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Pet Travel Requirements for Germany

Pet Entry Requirements for Germany

Step 1

EU Country Classifications

The European Union (EU) does not recognize any countries as rabies-free. Dogs, cats, and ferrets from all countries are subject to current rabies vaccination according to their regulations. The EU classifies countries as either: EU Member States and territories part 1 listed third countriespart 2 listed third countries unlisted countries The requirements to import a dog, cat, or ferret to Germany will depend on the classification of your country of origin and whether your pet has entered an unlisted country within the past four months. Click on the links above to find your origination country’s classification. Pet owners should identify the classification of their country of origin before reviewing import regulations for Germany.

Step 2

Type of Transport

The European Union classifies the movement of pets as non-commercial or commercial. These pet import requirements apply to both non-commercial and commercial transports. Review the conditions below to determine whether your pet’s transport will be classified as non-commercial or commercial as the requirements for each type of transport are different.

Step 3

Pet Microchip

Having your pet identified with a microchip is important when traveling internationally for several reasons. First, a microchip will tie your pet to its documentation when entering a foreign country. Second, if, for any reason, your pet is separated from you during travel, the chances of reuniting with your pet significantly increase if you register your information in a microchip database. The third step to import a dog, cat or ferret to Germany is to have your pet identified with a non-encrypted, 15-digit, ISO 11784/11785 compliant. If your pet’s microchip is not ISO compliant, you can either bring your own. Your veterinarian, a veterinary hospital or trained nurse should implant the microchip. You should receive documentation as to the manufacturer of the microchip and instructions on how to register your pet’s information in the manufacturer or government database in your country. A tattoo is an acceptable form of identification under the following conditions: It was applied prior to July 3, 2011 andThe tattoo is clearly visible andYour pet was vaccinated for rabies after the tattoo was applied andAll rabies vaccinations after the tattoo was applied were kept current. (No rabies vaccinations were allowed to expire before boosters were administered).

Step 4

Vaccinations

All dogs, cats and ferrets over 12 weeks of age entering Germany must have proof of a current rabies vaccination administered at the same time or after a microchip was implanted. If entering Germany from another EU Member State, Part 1 or Part 2 Listed Country, your pet must wait 21 days after primary rabies vaccination to travel. If entering Germany from an unlisted country, pets must wait for 30 days to have a licensed veterinarian administer a rabies titer test (next step). In both cases, do not count the day of the veterinary visit in the wait time. Other Vaccinations: Vaccinations are essential for the health and well-being of both dogs and cats. They help protect against a variety of infectious diseases, some of which can be serious or even fatal. They are a part of any good health veterinary regiment and should be administered at specific intervals so they are affective when entering Germany. All vaccinations can be recorded on the international health certificate (step 5) with information including vaccine manufacturer, date of administration, date of validity and lot number (if applicable). Exception: Dogs must be vaccinated against distemper when being transported commercially.

Step 5

Rabies Titer (Serology) Test

A rabies titer test, also known as a serology test, must be administered to pets entering Germany from unlisted countries only. The test should be administered no sooner than 30 days after the rabies vaccination is administered. Do not count the day of the veterinary visit. Samples must be processed at approved laboratories. Assuming test results within acceptable limits, your pet can enter Germany until 3 calendar months after the date the blood was drawn for the test and avoid denial of entry. It is worth noting that some EU Member States require that serology levels be confirmed prior to leaving their country. The test is valid to enter any EU Member State for the life of your pet if boosters are administered prior to the expiration of the previous rabies vaccination.

Step 6

Import Permit

Pet owners do not need an import permit when entering Germany with a dog, cat, or ferret. Unaccompanied pets may need an import permit.

Step 7

Parasite Treatments

Pet owners should always protect their pets from internal and external parasites to keep them healthy when traveling internationally; however, proof of these treatments is not required for pets imported to Germany.

Step 8

Health Certificate

Every country worldwide requires an original health certificate in their pet import regulations, and Germany is no exception. The type of health certificate required will depend on the type of transport the pet is traveling under – non-commercial or commercial.

Complete all 8 steps to enter Germany with your pet

Requirements may change. Always verify with official sources before travel.

Is Quarantine Required for Pets in Germany?

There will be no quarantine imposed on your pet when entering Germany 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. NEWS: Germany has reported an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease. Try to avoid transiting Germany, if possible. If Germany is your final destination, know that restrictions may be imposed to return to your country of origin.

What Additional Information Do I Need for Germany?

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Current Information:
To the best of our ability, we ensure that recommendations given on wagsandwanders.com reflect the current regulations. We cannot predict how a given country may enforce these regulations. Noncompliance may result in the need to make arrangements to put your pet into quarantine at your expense, return your pet to the country of origin, or euthanize your pet. We suggest that you minimize the disruptions that may occur by following Germany pet import requirements.
Exporting Resident Pets:
All dogs, cats and ferrets leaving Germany for another EU Member State or Part 1 or 2 Listed Third Country must: 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 Germany.Have a licensed veterinarian issue an EU Pet Passport (EU destinations) or Export Health Certificate and other required documentation (depending on destination country requirements) Note that many Part 1 Listed Countries will have additional requirements in addition to a resident Pet Passport when returning to their country. Pet owners should consider having serology levels confirmed prior to leaving Germany. Even if your pet is not entering an unlisted country, traveling internationally with the results of this test will ensure a smoother customs clearance in your destination country. All animals leaving Germany 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 Germany 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 Germany 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 Germany from Great Britain (England, Scotland or Wales). UK Pet Passports are no longer accepted as a substitute for an Animal Health Certificate.
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Entering Germany with a Pet:
Accompanied pets entering by air from all non-EU countries except Part 1 Listed Third Countries must do so at Border Inspection Posts at the following airports: Berlin, Munich, Shoenfeld, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Hannover, Koln, Hahn, Leipzig-Halle. Pets can arrive by air in the cabin, as checked baggage or 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 Germany 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 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 Germany. 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.
Germany Pet Import Requirements:
All steps required to conform to regulations to import a dog, cat or ferret to Germany must be completed in the origination country. Steps 1-8 should be followed in the order given.
Breeds Banned for Import to Germany:
Germany bans the import or transit of certain dog breeds and their crosses: Pitbull TerrierAmerican Staffordshire TerrierStaffordshire Bull TerrierBull Terrier There are a few exceptions to this ban. If your dog is staying in Germany for less than four weeks, it is exempted from these regulations. Additionally, exemptions apply for dogs of these breeds that have previously lived in Germany and are being returned to Germany. Additional breeds can be restricted according to the regulations of the Federal land in which they will be establishing residence. Specific backup regarding your dog’s breed should be available. (pedigree, results of character evaluations, service certificate, etc.) If your dog will be residing in any of the following Federal Lands, then locally competent authorities of the Land in which the dog is intended to be kept permanently will need to issue permission for its import in advance.
Quarantine for Pets Entering Germany:
There will be no quarantine imposed on your pet when entering Germany 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. NEWS: Germany has reported an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease. Try to avoid transiting Germany, if possible. If Germany is your final destination, know that restrictions may be imposed to return to your country of origin.
Importing Other Pet Animals to Germany:
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Banned Breeds in Federal Land of Berlin:
If your dog will be residing in the Federal land of Berlin, then these breeds are considered as dangerous:Tosa Inu, Alano, Bullmastiff, Cane Corso, Dobermann, Dogo Argentino, Dogue de Bordeaux, Fila Brasileiro, Mastiff,Spanish Mastiff, Neapolitan Mastiff, Rottweiler, Perro de Presa Canario (Dogo Canario) and Perro de Presa Mallorquin.
Importing Puppies and Kittens to Germany:
Puppies and kittens may only be imported into Germany or pass through Germany in transit with adequate vaccine protection against rabies. Rabies vaccinations will not be recognized until 12 weeks of age. Entry will not be permitted until at least 21 days have passed after rabies vaccination if entering from another EU country or Part 1 or 2 listed third country. Puppies and kittens entering from unlisted countries cannot do so until they are at least seven months of age. 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.
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20 responses to “Germany Pet Import Requirements”:
Mauizah[[January 29, 2025](https://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-passports/germany-pet-import-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-152)](https://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-passports/germany-pet-import-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-148)Hi. I want to know can we import African grey parrot from country Pakistan?[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[Reply](#comment-476)](#comment-379)](#comment-372)](#comment-319)](#comment-318)](#comment-315)](#comment-309)](#comment-299)](#comment-295)](#comment-293)](#comment-288)](#comment-163)](#comment-162)](#comment-156)](#comment-153)](#comment-152)](#comment-148)[[[[[[[[[Susan](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)[[January 29, 2025](https://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-passports/germany-pet-import-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-152)](https://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-passports/germany-pet-import-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-148)Mauizah – African Grey parrots are protected under CITES regulations, so you will need to get permits from the agency in Pakistan that is responsible for the protection of wild animals. Know that the regulations to import birds worldwide is changing due to outbreaks of Avian Influenza. You should enlist the assistance of an agent in Pakistan to help with this transport. You can search for one atIPATA.org.[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[Reply](#comment-476)](#comment-379)](#comment-372)](#comment-319)](#comment-318)](#comment-315)](#comment-309)](#comment-299)](#comment-295)](#comment-293)](#comment-288)](#comment-163)](#comment-162)](#comment-156)](#comment-153)](#comment-152)](#comment-148)Neen[[January 29, 2025](https://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-passports/germany-pet-import-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-152)](https://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-passports/germany-pet-import-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-148)Hi there, do I need German residency to import a cat from an unlisted country?Also, are there certain German airports I have to use? I want to fly from Jakarta to Hamburg.Thanks for your help[[[[[[[[[Susan](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)[[January 30, 2025](https://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-passports/germany-pet-import-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-162)](https://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-passports/germany-pet-import-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-156)Neen – you do not need proof of residency to enter Germany with your cat. Hamburg is a Border Control Post approved for the import of Live animals.[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[Reply](#comment-476)](#comment-379)](#comment-372)](#comment-319)](#comment-318)](#comment-315)](#comment-309)](#comment-299)](#comment-295)](#comment-293)](#comment-288)](#comment-163)](#comment-162)](#comment-156)](#comment-153)](#comment-152)](#comment-148)Neen[[January 30, 2025](https://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-passports/germany-pet-import-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-162)](https://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-passports/germany-pet-import-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-156)Thanks so much [[[[[[[[[Susan](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)!Can you please link me to an official German site or where you got the info from re: residency? I read somewhere that it’s necessary. Thanks for the help! x[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[Reply](#comment-476)](#comment-379)](#comment-372)](#comment-319)](#comment-318)](#comment-315)](#comment-309)](#comment-299)](#comment-295)](#comment-293)](#comment-288)](#comment-163)](#comment-162)](#comment-156)](#comment-153)](#comment-152)](#comment-148)[[[[[[[[[Susan](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)[[January 30, 2025](https://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-passports/germany-pet-import-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-162)](https://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-passports/germany-pet-import-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-156)Neen – many people enter Germany with their pets for reasons of tourism. We have never heard that proof of residency is required to import a pet. You can confirm with border control agents at Hamburg here:vetamt@rhein-hunsrueck.de.[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[Reply](#comment-476)](#comment-379)](#comment-372)](#comment-319)](#comment-318)](#comment-315)](#comment-309)](#comment-299)](#comment-295)](#comment-293)](#comment-288)](#comment-163)](#comment-162)](#comment-156)](#comment-153)](#comment-152)](#comment-148)Neen[January 31, 2025](https://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-passports/germany-pet-import-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-171)Really appreciate your help! thank you ♡[[[[[[[[[Susan](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)[January 31, 2025](https://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-passports/germany-pet-import-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-171)Safe travels!Jai[February 14, 2025](https://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-passports/germany-pet-import-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-288)Good dayI will be travelling from Africa through Frankfurt connecting with Discover to my final destination within the EU. I will be travelling with a small pet in cabin, as Frankfurt is his port of entry to the EU where would I go to get his documentacion verified?Jai[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[Reply](#comment-476)](#comment-379)](#comment-372)](#comment-319)](#comment-318)](#comment-315)](#comment-309)](#comment-299)](#comment-295)](#comment-293)](#comment-288)](#comment-163)](#comment-162)](#comment-156)](#comment-153)](#comment-152)](#comment-148)[[[[[[[[[Susan](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)[February 14, 2025](https://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-passports/germany-pet-import-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-288)Jai – all documentation required to enter any foreign country must be issued and endorsed in the country of origin. The agency that endorses the EU Health Certificate and titer test results is an agency in your country that is responsible for the import and export of live animals. Once landed in Germany, inspectors will examine your pet and check its documentation. Once cleared, you can travel all over the EU with the same EU Health Certificate and titer test results you used to enter Germany for four months or until your pet’s rabies vaccination expires, whichever comes first.[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[Reply](#comment-476)](#comment-379)](#comment-372)](#comment-319)](#comment-318)](#comment-315)](#comment-309)](#comment-299)](#comment-295)](#comment-293)](#comment-288)](#comment-163)](#comment-162)](#comment-156)](#comment-153)](#comment-152)](#comment-148)Jai[February 15, 2025](https://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-passports/germany-pet-import-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-295)Hi [[[[[[[[[Susan](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)Thank you for your response.Do you perhaps know where at Frankfurt airport I should go to once landed to get his paperwork cleared.Jai[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[Reply](#comment-476)](#comment-379)](#comment-372)](#comment-319)](#comment-318)](#comment-315)](#comment-309)](#comment-299)](#comment-295)](#comment-293)](#comment-288)](#comment-163)](#comment-162)](#comment-156)](#comment-153)](#comment-152)](#comment-148)[[[[[[[[[Susan](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)[February 15, 2025](https://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-passports/germany-pet-import-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-295)Jai – as you are changing airline companies in FRA, you will need to clear customs. That is where you will present the paperwork for your pet.[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[Reply](#comment-476)](#comment-379)](#comment-372)](#comment-319)](#comment-318)](#comment-315)](#comment-309)](#comment-299)](#comment-295)](#comment-293)](#comment-288)](#comment-163)](#comment-162)](#comment-156)](#comment-153)](#comment-152)](#comment-148)Mary[[[February 17, 2025](https://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-passports/germany-pet-import-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-318)](https://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-passports/germany-pet-import-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-315)](https://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-passports/germany-pet-import-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-309)Hello! I will be moving my two small redfooted tortoises with me to Germany from the US. What documentation do I need for them? What will I need to do to be able to bring them with me? Thanks for your help!Mary[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[Reply](#comment-476)](#comment-379)](#comment-372)](#comment-319)](#comment-318)](#comment-315)](#comment-309)](#comment-299)](#comment-295)](#comment-293)](#comment-288)](#comment-163)](#comment-162)](#comment-156)](#comment-153)](#comment-152)](#comment-148)[[[[[[[[[Susan](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)[[[February 17, 2025](https://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-passports/germany-pet-import-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-318)](https://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-passports/germany-pet-import-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-315)](https://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-passports/germany-pet-import-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-309)Mary – you will need to confirm that your tortoises are not protected under Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) regulations. The US Fish and Wildlife Service administers these permits. Your pets will need a health certificate issued within 10 days of travel and a Declaration of Non-Commercial Transport attesting that they are your pets, you will be traveling with or within five days of them and they are not being imported to Germany for reasons of resale, adoption or any type of transfer of ownership.[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[Reply](#comment-476)](#comment-379)](#comment-372)](#comment-319)](#comment-318)](#comment-315)](#comment-309)](#comment-299)](#comment-295)](#comment-293)](#comment-288)](#comment-163)](#comment-162)](#comment-156)](#comment-153)](#comment-152)](#comment-148)Daniel[[[February 17, 2025](https://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-passports/germany-pet-import-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-318)](https://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-passports/germany-pet-import-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-315)](https://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-passports/germany-pet-import-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-309)Hola,¿Qué Estados miembros de la UE permiten que un representante designado por el propietario viaje con la mascota bajo regulación no comercial?Viajaré a Alemania y mi perro viajará con un familiar 1 mes después.Gracias por la aclaración[[[[[[[[[Susan](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)[[[February 17, 2025](https://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-passports/germany-pet-import-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-318)](https://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-passports/germany-pet-import-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-315)](https://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-passports/germany-pet-import-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-309)Austria permitirá la presencia de un representante de acuerdo con sus normas. El certificado sanitario debe estar a nombre del propietario y este debe estar presente en el destino. Se requiere una Declaración de transporte no comercial para que la firme el representante.[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[Reply](#comment-476)](#comment-379)](#comment-372)](#comment-319)](#comment-318)](#comment-315)](#comment-309)](#comment-299)](#comment-295)](#comment-293)](#comment-288)](#comment-163)](#comment-162)](#comment-156)](#comment-153)](#comment-152)](#comment-148)Thomas[February 24, 2025](https://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-passports/germany-pet-import-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-372)Hi, [[[[[[[[[Susan](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com). How much would the taxes be for me to deliver a puppy into Germany? Thank you in advance.[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[Reply](#comment-476)](#comment-379)](#comment-372)](#comment-319)](#comment-318)](#comment-315)](#comment-309)](#comment-299)](#comment-295)](#comment-293)](#comment-288)](#comment-163)](#comment-162)](#comment-156)](#comment-153)](#comment-152)](#comment-148)[[[[[[[[[Susan](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)[February 24, 2025](https://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-passports/germany-pet-import-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-372)Thomas – if the transport involves a transfer of ownership (as it appears to do), then the puppy will need to travel under commercial regulations. The requirements will depend on your country of origin. You can find thosehere. The transport must be recorded in the TRACES system prior to arrival. You may enlist the assistance of an agent to accomplish that. There will be VAT due when clearing customs which is a percentage (19%) of the value of the puppy and the cost of transport. Of course, there will be veterinarian fees for inspection and health certificate issuance (and titer test, if required) and endorsement fees. These fees vary as they are set by vets and government agencies.[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[Reply](#comment-476)](#comment-379)](#comment-372)](#comment-319)](#comment-318)](#comment-315)](#comment-309)](#comment-299)](#comment-295)](#comment-293)](#comment-288)](#comment-163)](#comment-162)](#comment-156)](#comment-153)](#comment-152)](#comment-148)Kelly LookinlandMarch 8, 2025Hello! We will be picking up a boat in Germany in June of 2026 and want to bring our Double Yellow Headed Amazon to live with us on the boat. I have looked up the requirements that I need to do with my vet prior to leaving. We will be entering through Hamburg. I am assuming I will need to get him checked out with the authorities in Hamburg at their airport and then at a vet before we board our boat. Is that what I can expect? Thanks! Kelly[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[Reply](#comment-476)](#comment-379)](#comment-372)](#comment-319)](#comment-318)](#comment-315)](#comment-309)](#comment-299)](#comment-295)](#comment-293)](#comment-288)](#comment-163)](#comment-162)](#comment-156)](#comment-153)](#comment-152)](#comment-148)[[[[[[[[[Susan](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)March 9, 2025Kelly- the regulations depend on whether you are entering Germany from another EU Member State or anotherlisted country. Quarantine is a possibility when entering from the latter. As Double Yellow Headed Amazon parrots are listed on Appendix 1 of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flor (CITES), you will need additional permits from the agency in your country that is responsible for the protection of wildlife.[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[Reply](#comment-476)](#comment-379)](#comment-372)](#comment-319)](#comment-318)](#comment-315)](#comment-309)](#comment-299)](#comment-295)](#comment-293)](#comment-288)](#comment-163)](#comment-162)](#comment-156)](#comment-153)](#comment-152)](#comment-148)
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Importing Dogs and Cats to Germany from Malaysia and Australia:
If your pet is entering Germany 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 ten days of export. Cats may only enter Germany 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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