Denmark is a well-connected Scandinavian gateway with a clear border inspection process at Copenhagen Kastrup. For a pet from Georgia, which is EU unlisted, the preparation requires at least 5-6 months. The mandatory steps are: microchip, …
Each step must be completed in a precise sequence. Start early. We manage every stage and deadline.
1
Microchip implanted (ISO 11784/11785)
Responsible: Georgian vet
First. Precedes all vaccinations.
2
Rabies vaccination
Responsible: Georgian vet
After microchipping. 30-day minimum before titre test blood draw.
3
FAVN titre test blood draw
Responsible: Georgian vet + EU-approved lab
At least 30 days after vaccination. Ship sample to EU-approved laboratory. Blood draw date is day zero of the 90-day wait.
4
90-day wait
Responsible: N/A
Mandatory. Calculated from blood draw date, not result date.
5
Book live cargo Tbilisi to Copenhagen
Responsible: Owner or transport agent
During the 90-day wait. Confirm IST, AMS, or CDG routing with live animal acceptance on all segments.
6
NFSA-endorsed EU health certificate
Responsible: NFSA-authorised vet + NFSA
Within 10 days of travel to Denmark.
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Travel to Copenhagen Kastrup (CPH)
Responsible: Airline + owner
Travel day. Tbilisi to Copenhagen via hub is typically 7-12 hours.
Requirements
What your pet needs to enter Denmark
Every item below must be in place before your pet can travel. We manage and verify each one.
Microchip
Required. ISO 11784/11785 standard. Must be implanted before the first rabies vaccination.
Rabies vaccination
Required. Current vaccination. Primary vaccination: 21-day minimum before entry. Boosters within the prior vaccine's valid period are immediately protective.
Rabies titre test
Required. Denmark is an EU member state. Under EU Regulation 2020/692, pets from unlisted countries including Georgia must have a rabies antibody titre test at an EU-approved laboratory. Blood drawn at least 30 days after primary vaccination. Minimum result 0.5 IU/ml. 90-day wait from the successful blood draw date before entry. Source: Fødevarestyrelsen (Danish Veterinary and Food Administration), foedevarestyrelsen.dk.
Quarantine
No routine quarantine for compliant arrivals. Non-compliant pets may be detained.
Import permit
Not required for companion pets.
Health certificate
EU-format non-commercial health certificate for unlisted third countries. NFSA-endorsed. Valid for 10 days.
Export permit (Georgia)
No formal export permit required for companion dogs or cats leaving Georgia for personal relocation.
Costs
What this route typically costs
FAVN titre test (blood draw plus international laboratory): GEL 250-700 (approximately EUR 80-230)
NFSA health certificate and endorsement: GEL 100-300 (approximately EUR 30-100)
Live cargo Tbilisi to Copenhagen via hub: EUR 600-1,700 depending on routing and crate dimensions
IATA travel crate: EUR 80-300
Pet transport agent: EUR 400-1,000
Total typical range: EUR 900-3,400 across a 5-7 month preparation period
Critical points to read before you book
The 90-day wait is calculated from the date the blood was drawn, not from when the titre test result arrived. Do not start counting from the results date or you will miscalculate the travel window.
Denmark is a frequent first entry point into Scandinavia for pets coming from the Caucasus. The Fødevarestyrelsen border check at Copenhagen Kastrup is thorough and well-resourced. Document accuracy matters.
Georgia is EU unlisted despite its Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement with the EU. Trade agreements and veterinary classifications for pet import are separate frameworks and do not overlap.
The 2026 EU update (Commission Delegated Regulation 2026/131) revised the list of countries benefiting from simplified entry. Georgia was not added to the listed country register. The full unlisted process continues to apply.
Airlines
Carriers approved for this route
Not all airlines accept live animals on this route. We know which carriers to use and how to book.
TURKISH
Turkish Airlines
Tbilisi (TBS) to Istanbul (IST), then IST to Copenhagen Kastrup (CPH). Turkish Airlines Cargo has strong live animal handling at IST and regular services into CPH. The most practical routing for this corridor.
Cargo Only
AIR FRANCE
Air France
Routing from TBS via CDG (Paris Charles de Gaulle), then CDG to CPH. Air France Cargo handles live animals. A backup option if IST routing is unavailable.
Cargo Only
KLM ROYAL
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), then AMS to CPH. KLM Cargo at Schiphol provides documented live animal handling. Connections to Copenhagen are frequent.
Cargo Only
LOT POLISH
LOT Polish Airlines
Via Warsaw Chopin (WAW), then WAW to CPH. LOT handles live cargo at Warsaw. A lower-cost option for the Caucasus-to-Scandinavia corridor if other hub routings are full.
Cargo Only
Understanding the 90-day clock
The single most important date in the Armenia/Georgia/Caucasus-to-EU process is the date the FAVN titre blood is drawn. That date is day zero of a mandatory 90-day wait, and everything else in the timeline works around it.
Getting results from a European laboratory takes 2-4 weeks after the blood is drawn. So in practice, you will know the result somewhere around day 21-30. If the result is 0.5 IU/ml or above, you still cannot travel until day 91. If the result is below threshold, the blood draw and wait period must be repeated, adding 3-4 months to the timeline.
For most pet owners, the practical strategy is to start the process early, allow 2-3 months buffer beyond the minimum 5 months, and treat any faster completion as a bonus rather than the plan. A transport agent who has handled Caucasus-to-EU moves before can help you track the key dates.
Copenhagen Kastrup as entry point for Caucasus pets
Copenhagen Kastrup (CPH) is one of Scandinavia’s busiest airports and handles live animal cargo from multiple international hubs. The Fødevarestyrelsen border inspection post at CPH is staffed and equipped to process pets arriving from unlisted third countries.
For the Tbilisi-to-Copenhagen move, the Turkish Airlines cargo routing via Istanbul (IST) is the most commonly used. IST-CPH operates regularly and Turkish Airlines Cargo confirms live animal acceptance on this route. The typical journey time, including the IST connection, is 7-12 hours depending on layover duration.
If Copenhagen is not your final destination in Scandinavia, know that once your pet is cleared at CPH and you are in Denmark (an EU member state), internal movement within the EU does not require re-inspection if the documents are in order. This makes CPH a useful entry point even for pets whose owners are ultimately heading to other Scandinavian countries, though you should confirm this with your specific carrier and destination country.
FAQ
Common questions about Georgia to Denmark pet transport
No significant additions beyond the EU standard. The Fødevarestyrelsen applies the requirements set out in EU Regulation 2020/692 for unlisted third country pets: microchip, current rabies vaccination, FAVN titre at 0.5 IU/ml or above, 90-day wait, and an endorsed health certificate. There is no separate Danish import permit required for companion pets. TRACES pre-notification is required for all commercial pets but check with your agent whether it also applies to non-commercial moves.
Yes, but the full unlisted country process still applies on every entry into the EU from Georgia. The 90-day wait means the minimum turnaround for re-entry after returning to Georgia would require a new titre test cycle unless the original titre test result remains valid (within 24 months and with vaccination kept current). Temporary or regular visits from an unlisted country still require the same process as a permanent move.
Yes. The threshold under EU Regulation 2020/692 is a minimum of 0.5 IU/ml. A result of 0.6 IU/ml is above the threshold and is compliant. Keep the original laboratory result certificate, as border vets check the actual number. Results that are very close to threshold (e.g. 0.5 IU/ml exactly) are technically compliant, but some agents recommend a re-test if the result is very marginal, as slight laboratory variation can produce borderline readings.