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Are exotic pets illegal in Spain?
Partly. Exotic pets are restricted in Spain. Positive list in the 2023 law, but the species decree is a draft.
Ley 7/2023 de bienestar animal created a positive list of companion animals, but the Real Decreto fixing it was only put to public hearing on 16-17 Apr 2026 (DSCA) - not approved. Until then exotic pets stay legal subject to invasive-species and CITES rules.
Source: Ley 7/2023; RD draft 2026
Banned (11)Restricted (48)Allowed
- Spain is one of 11 countries where exotic pets are banned, and 48 more restrict them.
- Its neighbours: banned in 0 of 2.
- In Europe: banned in 5 of 39 countries.
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Other countries that ban exotic pets
Singapore
Costa Rica
Bolivia
Cyprus
Lithuania
Luxembourg
South Korea
Norway
Australia
Belgium
NetherlandsAll 11 on the map ›What else is banned in Spain
Dog meatSurrogacyPlastic bagsWild animals in circusesPotassium bromateSpankingPufferfishAnti-personnel landminesTitanium dioxide (E171)Plastic glitterDeclawing catsAnimal testing for makeupAzodicarbonamide (the yoga mat chemical)AsbestosChlorinated chickenCorporal punishment in schoolsEverything for Spain ›
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