Step-by-step timeline
D-120
Destination Rabies titer blood draw
Required only for unlisted third countries (incl. China): ≥0.5 IU/ml, blood drawn 30 days after primary vaccination, 3-month waiting period after blood draw
D-90
Destination Microchip + rabies vaccination
ISO 11784/11785 microchip, implanted before rabies vaccination
D-14
Departure Apply export health certificate (United States)
APHIS Form 7001 or destination country template — Valid: 30 days from issuance (destination may require shorter)
D-7
Departure Government endorsement
Required by most countries via VEHCS or mail; original paper must travel with animal
D-7
Departure Pre-departure clinical examination
Official vet health check within validity window
D-2
Destination Tapeworm treatment (dogs only)
Dogs entering Finland, Ireland (incl. Northern Ireland), Malta, Norway must receive Echinococcus multilocularis treatment 24-120 hours before entry
DEPARTURE DAY
Departure Departure day
Bring all original documents + copies. Confirm crate meets airline requirements.
Departure — United States
Authority
USDA APHIS Veterinary Export Trade Services
Certificate
APHIS Form 7001 or destination country template
Validity
30 days from issuance (destination may require shorter)
Fees
Tiered: 0 tests $101, 1-2 tests $160, 3-6 tests $206, 7+ tests $275. Vaccinations do not count. Service dogs free.
Restrictions
From 2026-07-17: Türkiye restricts dog/cat export from Texas and New Mexico
Transit
Direct flight — no transit stop.
Destination — Spain
Microchip
ISO 11784/11785 microchip, implanted before rabies vaccination
Rabies vaccine
First vaccination at ≥12 weeks old, effective 21 days after vaccination
Titer test
Required only for unlisted third countries (incl. China): ≥0.5 IU/ml, blood drawn 30 days after primary vaccination, 3-month waiting period after blood draw
Tapeworm treatment
Dogs entering Finland, Ireland (incl. Northern Ireland), Malta, Norway must receive Echinococcus multilocularis treatment 24-120 hours before entry
Quarantine
None (if all requirements met)
Quantity limit
Max 5 in a single vehicle; exceeding 5 requires competition/exhibition proof + animals >6 months + organizer written confirmation
Certificate
AHC (Animal Health Certificate) under Reg 2026/705 from 2026-04-22; valid 10 days for entry, then 6 months for intra-EU travel; old template still usable if issued before 2026-10-01
Airline constraints
No specific airline restrictions recorded for this route. Check with your chosen carrier before booking.
United States → 
Spain