When we want to travel with our pets outside the European Union, there are a series of health, legal and logistical requirements that must be met to ensure the animals’ welfare and safety.
This is where CEXGAN comes into play.
What is CEXGAN?
CEXGAN (Foreign Livestock Trade) is an online platform managed by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. Through it, all the necessary procedures for exporting live animals to countries outside the EU are carried out.
Only authorised veterinarians have access to this platform in order to handle these procedures.
What can be done in CEXGAN?
Authorised veterinarians can:
- Request export health certificates: official documents confirming that the animals meet the health requirements of the destination country.
- Consult the available certificate templates: each country demands different conditions, and CEXGAN provides the most up-to-date agreements.
- Obtain the certificates directly from the platform.
Why is it important for animal owners or guardians?
Without CEXGAN, no live animal could legally leave Spain for third countries. It is the tool that ensures:
- Animals comply with international animal health and welfare standards.
- All documentation is correct and recognised by the authorities in the destination country.
- The process is carried out more efficiently and transparently.
- Animals reach their destination safely and with full guarantees.
In summary
CEXGAN is the digital gateway that enables live animals residing in Spain to reach international destinations outside Europe.
VETRAVEL is an authorised agent to request, manage and obtain the export certificate issued by CEXGAN, as well as the legalisation of the passport if required.
Do not hesitate to contact us as soon as possible so that we can complete all the procedures in good time.
