🇩🇪 Pet Import to Germany

Germany follows EU Pet Travel Regulation (EU) No 576/2013, which governs the entry of dogs, cats, and ferrets from other EU member states and approved third countries. Pets must have an ISO 11784/11785-compliant microchip inserted before or at the same time as the rabies vaccination. A valid EU Pet Passport (for EU-originating pets) or official health certificate (for non-EU pets) is required, along with proof of current rabies vaccination. Boosters must be kept up to date to maintain continuous protection. There is no quarantine requirement for pets arriving from EU countries or from third countries on the approved list. Pets from non-listed countries require a FAVN rabies antibody titer test with a result of at least 0.5 IU/ml, conducted no earlier than 30 days post-vaccination and at an EU-approved laboratory. A waiting period of three months must elapse after a successful titer result before entry. Dogs from certain countries must also have documented tapeworm treatment (Echinococcus) performed 24 to 120 hours before arrival. Germany's Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) administers pet travel rules. Certain dog breeds are restricted at the federal state (Bundesland) level in Germany; breeds such as Pitbull Terriers and American Staffordshire Terriers may require special permits or be banned outright in some states. Exotic animals and birds require CITES permits. Travelers should check both federal regulations and the specific Bundesland requirements for their destination.