Pet Transport from Spain to Kazakhstan
If you are relocating a pet from Spain to Kazakhstan, the process is manageable once you know the sequence. Give yourself close to 10-12 weeks so none of the fixed waiting periods catch you out. Pets with correct documentation skip quarantine entirely. Use the …
The Spain to Kazakhstan import process
Every step must be completed in sequence. A single missed deadline can add months to your timeline. We own the entire process.
Responsible: Owner or agent
Responsible: Veterinarian in Spain
Responsible: Veterinarian in Spain
Responsible: Owner or agent
Responsible: MAPA-approved official veterinarian
Responsible: Owner plus airline cargo desk
What your pet needs to enter Kazakhstan
Every item must be verified before your pet can board. We track each one against current standards.
What this route typically costs
Critical points
The Kazakhstan KVCS permit has the longest lead time of the Central Asia routes from Spain. Allow 10 to 12 weeks and apply before booking any flights.
Rabies vaccination must be within the past 12 months per current KVCS requirements. A vaccination within its general validity but older than 12 months may not satisfy the KVCS; check current requirements when applying.
The EU pet passport does not cover travel to Kazakhstan. A MAPA-endorsed EU export health certificate is required.
Approved carriers for this route
Not all airlines accept live animals. We book only with carriers that handle live animal cargo correctly.
Kazakhstan import rules, explained
Practical tips for this move
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.
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.