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Pet Transport Denmark to Latvia: 2026 Guide

The journey from Denmark to Latvia for a pet is straightforward to plan once the key dates are mapped out. Give yourself roughly 1-3 weeks, though this route carries fewer hurdles …

1-3 wks
Preparation needed
None
Quarantine on arrival
Low
Route complexity
Managed
Full door to door
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Lead time needed
1-3 weeks
Quarantine
None
Route complexity
Low
Airlines
3 carriers on this route
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What's required
MicrochipRequired. ISO 11784/11785 (15-digit). …
Rabies vaccinationRequired. Current. Primary vaccination: …
Rabies titre testNot required. Denmark is a low-risk EU …
QuarantineNo quarantine. Latvia accepts compliant …
Import permitNot required for non-commercial …
Health certificateEU pet passport, issued by Danish …
In short: Preparing to move a pet from Denmark to Latvia typically takes around 1-3 weeks. There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets. A rabies titre test is not required.
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Step by step

The import process, in full

1
Before booking. Microchip sequence is the most common EU passport error.
Verify ISO microchip is 15-digit and pre-dates the rabies vaccination record

Responsible: Danish official vet

2
Check the EU pet passport. Primary vaccination: allow 21 days. Booster: travel immediately.
Confirm rabies vaccination is current and within its valid period

Responsible: Danish official vet

3
Any time.
Obtain or update EU pet passport if needed

Responsible: Danish official vet

4
4-6 weeks before travel.
Book Copenhagen to Riga flight and confirm pet reservation with the carrier

Responsible: Owner

5
Travel day. PVD checks at RIX are occasional for intra-EU arrivals.
Travel to Riga with EU pet passport

Responsible: Owner

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 (15-digit). Must be implanted before the rabies vaccination.
Rabies vaccination
Required. Current. Primary vaccination: 21-day wait before travel. Booster within valid period: no wait. Source: EU Regulation 576/2013.
Rabies titre test
Not required. Denmark is a low-risk EU member state. No titre test needed.
Quarantine
No quarantine. Latvia accepts compliant EU pet passport arrivals from EU member states.
Import permit
Not required for non-commercial companion animal movement within the EU.
Health certificate
EU pet passport, issued by Danish official vet.
Export permit
No export permit required between EU member states.
Health certificate
EU pet passport issued by a Danish official vet. Denmark and Latvia are both EU member states; no additional endorsement required.
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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.

airBaltic
airBaltic serves Copenhagen (CPH) to Riga (RIX) directly. Riga is airBaltic's main hub. Cabin pets and airBaltic Cargo available. Direct CPH-RIX is the most straightforward option for moving a pet from Denmark to Latvia.
Cargo and Cabin
SAS (Scandinavian Airlines)
SAS connects Copenhagen to Riga on certain schedules. SAS Cargo available for hold animals. Cabin pets on eligible routes. An alternative to airBaltic, particularly when airBaltic cargo capacity is constrained.
Cargo and Cabin
Ryanair
Ryanair operates CPH to RIX on some schedules. Cabin pets only under standard size and weight restrictions. No cargo service.
Cabin Only
Costs

What this route typically costs

EU pet passport issue or update: approximately EUR 50-100
Rabies vaccination update if needed: EUR 40-80
airBaltic cabin pet fee CPH to Riga: approximately EUR 40-80
airBaltic Cargo fee for large dogs: EUR 200-600
IATA travel crate: EUR 60-250
Total, small cabin pet: EUR 130-260
Total, large dog in cargo: EUR 400-1,000

Critical points

airBaltic's direct Copenhagen to Riga service makes this the most convenient Scandinavian to Latvia route. Riga is airBaltic's home hub and the cargo handling there is well-established.

Latvia has breed-specific legislation. Check PVD guidelines if your dog is a bull-type or large guarding breed.

No tapeworm treatment is required for dogs arriving in Latvia from Denmark or any other EU member state.

Ensure your EU pet passport was issued by a Fødevarestyrelsen-authorised vet in Denmark. Only officially authorised vets can issue passports valid for EU travel.

Latvia import rules, explained

Latvia has a modest set of rules compared with stricter destinations. Get the essentials in place and confirm the finer points below.

Practical tips for this move

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.

If this is your first international move, consider an IPATA-registered pet transport agent. They handle the documents, airline booking and crate sizing, and can troubleshoot problems.

Get your pet used to the travel crate weeks in advance. A calm, crate-familiar animal travels far better than one meeting the crate for the first time at the airport.

FAQ

Common questions

airBaltic operates year-round between CPH and RIX. Cargo pet availability depends on the specific aircraft type and hold space on each flight. Temperature embargoes are not a concern on this intra-European route in winter months, but summer heat restrictions may affect cargo bookings on the warmest days. Confirm with airBaltic Cargo when booking.
No. For a non-commercial companion animal movement from Denmark, Latvia requires only the EU pet passport with a valid ISO microchip and current rabies vaccination. Source: EU Regulation 576/2013.
Latvia has breed-specific regulations covering dogs classified as dangerous under national law. The list includes certain bull-type breeds and large guard breeds. Check PVD’s current breed legislation at pvd.gov.lv if your dog’s breed might be affected.
No pre-notification is required for non-commercial companion animal movements from EU member states. You carry the EU pet passport and present it if requested at the border.
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