Taking your dog or cat from Denmark to Netherlands comes down to good timing and the right paperwork. Preparation is relatively light here, so plan on about 1-2 weeks to be …
Rabies vaccinationRequired. Must be current and recorded …
Rabies titre testNot required for intra-EU movements.
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 Netherlands
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
Check microchip record and rabies vaccination expiry. Do this before booking.
Confirm EU Pet Passport is valid with current vaccinations
Responsible: Your authorised veterinarian
2
Book early. KLM CPH-AMS is a short flight, plan cabin space when booking the ticket.
Book flight with confirmed cabin or cargo pet space
Responsible: You
3
Cabin: 2 hours before departure. Cargo: 3 hours.
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.
Rabies titre test
Not required for intra-EU movements.
Quarantine
No quarantine for EU-compliant pets travelling with a valid EU Pet Passport.
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.
Export permit
Not required. Intra-EU pet movement.
Health certificate
EU Pet Passport is the required travel document for intra-EU movements. Issued by an authorised veterinarian in Denmark.
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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.
KLM
Cabin: KLM accepts small pets (up to 8kg including carrier) in cabin on European routes. CPH-AMS is a short direct flight, an easy journey for a cabin pet. Cargo: larger pets via KLM Cargo. One of the most recommended carriers for this route.
Cabin and Cargo
SAS (Scandinavian Airlines)
Cabin: SAS accepts small cabin pets on European routes including CPH-AMS. Confirms pet space at booking.
Cabin and Cargo
easyJet
Cabin: easyJet accepts small pets in cabin on European routes including CPH-AMS. Low-cost option. Confirm at booking.
Cabin and Cargo
Transavia
Cabin: Transavia (KLM low-cost subsidiary) accepts cabin pets on some European routes. Confirm availability for CPH-AMS.
Cabin and Cargo
Ryanair
Cabin: Ryanair accepts small pets in cabin on many European routes. Copenhagen-Netherlands services available. Confirm at booking.
Cabin and Cargo
Costs
What this route typically costs
Airline cabin fee (intra-EU, typically EUR 30-70 per leg depending on carrier)
IATA-compliant soft carrier
Veterinary fee if vaccinations need renewal
Critical points
Rabies vaccination must be current at time of travel.
Book cabin pet space at the time of booking, not at the airport.
Netherlands entry requirements at a glance
The requirements for Netherlands are light, but not zero. A little planning goes a long way on a route like this.
Getting the details right
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.
Confirm live animal acceptance on every flight segment before booking. Not all aircraft or connections take pets, and cargo terms can differ leg to leg.
Keep every original document together and take copies. Border officials want originals, and a missing signature or date can hold up clearance.
Work backwards from your travel date and add a buffer. Fixed waiting periods mean a single slipped appointment can push the whole move back by weeks.
FAQ
Common questions
A valid EU Pet Passport with a current rabies vaccination and a readable microchip record. No separate health certificate, titre test, or import permit is required for EU-to-EU travel.
Approximately 1 hour 40 minutes. This is a short journey, comfortable for most pets whether in cabin or cargo hold.
Yes, if the carrier (with your cat inside) fits under the airline seat and is within the weight limit (usually up to 8kg). Most small to medium cats travel cabin comfortably on this short flight. Book the cabin pet space at reservation.
No. The Netherlands accepts the EU Pet Passport for all intra-EU pet arrivals. NVWA may conduct a brief check but no additional documents are needed.
Many regional Danish airports connect to AMS or other Dutch airports via codeshare flights. The EU Pet Passport rules apply regardless of the departure airport. Confirm pet acceptance with your specific carrier at the time of booking.
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