Bringing a pet to Denmark

Last reviewed October 2, 2026

Denmark applies the EU Pet Travel Scheme for dogs: microchip, rabies vaccination, and an EU pet passport or EU health certificate are required. There is no routine quarantine for compliant dogs, but dogs from high-risk rabies countries need a rabies titer test and a 3-month pre-travel waiting period. Start paperwork at least 1–3 months before travel, depending on origin, and verify current rules with the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (Fødevarestyrelsen).

Requirements for your pet

Showing requirements for a dog travelling from United States to Denmark.

Microchip
Required
ISO 11784/11785
Rabies vaccine
Required
From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel
Rabies titer test (FAVN)
Not required
Quarantine
None
Health certificate
Required
Official government veterinarian or authorized veterinarian · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Breed restrictions

Denmark does not ban specific dog breeds at the national level. Some airlines and ferry operators may restrict brachycephalic (flat-faced) breeds due to breathing risks during transport. Check with your carrier.

Documents checklist

  • EU pet passport or EU health certificate
  • Rabies vaccination certificate
  • Microchip certificate or proof of microchip

Rough budget

Approximate costs only: microchip ~€30–50, health certificate ~€50–150, rabies vaccination ~€20–50. Prices vary by country and vet; confirm with your vet and Fødevarestyrelsen.

For travel from EU/EEA countries or listed third countries, an EU pet passport is sufficient. The dog must be microchipped before rabies vaccination. No titer test or quarantine required.

Apply / official dog import page

Microchip
Required
ISO 11784/11785
Rabies vaccine
Required
From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel
Rabies titer test (FAVN)
Not required
Quarantine
None
Health certificate
Required
Official government veterinarian or authorized veterinarian · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Breed restrictions

Denmark does not ban specific dog breeds at the national level. Some airlines and ferry operators may restrict brachycephalic (flat-faced) breeds due to breathing risks during transport. Check with your carrier.

Documents checklist

  • EU health certificate (or EU pet passport if issued in an EU country)
  • Rabies vaccination certificate
  • Microchip certificate or proof of microchip

Rough budget

Approximate costs only: microchip ~€30–50, health certificate ~€50–150, rabies vaccination ~€20–50. Prices vary by country and vet; confirm with your vet and Fødevarestyrelsen.

For travel from non-EU countries with controlled rabies status, an EU health certificate issued by an official veterinarian is required. The certificate must be issued within 10 days of travel. No titer test or quarantine required.

Apply / official dog import page

Microchip
Required
ISO 11784/11785
Rabies vaccine
Required
From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel
Rabies titer test (FAVN)
Required
Blood draw 90+ days before travel
Quarantine
None
Health certificate
Required
Official government veterinarian or authorized veterinarian · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Breed restrictions

Denmark does not ban specific dog breeds at the national level. Some airlines and ferry operators may restrict brachycephalic (flat-faced) breeds due to breathing risks during transport. Check with your carrier.

Documents checklist

  • EU health certificate
  • Rabies vaccination certificate
  • FAVN rabies titer test result from an approved laboratory
  • Microchip certificate or proof of microchip

Rough budget

Approximate costs only: microchip ~€30–50, health certificate ~€50–150, rabies vaccination ~€20–50, FAVN titer test ~€100–250. Prices vary by country and vet; confirm with your vet and Fødevarestyrelsen.

For travel from high-risk rabies countries, a rabies titer test (FAVN) is required. The test must be done at least 30 days after vaccination and at least 3 months before travel. The dog must be microchipped before vaccination. No quarantine if all requirements are met.

Apply / official dog import page

Frequently asked questions

You can bring up to 5 pets (dogs, cats, ferrets) per traveller without commercial rules applying. If you bring more than 5, the movement is considered commercial and requires additional veterinary certification and possibly an import permit.
It depends on the country you are travelling from. If your dog is coming from a high-risk rabies country (e.g., Thailand, Russia, most of Africa), a rabies titer test (FAVN) is required. The test must be done at least 30 days after vaccination and at least 3 months before travel. Dogs from EU/low-risk countries do not need a titer test.
No, there is no quarantine for dogs entering Denmark if all entry requirements (microchip, rabies vaccination, health certificate, and titer test if applicable) are met. If requirements are not met, the dog may be quarantined or refused entry.
A dog must be at least 15 weeks old to enter Denmark. This is because rabies vaccination cannot be given before 12 weeks of age, and there is a 21-day waiting period after vaccination.
No. Denmark does not exempt emotional support or service dogs from the standard import requirements. All dogs must comply with microchip, rabies vaccination, health certificate, and titer test (if applicable) rules. Service dogs may have access rights once in Denmark, but import rules are the same.
You need: (1) proof of microchip (ISO 11784/11785), (2) rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel, (3) an EU health certificate issued by an official veterinarian within 10 days of travel (or an EU pet passport if travelling from an EU country), and (4) for high-risk countries, a FAVN rabies titer test result from an approved laboratory.
No. All dogs entering Denmark must be microchipped with an ISO 11784/11785 compliant microchip. If your dog is not microchipped, it must be microchipped before rabies vaccination, and you must wait 21 days after vaccination before travel.

Showing requirements for a cat travelling from United States to Denmark.

Microchip
Required
ISO 11784/11785
Rabies vaccine
Required
From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel
Rabies titer test (FAVN)
Not required
Quarantine
None
Health certificate
Not required
Import permit
Not required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

  • EU pet passport issued by an authorised veterinarian, showing the microchip number, rabies vaccination date and vaccine batch
  • Rabies vaccination certificate showing primary vaccination at least 21 days before travel
  • Signed owner declaration that the movement is non-commercial
  • For cats under 3 months old and not rabies-vaccinated: a declaration that the cat has been kept since birth without contact with wild animals

Rough budget

Rough ballpark only, not a quote: microchip ~€30–50, rabies vaccination ~€20–50, EU pet passport ~€20–40. No titer test, health certificate or import permit is required for this tier. Confirm current prices with your vet and the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (Fødevarestyrelsen).

Denmark applies the EU Pet Travel Scheme. For cats from another EU member state or from a listed third country (Andorra, San Marino, Vatican, Switzerland, Norway, etc.), a valid EU pet passport issued by an authorised veterinarian is sufficient. The 21-day wait starts from the date of the primary rabies vaccination; boosters given within the validity period do not restart the clock.

Apply / official cat import page

Microchip
Required
ISO 11784/11785
Rabies vaccine
Required
From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel
Rabies titer test (FAVN)
Not required
Quarantine
None
Health certificate
Required
Official government veterinarian of the origin country (e.g. USDA APHIS-accredited veterinarian for the US, or an official veterinarian for other listed third countries) · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

  • EU veterinary health certificate for non-commercial movement of pet animals (Regulation (EU) 577/2013 model certificate)
  • Proof of ISO-compliant microchip (or legible tattoo applied before 3 July 2011)
  • Rabies vaccination certificate with vaccination at least 21 days before entry
  • Signed owner declaration that the movement is non-commercial
  • For cats under 3 months: declaration of birth and rearing without contact with wild animals

Rough budget

Rough ballpark only, not a quote: microchip ~€30–50, rabies vaccination ~€20–50, official health certificate ~€100–250 (USDA APHIS endorsement fee included where applicable), possible courier costs. No titer test or import permit is required for this tier. Confirm current fees with your vet and the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration.

For cats from non-EU countries with a controlled rabies situation (US, UK, Japan, Australia, Canada, etc.), Denmark requires the EU model health certificate issued by an official veterinarian within 10 days of travel. The microchip must be implanted before the rabies vaccination; if the vaccine was given first, the vaccination is invalid and must be repeated. Cats from the UK travel under the same rules as other listed third countries post-Brexit.

Apply / official cat import page

Microchip
Required
ISO 11784/11785
Rabies vaccine
Required
From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel
Rabies titer test (FAVN)
Required
Blood draw 90+ days before travel
Quarantine
None
Health certificate
Required
Official government veterinarian of the origin country · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Minimum age: 7 months

Documents checklist

  • EU veterinary health certificate for non-commercial movement (Regulation (EU) 577/2013 model certificate)
  • Proof of ISO-compliant microchip implanted before rabies vaccination
  • Rabies vaccination certificate (primary vaccination at least 21 days before blood draw)
  • FAVN rabies antibody titration test result from an EU-approved laboratory, showing ≥0.5 IU/ml, with blood drawn at least 90 days before entry
  • Signed owner declaration that the movement is non-commercial

Rough budget

Rough ballpark only, not a quote: microchip ~€30–50, rabies vaccination ~€20–50, FAVN titer test ~€100–250 (plus shipping to an EU-approved lab), official health certificate ~€100–250. No import permit is required for non-commercial movement of up to 5 pets. Confirm current prices with your vet and the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration.

Cats from high-risk rabies countries (e.g. Thailand, Russia, most of Africa, South Asia, Middle East) must have a valid FAVN titer test. The 90-day waiting period starts from the date the blood sample was taken, not the date the result was issued. If the cat has a documented, uninterrupted history of rabies vaccination and a previous valid titer test, the 90-day wait may be waived — but this is assessed case-by-case by the Danish authorities. No quarantine is imposed if all documentation is correct; if documentation is incomplete, the cat may be detained at the border and returned or quarantined at the owner's expense.

Apply / official cat import page

Frequently asked questions

A single traveller may bring up to 5 pet cats (or dogs, or a combination) under the non-commercial movement rules. If you bring more than 5, the movement is treated as commercial and you must meet commercial import requirements, including an import permit from the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration and compliance with trade rules. The 5-pet limit applies per traveller, not per household.
It depends on where you are travelling from. If your cat is coming from an EU country or a listed third country (US, UK, Japan, Australia, Canada, etc.), no titer test is required — just a valid rabies vaccination given at least 21 days before travel. If your cat is coming from a high-risk rabies country (Thailand, Russia, most of Africa, South Asia, Middle East), a FAVN titer test showing at least 0.5 IU/ml is mandatory, with blood drawn at least 90 days before entry.
No. Denmark does not exempt emotional support animals from import requirements. Your cat must have a microchip, a valid rabies vaccination, and the correct health certificate (and titer test if from a high-risk country) regardless of whether it is an emotional support animal. Only recognised assistance dogs trained by an approved organisation may have some limited exemptions, and even then the rabies and microchip rules still apply. Airlines may also have their own rules for cabin travel.
The rabies vaccination is considered invalid. EU rules require the microchip to be implanted before or at the same time as the rabies vaccination. If the chip was implanted after, you must re-vaccinate your cat and wait 21 days (or 90 days plus titer test if from a high-risk country) before travel. This is one of the most common reasons pets are refused entry at the Danish border.
No. Denmark does not have quarantine for cats entering from any country, provided all documentation is correct. If your paperwork is incomplete — for example, missing titer test from a high-risk country or an invalid vaccination — the cat may be refused entry, returned to the origin country, or held at the border at your expense until the issue is resolved. There is no routine quarantine facility for pets.
The EU model health certificate for non-commercial movement is valid for 10 days from the date of issue by the official veterinarian. For cats from high-risk countries, the certificate must also confirm the FAVN titer test result and the date the blood was drawn. If your journey takes longer than 10 days, you need a new certificate.
Yes. You must present your cat and its documentation (EU pet passport or health certificate, rabies vaccination proof, and titer test result if applicable) to Danish customs or the border veterinary service on arrival. Denmark does not require advance notification for non-commercial pet movements, but you should be prepared to show the documents at the point of entry. Travelling with an undeclared pet can result in fines or refusal of entry.

Showing requirements for a ferret travelling from United States to Denmark.

Microchip
Required
ISO 11784/11785
Rabies vaccine
Required
From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel
Rabies titer test (FAVN)
Not required
Quarantine
None
Health certificate
Required
Official government veterinarian of the origin country · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

  • Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel and not expired
  • Official veterinary health certificate issued within 10 days of travel
  • Microchip certificate or proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip

Rough budget

Rough estimates only: microchip ~€30-50, health certificate ~€100-200, rabies vaccination ~€20-50. No titer test or quarantine cost applies in this tier. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration.

Ferrets are covered by the EU Pet Travel Scheme (Regulation (EU) No 576/2013). For movement between EU Member States or from listed third countries, a pet passport or health certificate is required. The ferret must be microchipped and vaccinated against rabies. No titer test or quarantine is required. Denmark follows EU rules.

Apply / official ferret import page

Microchip
Required
ISO 11784/11785
Rabies vaccine
Required
From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel
Rabies titer test (FAVN)
Not required
Quarantine
None
Health certificate
Required
Official government veterinarian of the origin country · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

  • Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel and not expired
  • Official veterinary health certificate issued within 10 days of travel
  • Microchip certificate or proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip

Rough budget

Rough estimates only: microchip ~€30-50, health certificate ~€100-200, rabies vaccination ~€20-50. No titer test or quarantine cost applies if the origin country is listed in Annex II of Regulation (EU) No 577/2013. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration.

For ferrets from low-risk third countries listed in Annex II of Regulation (EU) No 577/2013 (e.g., USA, UK, Japan, Australia), EU rules apply. The ferret must be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies, and accompanied by a health certificate. No rabies titer test or quarantine is required if the country is listed. Check the current list; if not listed, titer test may be required. Denmark may require additional documentation; verify with the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration.

Apply / official ferret import page

Microchip
Required
ISO 11784/11785
Rabies vaccine
Required
From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel
Rabies titer test (FAVN)
Required
Blood draw 90+ days before travel
Quarantine
None
Health certificate
Required
Official government veterinarian of the origin country · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

  • Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel and not expired
  • FAVN rabies titer test result from an approved laboratory (titre ≥0.5 IU/ml)
  • Official veterinary health certificate issued within 10 days of travel
  • Microchip certificate or proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip

Rough budget

Rough estimates only: microchip ~€30-50, health certificate ~€100-200, rabies vaccination ~€20-50, FAVN titer test ~€100-250. No quarantine cost applies if all conditions are met. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration.

For ferrets from high-risk countries not listed in Annex II of Regulation (EU) No 577/2013, a rabies titer test is required. The test must be done at least 30 days after vaccination and at least 3 months before travel. The ferret must be microchipped and vaccinated. No quarantine is required if all conditions are met. Denmark may require additional guarantees; check with the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration.

Apply / official ferret import page

Frequently asked questions

Denmark follows EU rules for non-commercial movement of pet animals. You can bring up to 5 ferrets per person without triggering commercial regulations, provided they are for non-commercial purposes (e.g., accompanying you during travel). If you bring more than 5, the movement is considered commercial and must meet additional requirements such as official veterinary certification for trade. Each ferret must be individually identified with a microchip and have its own documentation.
No. Denmark does not grant exemptions for emotional support or service animals from the standard import requirements. All ferrets entering Denmark must comply with the same rules: microchip, rabies vaccination, health certificate, and if applicable, rabies titer test. Service animals are not exempt from these veterinary regulations. Plan ahead to meet all requirements.
A ferret must be at least 3 months (12 weeks) old at the time of rabies vaccination. Since the rabies vaccination must be valid for at least 21 days before travel, the ferret will be at least 15 weeks old at entry. There is no separate minimum age for import beyond the vaccination requirement.
It depends on the origin country. If the ferret is coming from an EU Member State or a country listed in Annex II of Regulation (EU) No 577/2013 (e.g., USA, UK, Japan, Australia), no titer test is required. If coming from a high-risk country not on that list, a FAVN titer test showing at least 0.5 IU/ml is required, performed at least 30 days after vaccination and at least 3 months before travel.
No. Denmark does not impose quarantine on ferrets that meet all import requirements (microchip, rabies vaccination, health certificate, and titer test if applicable). There is no quarantine facility for pet ferrets at the border. If documentation is incomplete, the animal may be refused entry or placed in isolation at the owner's expense.
You need an official veterinary health certificate issued by a government veterinarian of the origin country within 10 days of travel. The certificate must confirm the ferret's identity (microchip number), rabies vaccination details, and that the animal is healthy and fit to travel. For EU movements, a pet passport is acceptable instead. The certificate must be in Danish or English.
No. All ferrets entering Denmark must be identified with an ISO 11784/11785 compliant microchip. If the ferret was vaccinated before being microchipped, the vaccination is not considered valid, and the ferret must be revaccinated after microchipping. The microchip number must be recorded on all documentation.

Good to know

Denmark applies the EU Pet Travel Scheme. Non-commercial movement of dogs, cats, and ferrets is limited to 5 pets per traveller; above that, commercial rules apply. Dogs must be at least 15 weeks old to enter (12 weeks minimum age for rabies vaccination plus 21 days waiting). Dogs from high-risk rabies countries require a rabies titer test and a 3-month waiting period. Confirm requirements with the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (Fødevarestyrelsen) before travel.

Airline rules & connecting flights

Government import rules are only half the picture — your airline sets its own pet policy on top of them: whether your petcan fly in the cabin at all, size/weight limits for the carrier, breed embargoes (many airlines refuse brachycephalic breeds like bulldogs and pugs in cargo), and seasonal heat restrictions. Check your specific airline's pet policy before booking — see IATA's Traveler's Pet Corner .

If your flight has a layover, the transit country can have its own pet rules — sometimes these apply even if you never leave the airport. If you're transiting through another country on the way to Denmark, check that country's pet-entry/transit rules separately (search "pets" on this site for that country too).

For guidance only. Pet import rules change without notice and a wrong step can mean quarantine or a refused entry for your animal — always confirm current requirements with Denmark's official veterinary/agriculture authority and your airline before travelling.