Denmark

Pet Entry Requirements for Denmark

Is Quarantine Required for Pets in Denmark?

What Additional Information Do I Need for Denmark?

• Other Information:

  Not specified

• Exporting Resident Pets:

  All dogs, cats and ferrets leaving Denmark for another EU Member State or Part 1 or 2 Listed Third Country should: Be microchippedBe vaccinated for rabies (in that order) not sooner than 12 weeks of age andWait for at least 21 days after primary vaccination before leaving Denmark.Be accompanied by an export health certificate in accordance with destination country requirementsAll documents required by the destination country. Note that many part 1 listed countries will have additional requirements in addition to a resident Pet Passport when returning to the country. If your pet will visit or enter an unlisted third country, a veterinarian in Denmark should administer a rabies titer test before leaving Denmark if your pet will be returning. Even if your pet is not entering an Unlisted Third Country, traveling internationally with the results of this test will ensure a smoother customs clearance in your destination country. All animals leaving Denmark for non-EU countries that do not have specific health certificates must obtain a health certificate in accordance to their destination country requirements prior to the issuance of an export permit. This permit will be issued by agencies in the origin province responsible for the issuance of export permits.

• What is a Pet Passport?:

  We refer to a pet passport as a collection of documents that conform to Denmark pet import requirements for dogs, cats, and ferrets entering this country from non-EU countries.This term is not to be confused with an official EU Pet Passport issued in the European Union for EU-resident pets. Your pet’s passport to enter Denmark will include proof of microchip, current rabies vaccination, rabies titer test (some countries), and one of the following: An official EU or NI Pet Passport (resident EU or Northern Ireland pets)An EU Health Certificate (non-EU-resident pets)A government-issued Pet Passport from a part 1 listed third country (see EU COUNTRY CLASSIFICATIONS)An Animal Health Certificate when entering Denmark from Great Britain (England, Scotland or Wales). UK Pet Passports are no longer accepted as a substitute for an Animal Health Certificate.

• Breeds Banned by Denmark:

  The following breeds are not permitted to enter Denmark unless the owner has documentation that they were acquired prior to 2010: Pitt Bull TerrierTosa InuAmerican Staffordshire TerrierFila BrasileiroDogo ArgentinoAmerican BulldogBoerboelKangalCentral Asian Shepherd Dog (ovtcharka)Caucasian Shepherd Dog (ovtcharka)South Russian Shepherd Dog (ovtcharka,TornjakSarplaninac These breeds will be permitted to transit through Denmark as long as they do not leave the secure area of the airport or the vehicle in which they are transported.

• Entering Denmark with a Pet:

  Pets entering Denmark by air from non-EU countries must do so at Border Inspection Posts at international airports in Billund, Copenhagen or Aalborg Airports. According to airline pet policies, pets can arrive in the cabin, as checked baggage or as air cargo according toairline pet policies. In all cases, pets must travel in a crate or carrier in accordance with the International Air Transport Association. Flights to Denmark should be direct or transit through an EU Member State, or part 1 or 2 listed third country if possible*. If your pet transits through an unlisted third country, then a Transit Declaration will be required. The declaration must state that your pet has had no contact with rabies-carrying animals and remained secured within the airplane or airport. *Note: If your pet has a layover in an EU Member State in its itinerary, then additional requirements will apply. All commercial transports, whether by air or land, must be preregistered in the TRACES database and the responsible transporter must be registered. Non-commercial transports by land must also be registered. All domestic dogs and cats must be free of evidence of disease communicable to humans when examined at the port of entry to Denmark. If your dog or cat is not in apparent good health, further examination by a licensed veterinarian may be required at importer expense.

• Find a Licensed Veterinarian:

  Before beginning any pet export procedure, make sure your veterinarian is approved by the governing veterinarian authority in your pet’s country of origin. Your veterinarian should work for or is licensed by the agency of the government that is responsible for the movement of live animals.

• Pet Bird Import (Non-Poultry):

  Only birds who are originating fromthese non-EU countrieswill be permitted entry. The following requirements will applyin additionto those listed above. The bird must be identified by a non-removable, legible individual marking displaying an alpha-numeric code (clip, ring, microchip, transponder, ear tag).Bird Owners must enter Denmark at an approved border inspection point.Have an examination by a licensed veterinarian within 48 hours of transport and found free of any signs of disease or external parasites.Have a veterinarian issue a health certificate including the following information: description of the bird, owner of the bird, and address of origin and address of destination of the bird.The bird must not be exposed to any other birds after 48 hour clinical examination.

• Denmark Pet Import Requirements:

  All steps required to conform to regulations to import a dog, cat or ferret to Denmark must be completed in the origination country. Steps 1-8 should be followed in the order given.

• Quarantine for Pets Entering Denmark:

  There will be no quarantine imposed on your pet when entering Denmark if pet import regulations detailed here are met. If your pet does not conform to the regulations as stated below, it will be subject to quarantine if facilities are available, returned to the origination country, or euthanized. The importer will be responsible all costs involved.

• Importing Other Pet Animals to Denmark:

  Domesticated rodents, rabbits, amphibians, and reptiles entering Denmark from other EU Member States should travel with their owners under non-commercial regulations and be accompanied by a current health certificate. Any of the above pets entering Denmark from part 1 and 2 listed third countries must: Be examined by a licensed veterinarian within 5 days of transport.Show no signs of disease or external parasites.Be accompanied by their owner.Be less than 5 in number.Have a licensed veterinarian issue a health certificate in accordance with destination country requirements.Be transported in an IATA compliant carrier.Enter Denmark at an approved Border Inspection Post.Provide at least one working day notice of import.

• Importing Puppies and Kittens to Denmark:

  Non-vaccinated puppies, kittens and ferrets may enter Denmark with their owners if they are microchipped, accompanied with an EU Pet Passport and a Puppy/Kitten Declaration. The puppy must be at least 8 weeks old. Puppies and kittens can only enter Denmark unaccompanied from other EU Member States or part 1 or 2 listed third countries. More information ontransporting a puppy.

• Animals Eligible for These Pet Import Requirements:

  These rules apply to the transport of domestic dogs, cats and ferrets including assistance and service animals. Unless 5th generation removed from the pedigree, wolf hybrids, Savannah and Bengal cats cannot be imported under these regulations. Owners of other types of pets (amphibia, reptiles, birds, rabbits, rodents) covered by these regulations should refer to IMPORTING OTHER PET ANIMALS TO DENMARK below.

• Importing Dogs and Cats to Denmark from Malaysia and Australia:

  If your pet is entering Denmark from peninsular Malaysia, the following additional conditions must be met: Your pet has had no contact with pigs during at least the past 60 days prior to export.Your pet has not lived in a place where cases of Nipah disease have been confirmed during the past 60 days.Your pet has been tested with negative a result to an IgG capture ELISA test carried out in a laboratory approved for testing for Nipah disease viruses within 10 days of export. Cats may only enter Denmark from Australia under the condition that they have not lived in areas where cases of Hendra disease have been confirmed during the past 60 days.

• Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES):

  Importers should verify that their pet is not protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). This is important if your pet is not a dog or cat, and very important if it is a turtle or parrot. You will need to apply for additional permits if this is the case. Over 180 countries participate and enforce CITES regulations. Related:Search the CITES databaseorSearch the Species+ database Related:Learn more about CITES

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