Travelling with a dog from Spain to the United States requires careful planning and compliance with strict import regulations. Whether your pet has stayed within Spain or traveled internationally, understanding the correct requirements is essential to ensure a smooth and stress-free relocation.
In this guide, we explain everything you need to know about moving a dog from Spain to the USA, including documentation, vaccines, and official certificates.

Key Requirements to Bring a Dog from Spain to the USA
If you are travelling from Spain to the USA with your dog and your pet has not been in a high-risk rabies country within the past 6 months, the process is more straightforward.
Required documents:

• EU Pet Passport 
• Microchip (ISO compliant)
• Valid Rabies Vaccination
• Health certificate issued by a veterinarian.
• Owner´s Declaration that confirms your dog has not been in a high-risk rabies country in the last 6 months

Additional Requirements for High-Risk Rabies Countries
If your dog has been in a high-risk rabies country within the last 6 months, additional rules apply under US regulations.
You can check the official list of high-risk rabies countries here:
https://www.cdc.gov/importation/dogs/high-risk-countries.html

Required documents:

• EU Pet Passport
• Microchip
• Valid Rabies Vaccination
• Rabies Titre (Serology) Test
  • Must be performed in a USDA-approved laboratory
• CDC Dog Import Form
• Export Certificate (CEXGAN)
  • Issued by an official government veterinarian in Spain

These requirements are mandatory to prove that your dog meets CDC dog import requirements and does not pose a rabies risk.

 What Is the CEXGAN Certificate?

The CEXGAN certificate is an official export document issued by Spanish authorities. Only a qualified registered veterinarian can have access to CEXGAN.
For dogs traveling to the USA, CEXGAN plays a key role in:

• Certifying travel history
• Confirming rabies compliance
• Supporting safe entry into the United States

 Tips for a Smooth Dog Relocation to the USA

To successfully travel with your dog from Spain to the USA:

• Start preparations in advance (at least 1 month)
• Ensure vaccinations are up to date and properly recorded
• Use approved laboratories for rabies titre testing
• Double-check all documents before travel

 Stress-Free Pet Travel with VetGlobal Relocation

At VetGlobal Relocation, we specialize in international pet travel from Spain to the USA. No matter your situation, we understand all requirements and guide you through every step.

We help you:

• Review and prepare all documentation
• Coordinate veterinary procedures
• Ensure your Rabies Titre Serology test is done in an USDA authorized laboratory
• Ensure a smooth and stress-free relocation

Travelling with your pet doesn’t have to be complicated, with the right support, it can be simple and worry-free.