Bringing a Pet to Denmark: EU Rules, Breed Bans and Border Controls
Denmark is an EU member state and applies the standard EU pet travel rules. Import requirements are enforced by the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (DVFA), and Denmark is part of the TRACES NT notification system for live animal movements.
From EU countries
Dogs and cats travelling from another EU member state need an EU pet passport, ISO 11784/11785 microchip, and a valid rabies vaccination given after the microchip. The EU pet passport is issued by a licensed vet in the origin country.
From outside the EU
Pets arriving from outside the EU (including post-Brexit UK) need: ISO microchip, rabies vaccination after microchip, a rabies antibody titre test (RNATT) showing at least 0.5 IU/ml from an EU-approved laboratory, and a wait of three months after the titre test blood sample before travel. UK pets also need an official animal health certificate (AHC) issued and endorsed by a UK Official Veterinarian and APHA. The certificate is valid for 10 days after the vet exam date.
Breed bans
Denmark maintains one of Europe’s more restrictive breed-specific legislation lists. The following 13 breeds are banned: American Pit Bull Terrier, Tosa, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, American Staffordshire Terrier (Amstaff), Boerboel, Kangal, Central Asian Ovtcharka, Caucasian Ovtcharka, South Russian Ovtcharka, Tornjak, Sarplaninac, and mixed breeds of the above. The ban applies to import as well as ownership. If your dog is a mixed breed with any banned ancestry, it may still be refused. Check with the DVFA before committing to travel.
Arriving at Copenhagen
Most international pet imports arrive through Copenhagen Airport (CPH). Veterinary inspection takes place at the border post. Keep documentation accessible and do not check it into hold luggage.
Useful links
- Danish Veterinary and Food Administration: foedevarestyrelsen.dk
- TRACES NT: traces.ec.europa.eu