Updated: 2026-10-11
Start with the responsible body
Use the destination authority for entry requirements and the operating airline for carriage conditions. A search result or a travel story can help you find the right question, but it does not establish the answer for your route.
Read the conditions around a number
Check whether a weight includes the carrier, which event starts a waiting period and whether a rule applies to dogs, cats or both. If two official texts differ, record the discrepancy and ask the authority rather than selecting a convenient value.
Recheck before committing
Our review date records when information was checked; it is not a guarantee that no later change exists. Reopen the official links before booking and before departure. When a rule changes, revisit your saved checklist instead of assuming old checkmarks still apply.
Government & airline references
MAFF Animal Quarantine Service ↗
Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación ↗
Lufthansa — Travelling with animals ↗
Iberia — Travelling with pets ↗