Planning a pet relocation from Denmark to Greece is easier when you work backwards from your travel date. Allow around 1-2 weeks. The requirements are modest compared with stricter …
Rabies vaccinationRequired. Must be current and recorded …
Rabies titre testNot required for intra-EU movements. EU …
QuarantineNo quarantine for EU-compliant pets. …
Import permitNot required for intra-EU pet movements.
Health certificateEU Pet Passport issued by an authorised …
In short:
Preparing to move a pet from Denmark to Greece
typically takes around 1-2 weeks.
There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets.
A rabies titre test is not required.
Verification date not recorded. Confirm current requirements with the destination authority.
Prepared and reviewed by Pet Transport Global Editorial Team
Step by step
The import process, in full
1
Confirm microchip is recorded and all vaccinations are current. Do this well before travel.
Ensure EU Pet Passport is valid and up to date
Responsible: Your authorised veterinarian
2
The vaccination must be valid at the time of travel. If it expires before your return, get a booster before leaving Denmark.
Check rabies vaccination expiry
Responsible: Your veterinarian
3
As early as possible. Cabin pet spaces on EU flights fill quickly.
Book flight with confirmed cabin or cargo pet space
Responsible: You
4
Arrive early. Airlines require the passport at check-in. Cabin: 2 hours before departure.
Travel day: check in with EU Pet Passport
Responsible: You + airline check-in
Checklist
What your pet needs
Every item below must be completed and verified before your pet can travel. Expand each category for the detail.
Microchip
Required (ISO 11784/11785). Must be recorded in the EU Pet Passport.
Rabies vaccination
Required. Must be current and recorded in the EU Pet Passport. Minimum age 12 weeks at first vaccination.
Rabies titre test
Not required for intra-EU movements. EU Pet Passport is sufficient.
Quarantine
No quarantine for EU-compliant pets. Documentary check by official veterinarian may occur on arrival, but this is not mandatory for all flights.
Import permit
Not required for intra-EU pet movements.
Health certificate
EU Pet Passport issued by an authorised vet in Denmark is the required document. No separate health certificate needed.
Export permit
Not required. Intra-EU pet movement.
Health certificate
EU Pet Passport is the standard travel document for intra-EU pet movements. Issued by an authorised veterinarian in Denmark. No additional health certificate required for EU-to-EU travel.
"
We handle the regulations for every animal, every country, every airline, so nothing on your Denmark to Greece move gets missed.
Pet Transport Global
Airlines
Carriers on this route
Not all airlines accept live animals on this route. Confirm the operating carrier's current policy for every flight segment.
Aegean Airlines
Cabin: Aegean accepts small pets (up to 8kg including carrier) in cabin on EU routes including Copenhagen connections via ATH or SKG. Cargo: larger pets in hold. One of the best options for Denmark-Greece given network and cabin pet policy.
Cabin and Cargo
SAS (Scandinavian Airlines)
Cabin: SAS accepts small pets in cabin on European routes. Flies CPH and connects to Greece. Confirm routing availability and pet cabin policy before booking.
Cabin and Cargo
Lufthansa
Cabin: small pets (up to 8kg with carrier) in cabin on CPH-FRA-ATH routing. Cargo: larger pets via Lufthansa Cargo. Brachycephalic breeds restricted from cargo year-round.
Cabin and Cargo
Ryanair
Cabin: Ryanair accepts small pets on many EU routes including to Greek islands and mainland airports. Low-cost option. Confirm pet policy and weight limits at booking.
Cabin and Cargo
easyJet
Cabin: easyJet accepts small pets in cabin on European routes. CPH to Greek destinations available on some routes. Confirm cabin pet availability at booking.
Cabin and Cargo
Olympic Air
Cabin: Olympic Air (Aegean subsidiary) accepts small pets in cabin. Useful for connections within Greece after arriving at ATH.
Cabin and Cargo
Costs
What this route typically costs
Airline cabin fee (intra-EU cabin pet fees vary by carrier)
IATA-compliant soft carrier (if cabin travel)
Veterinary fee for EU Pet Passport update (if vaccinations need renewal)
Critical points
EU Pet Passport must be issued by an authorised vet and include a readable microchip record and current rabies vaccination.
Cabin pet space must be confirmed at booking. It is not guaranteed and fills quickly.
If your rabies vaccination will expire during your stay in Greece, get a booster before leaving Denmark.
How Greece handles incoming pets
Greece has a modest set of rules compared with stricter destinations. Get the essentials in place and confirm the finer points below.
What experienced owners do
Check the airline’s crate size and labelling rules early. An undersized or wrongly labelled crate is a frequent reason pets are refused at check-in.
Ask about temperature embargoes for your travel window. Summer and winter cargo restrictions can rule out certain routes and dates entirely.
Microchip before you vaccinate. The microchip must be in place before the rabies shot for the vaccination to count, and getting this order wrong is the most common and costly mistake.
Use an official, government-authorised vet for the health certificate, not just your usual clinic. Many destinations only accept certificates signed by an approved vet.
FAQ
Common questions
A valid EU Pet Passport issued by an authorised veterinarian in Denmark is all that is required for intra-EU travel. The passport must record your pet’s microchip number and a current rabies vaccination. No additional health certificate or import permit is needed.
Yes, if your pet is small enough (typically under 8kg including their soft carrier). Aegean Airlines, SAS, Ryanair, easyJet, and Lufthansa all accept small cabin pets on European routes including Denmark to Greece. Confirm and book the cabin pet space at the time of reservation.
No. Greece does not impose quarantine on pets arriving from other EU countries with a valid EU Pet Passport. You may encounter a brief documentary check on arrival, but compliant pets are not held.
Greece has a list of restricted dog breeds under national law. Check whether your breed is affected before travel. This is a domestic Greek rule and applies to keeping the dog in Greece, not necessarily to importing it.
EU Pet Passports issued in any EU member state are valid for travel throughout the EU, including to Greece. As long as the passport is a genuine EU-format passport with a current rabies vaccination recorded, it is accepted.
Ready when you are
Move your pet
to Greece.
Get a free, fully itemised quote for this route. Preparation timeline, full cost breakdown, and breed specific advice. No commitment.