In short:
Preparing to move a pet from Ireland to Germany
typically takes around 0-1 weeks.
There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets.
A rabies titre test is not required.
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Overview
Bringing your dog or cat from Ireland to Germany takes some coordination, but the requirements are well defined. Around 0-1 weeks should do it, as this is an easier route to plan. No routine quarantine applies as long as every requirement is met.
You will not need a rabies titre test here. Map your dates against the steps below and you will stay on track.
Step by step
The Ireland to Germany process
1
Check microchip number and rabies vaccination date.
EU Pet Passport update if vaccination lapsed (vet fee)
Critical points
Read before you book
⚠ Ireland's tapeworm treatment rule applies to dogs arriving IN Ireland, not leaving. No tapeworm treatment is needed when going from Ireland to Germany.
⚠ Ryanair does not accept pets. Use Aer Lingus or Lufthansa.
⚠ Germany applies Länder-level breed restrictions. Check rules for your destination German state if you have a potentially restricted breed.
Carriers
Airlines on this route
Aer Lingus
Aer Lingus Cargo DUB-FRA. Ireland's national carrier. Good cargo infrastructure at Dublin.
Bringing a pet into Germany is one of the simpler processes. Cover the core requirements and you should have few surprises.
Advice worth following
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
No. A valid EU Pet Passport with current microchip and rabies vaccination is all that’s required for intra-EU movement under EU Regulation 576/2013.
No. The tapeworm treatment requirement applies to dogs arriving in Ireland, not departing from it. Germany does not require incoming tapeworm treatment from EU countries.
No. Ryanair does not accept pets on any route. Use Aer Lingus Cargo or Lufthansa Cargo for the Dublin-Frankfurt pet move.
No. EU free movement applies. No quarantine and no border inspection post check is required for intra-EU pet movement with a valid EU Pet Passport.
If the EU Pet Passport and vaccinations are current, you can travel within days. The only delay would be if the rabies vaccination has lapsed, in which case allow 21 days from a new vaccination.
Airline guides
Aer Lingus
Lufthansa
Ryanair
British Airways
Breed guides
Check breed-specific airline rules and country bans.