason pets are refused at check-in.

Ask about temperature embargoes for your travel window. Summer and winter cargo restrictions can rule out certain routes and dates entirely.

Book the titre test laboratory well ahead. Approved labs have limited slots and the sample takes time to process, so this is not something to leave to the final weeks.

Microchip before you vaccinate. The microchip must be in place before the rabies shot for the vaccination to count, and getting this order wrong is the most common and costly mistake.

FAQ

Common questions

Yes. The EU titre test and 3-month wait requirement applies to both dogs and cats from non-listed countries including Peru. Cats from Peru need the same FAVN or ELISA test, the same 30-day wait after vaccination for blood draw, the same 3-month wait from sampling date, and the SENASA-endorsed EU AHC. Source: food.ec.europa.eu, 2026.
Four to six weeks before your travel date is the standard recommendation. Live animal cargo capacity on specific aircraft varies, and the BOG-MAD route can be popular with South American families relocating to Spain. Book early and explicitly confirm live animal acceptance per flight number with Iberia Cargo.
SENASA is Peru’s agricultural health authority. The endorsement is SENASA’s official stamp on the health certificate your vet issues, validating it for international use and specifically for EU entry. Processing is not always same-day at the SENASA office; allow two to three extra days. Schedule the vet appointment and SENASA endorsement so the certificate is issued within the 10-day window before travel.
No. International pet cargo from Peru almost always originates at Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM). If your pet is in another Peruvian city, plan for domestic travel to Lima before the international departure. Confirm with your cargo agent how much time to allow at Lima before the international cargo cut-off.
Budget EUR 1,400 to EUR 3,300. Main items: titre test lab (EUR 85-170), SENASA health certificate (EUR 50-120), Iberia or LATAM cargo LIM-MAD (EUR 900-2,200 by crate size), and crate if needed (EUR 80-250). An IPATA agent adds EUR 200-500 but handles all coordination.
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Lead time20-24 weeks
QuarantineNone
ComplexityHigh
Airlines3
ServiceDoor to door
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