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Pet Transport from Germany

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Export Requirements

What you need to do before your pet can leave Germany.

Export Permit

Germany uses the EU Pet Travel Scheme. EU Pet Passport for EU/EFTA travel. For non-EU destinations, an EU AHC endorsed by the relevant Veterinary Office is required.

Germany uses the EU Pet Travel Scheme. For non-EU destinations, a veterinary office-endorsed AHC is required.

Export requirements from Germany

Export Requirements: Germany uses the EU Pet Travel Scheme. EU Pet Passport for EU/EFTA travel. For non-EU destinations, an EU AHC endorsed by the relevant Veterinary Office is required.

Issuing Authority: Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL)

Last Verified: 2026-04-24

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Frequently Asked Questions

Germany uses the EU Pet Travel Scheme. EU Pet Passport for EU/EFTA travel. For non-EU destinations, a BVL-endorsed AHC is required.

Any government-approved veterinarian in Germany can issue a health certificate. The certificate needs BVL endorsement for non-EU destinations.

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