Pet Transport Lithuania to Denmark: 2026 Guide
Regulations sourced from DEFRA, USDA APHIS, DAFF and other official authorities. How we source our data →
The Lithuania to Denmark process
Responsible: Lithuanian vet
Responsible: Owner
Responsible: Owner and airline
Denmark: entry requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Microchip | Required. ISO 11784/11785 (15-digit). Must be in place before vaccination. |
| Rabies vaccination | Required. Current vaccination. First vaccination: 21-day wait before travel. Booster within valid period: immediately effective. |
| Rabies titre test | Not required. Denmark is EU. No titre test for EU-to-EU pet movements. |
| Quarantine | Not required. |
| Import permit | Not required for companion pets moving between EU member states. |
| Health certificate | EU pet passport, or AHC issued within 10 days of entry into Denmark. |
Export requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Export permit | No export permit required for companion pets moving between EU member states. |
| Health certificate | EU pet passport issued by a VMVT-authorised Lithuanian vet. If no passport exists, a single-use AHC from an authorised vet, issued within 10 days of entry into Denmark. |
What this route typically costs
| 1 | EU pet passport update (if needed): EUR 30-80 |
| 2 | Rabies booster (if due): EUR 20-60 |
| 3 | IATA-approved travel crate (if cargo): EUR 50-200 |
| 4 | Cabin pet fee: EUR 30-70 per leg (SAS, airBaltic rates vary) |
| 5 | Cargo fee (larger pets): EUR 150-400 depending on weight and carrier |
| 6 | Total typical range: EUR 130-550 for small cabin pets; EUR 250-600 for larger cargo pets |
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Airlines on this route
Denmark's breed ban: what to check before you travel
Denmark has one of the more extensive breed ban lists in Europe. The Danish Ministry of Justice currently bans thirteen dog types from import and ownership, including American Pit Bull Terrier, Tosa, American Staffordshire Terrier, and several others. The ban covers both purebred and mixed-breed dogs that visually match the banned type.
If your dog is not on this list and is not visually similar to any banned type, travel to Denmark is straightforward. If there is any ambiguity, confirm your breed’s legal status with the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (Foedevarestyrelsen) or a Danish dog law specialist before booking.
Arriving with a banned breed results in the dog being seized at the border. The owner faces the cost of return travel and any veterinary costs incurred. This is not a situation with a workaround: the Danish breed ban is enforced at the border.
Flight options from Vilnius to Copenhagen
The Vilnius-to-Copenhagen route has decent direct and one-stop options. SAS is the natural choice for pets because of its familiarity with the Baltic-to-Scandinavia corridor and its clear pet policy. SAS allows small pets (up to 8kg combined with carrier) in the cabin, and larger pets travel as cargo via SAS Cargo at Copenhagen.
airBaltic is a good alternative for small pets, connecting Vilnius to Riga and onward to Copenhagen. The Riga connection adds a stop but airBaltic is experienced with cabin pet bookings.
Ryanair serves Vilnius to Denmark but takes no pets. Wizz Air similarly does not accept live animals. If your preferred price point is a budget carrier, your pet will need to travel with a different airline, potentially on a different day.
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