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Primates

The following rules apply to the non-commercial importation into Spain of primates exclusively from the United States or Canada.

The animals must be accompanied by their owners or their owners’ duly authorized representatives. In addition, the animal will be accompanied by a certificate, signed by the owner, stating the following:

• The animals have been kept under their owners’ supervision for at least three months prior to their introduction in Spain or since birth in case of animals younger than three months.
• The animals are not intended for trade, and the owner(s) or their representative(s) agree to the all veterinary checks deemed necessary by the Spanish Veterinary Services, to be performed at the consigned address( es), in accordance with the rules in force regarding animal health.

Click here to obtain the certificate form in PDF format.

(In order to print the certificate, you will need to install Acrobat Reader, available for free at Adobe's web site).

The animals will be accompanied by a health certificate, using this form, issued by an official or authorized veterinarian of the country of origin. The certificate will state the following:

1. Identification and origin of the animals;
2. That the animals have been examined within the five days prior to their entry in Spain, and show no symptom of contagious disease;
3. That, during the 30 days prior to their entry into Spain, the animals have undergone, tests for the following diseases, with negative results:
• Tuberculosis
• Hepatitis
4. That the animals have been subjected to tests for the detection of pathogenic enterobacteria and analyzed for internal and external parasites, with negative results.
5. The animals must be vaccinated against rabies between 1 and 6 months prior to their entry into Spain. Animals that have not been vaccinated must undergo a rabies serological test that certifies that the animals have not been exposed to the rabies virus.

(In order to print the certificate, you will need to install Acrobat Reader, available for free at Adobe's web site).

The maximum number of animals that may accompany travelers is one.

Please be aware that if your animal belongs to an exotic species, it might be protected by international agreements. In the case of exotic species, it is advisable to check if the animal is listed by the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species (CITES).

Please see also our frequently asked questions section.