Europe
Pet travel to Madrid
EU health certificate clearance with full AECOSAN pre-clearance at Madrid Barajas POAO inspection post.
Clearance & Entry
What's required to enter.
- 1
EU Health Certificate or valid EU pet passport
- 2
ISO-compliant microchip (15-digit)
- 3
Rabies vaccination current and documented
- 4
Tapeworm treatment within 1–5 days of arrival for dogs
These are the official entry rules for Spain.
Read our step-by-step compliance guide covering every document, timing window, and government contact for Spain.
Madrid — Spain's AECOSAN inspection is coordinated at the airport POAO (Border Inspection Post). Non-EU pets from high-risk countries may require a titre test. We handle all pre-clearance documentation.
— Paws en Route Compliance Team
Our process
How we handle Madrid.
Documentation Review
We audit every certificate, vaccination record, and microchip date against the exact requirements for Madrid.
Permit Filing
Our team files all import permits and advance notifications on your behalf, tracking approval status in real time.
Veterinary Coordination
We work with your vet or our partner clinics to issue compliant health certificates timed precisely to departure.
Airport Concierge
A dedicated chaperone manages customs inspection, APHIS or border authority clearance, and handover at destination.
Local Logistics
Getting your pet into Madrid.
Madrid Barajas (MAD) is Spain's primary hub for international pet arrivals. The AECOSAN veterinary office is located in T4 arrivals. Direct transatlantic flights connect from JFK, EWR, and MIA with pet-in-cargo options.
Entry Airports
Supported Airlines
At a glance
Lead time
7–21 days
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Pet-Friendly Stays
Where to rest in Madrid.
Hotel Quinta de los Cedros
Hotel Quinta de los Cedros allows dogs of any size for no additional fee. Sorry, no cats.
Apartamentos Castilla Luz Deco
Apartamentos Castilla Luz Deco is pet friendly! Dogs of any size are welcome for no additional fee.
La Casa Del Madrileno
La Casa Del Madrileno is pet friendly! Dogs of any size are welcome for no additional fee.
Paws en Route
Not seeing your ideal stay? Our concierge knows every pet-friendly property in Madrid.
Paws en route members get waived pet fees at select partner properties in Madrid. Ask your concierge which properties are currently in the programme.
Getting Around
Navigating Madrid with your pet.
One of the biggest anxieties of pet travel is local transit. Here's everything you need to know before you land.
Public Transit
Madrid Metro permits small dogs in carriers throughout the network. EMT surface buses accept dogs in carriers. The network is comprehensive and remarkably dog-tolerant.
Private Cars
Cabify Premium and our vetted local fleet provide SUV transfers across the city and from Barajas. All drivers confirmed pet-accepting with advance booking.
On Foot
Malasaña, Lavapiés, and the Salamanca neighbourhood are supremely walkable. We provide café terrace maps and off-lead zone guides for Retiro and Casa de Campo.
Private Ground Transport
Climate-controlled, GPS-tracked fleet. Seamless door-to-door service between cities or to your final destination.
Experiences & Culture
Madrid, with your dog.
Parque de Berlín
Parque de Berlín is a dog-friendly park in Madrid, ES. Your leashed, friendly dog is welcome to join you in the designated canine areas or on the botanical
2 Av de Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, ES, 28016
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Pet-Friendly Dining
Eat out, dog in tow.
Verified dog-welcoming restaurants, cafés, and markets in Madrid. Policy notes confirmed by our local team.
Terrace Dining
Lateral Gran Vía
Gran Vía
Dogs welcome at all terrace tables; water bowls available on request from staff.
Casual
Federal Café
Chueca
Well-behaved dogs welcome inside and at the pavement terrace; one of Madrid's most dog-forward spaces.
Market
Mercado de Motores
Delicias
Monthly weekend vintage market; leashed dogs welcome throughout the outdoor stalls.
Supply & Stores
Pet food & supply stores
Big Box
Kiwoko Madrid Salamanca
Calle de Goya 47, 28001 Madrid
Spain's leading pet chain; full prescription diet range including Hill's, Royal Canin, and Advance.
Specialty Food
Tiendanimal Madrid Centro
Calle Fuencarral 90, 28004 Madrid
Specialist natural and raw nutrition brands; knowledgeable staff for dietary management.
Local Infrastructure
Know before you land.
Emergency resources, export-certified clinics, and vetted boarding — vetted and saved before departure.
Emergency Vet
Hospital Veterinario Complutense
Export Clinic
Clínica Veterinaria Malasaña
Boarding & Daycare
Hotel Canino Madrid Centro
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Get a custom quote for Madrid.
We handle the flights, the veterinary compliance, and the door-to-door logistics. Tell us where you're starting from, and we'll calculate the route to Madrid.
Travelling to
Pet type
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Your Preparation Timeline
We build a personalised calendar for Madrid: permits, vet appointments, and health certificates timed precisely to your departure window so nothing expires before you board.
Local Intelligence, Pre-loaded
Vetted stays, pet-safe transit routes, and emergency contacts, all curated for Madrid and confirmed before you land, so your first day is calm.
Common questions about Madrid.
Everything you're likely wondering before you start the process.
