Pet Transport from Nepal to Germany

Rabies antibody titration test required: sample taken by an authorised veterinarian at least 30 days after primary vaccination and not less than 90 days before the animal health certificate is issued, tested in an EU-designated laboratory, result at least 0.5 IU/ml. The 90-day wait does not apply to re-entry of an EU-resident pet whose passport documents a favourable test done before leaving the EU. Official source

• Rabies titre test: Where required (non-listed origins), the test must measure a level of neutralising antibody to rabies virus in serum of at least 0.5 IU/ml, done in a designated laboratory. Neither the EC page nor 2026/131 (which refers to point 1 of Annex XXI to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692) names a test method such as FAVN or RFFIT. Applies to dogs and cats from non-listed third countries.
  Bringing a pet into the EU from a non-EU country, checked 1 October 2026
• Rabies titre test: The test must be done by an official laboratory designated under Article 37 of Regulation (EU) 2017/625, or by a laboratory in a third country listed in Annex VIII to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404 designated in line with Article 37(4) and (5) of that Regulation; only laboratories specifically accredited for the method may do it, so the laboratory need not be in the EU. The EC publishes the lists of designated laboratories. Applies to dogs and cats from non-listed third countries.
  Designated laboratories for performing rabies antibody titration tests, checked 1 October 2026
• Rabies titre test: The blood sample must be taken by an authorised veterinarian at least 30 days after the primary vaccination (or within a current valid vaccination series) and not less than 90 days before the animal health certificate is issued. Applies to dogs and cats from non-listed third countries.
  Bringing a pet into the EU from a non-EU country, checked 1 October 2026

• Export health certificate: Under the Animal Health and Livestock Services Rules, 2056 (2000, first amended 2063), Nepal Law Commission English translation (rule 10(2)), for exported dogs and cats the Veterinary Officer designated by the Quarantine Officer or by the Department of Livestock Services issues the health certificate on Form-1 of Schedule-3 (Health Certificate for Dogs and Cats, which records rabies vaccination and any serological test). Applies to pet dogs and cats leaving Nepal.
  Animal Health and Livestock Services Rules, 2056 (2000), English, checked 5 October 2026
• Export health certificate: Under the same rules (rule 10(3)), the export health certificate is valid for ten days from issue. Applies to pet dogs and cats leaving Nepal.
  Animal Health and Livestock Services Rules, 2056 (2000), English, checked 5 October 2026
• Other conditions: Under the Animal Health and Livestock Services Rules, 2056 (2000, first amended 2063), Nepal Law Commission English translation (rule 14), the exporter must give the Quarantine Officer advance notice of the type, species, breed, origin and number of animals and the exit point and date; the Kathmandu quarantine office charter sets this at 48 hours. Applies to animals exported from Nepal, including pet dogs and cats.
  Animal Health and Livestock Services Rules, 2056 (2000), English, checked 5 October 2026