Moving pets to Spain requires EU Pet Passport (microchip + rabies vaccination), tapeworm treatment 1-5 days before travel, and airline pet fees (€50-100+). Spain's pet culture is welcoming: excellent vets (€30-60 per visit), dog-friendly beaches available, pet insurance €20-40/month. Finding local vets and understanding apartment pet rules is essential for smooth integration.
Your beloved dog, cat, or other pet doesn't have to stay behind when you relocate to Costa Blanca. Spain is increasingly pet-friendly, and the Mediterranean climate offers year-round outdoor living your pets will love. However, moving animals internationally requires proper documentation, understanding airline policies, and knowledge of Spanish veterinary requirements.
This guide covers everything: preparing your pet for relocation, understanding EU Pet Passport requirements, finding excellent local vets, navigating apartment pet rules, discovering dog-friendly beaches, and considering pet insurance. With proper planning, your pets transition smoothly and thrive in their new Costa Blanca home.
Pre-Relocation Pet Preparation
EU Pet Passport & Documentation
Flying Your Pet to Spain
Finding Veterinary Care
Pet Insurance & Healthcare Planning
Dog-Friendly Costa Blanca
Apartment Pet Rules & Community Living
Cat-Specific Considerations
Adopting Pets in Costa Blanca
The Bottom Line
Moving your beloved pets to Costa Blanca is absolutely achievable with proper planning. EU Pet Passport requirements, veterinary care, and community understanding become straightforward when approached systematically.
Spain offers exceptional veterinary services at fraction of UK costs, welcoming culture toward pets, and beautiful year-round climate for animal companions. Whether importing established pets or adopting local rescues, your Costa Blanca life is enriched by animal companionship.
Start paperwork 8-12 weeks before moving, ensure microchip registration updated upon arrival, establish vet relationships immediately, and respect community pet rules. Within weeks, your pet thrives in Mediterranean sunshine, and you've discovered new dimension of Costa Blanca life alongside your faithful companion.