Shipping and Removals in Spain
Taking pets into Spain is a relatively painless experience as long as one follows procedure. There are some requirements though. First of all, the animal needs a regulation tattoo or microchip. One will also be requires to produce a Veterinarian certificate detailing the breed, origin, description, identification of owner and rabies compliance.
The most important thing to note when one moves to Spain is that one may be subject to a 16% tax on the value of all the goods you are bringing into the country. The only way around this is either to do the move with a Spanish citizen and conduct the whole business in their name, or to somehow convince the Spanish that you are moving there for good.
As always, it is worth contacting the local Spanish consulate for paperwork and to avoid up any potential bureaucratic hiccups. While ones movers will have to contend with much of the bureaucracy on ones behalf, it always pays to make sure there are no surprises. Compare movers before hiring as delays and lost goods are a real pain.
