Passengers with pets wishing to travel on the Tanger Med route to Motril must comply with a series of health requirements set by the Ministry of Health to allow the animal to cross the border. Otherwise, the pet will be declared non-compliant, and the authorities will proceed with reexpedition to the port of origin, isolation (at the owner's expense), or euthanasia.
The requirements to be met are:
- Identification: Dogs, cats, and ferrets must be identified with a microchip or tattoo (if applied before July 3, 2011).
- Documentation: It is necessary to present an EU passport or a health certificate issued by an official veterinarian in the country of origin, with a certified copy of vaccination and identification. The UK passport is not valid, but the Northern Ireland passport is.
- Rabies vaccination: The vaccine must be administered by a licensed veterinarian, be up-to-date, and applied at least 21 days before travel if it is the initial vaccination.
- Serological test: Required for animals from non-listed countries, such as Morocco, it must be conducted at least 30 days after vaccination and show a result greater than 0.5 IU. Animals must wait 3 months after the sample is taken to enter the EU.
In case of non-compliance with the requirements, the animals will be declared non-compliant and the authorities will decide whether to reexpedite the animal, isolate it under official control, or euthanize it, with costs borne by the owner.
You can consult the complete information here: HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR ANIMALS ACCOMPANYING TRAVELERS
