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Pet Transport from Slovenia to Denmark

Relocating a pet from Slovenia to Denmark follows a clear path once you understand what Denmark asks for. This is a middle of the road route, and about 2-4 weeks of preparation …

2-4 wks
Preparation needed
None
Quarantine on arrival
Medium
Route complexity
Managed
Full door to door
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Lead time needed
2-4 weeks
Quarantine
None
Route complexity
Medium
Airlines
3 carriers on this route
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What's required
MicrochipRequired. ISO 11784/11785 (15-digit).
Rabies vaccinationRequired. Current and at least 21 days …
Rabies titre testNot required. Slovenia is an EU member …
QuarantineNo quarantine.
Import permitNot required.
Health certificateEU pet passport.
In short: Preparing to move a pet from Slovenia to Denmark typically takes around 2-4 weeks. There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets. A rabies titre test is not required.
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Step by step

The import process, in full

1
As early as possible, at least 21 days before travel if vaccination needs updating.
Confirm microchip (ISO 11784/11785) and check rabies vaccination status in EU pet passport.

Responsible: Owner and official veterinarian in Slovenia.

2
8-12 weeks before travel for cargo bookings.
Book your flight. Confirm live animal cargo acceptance on both the LJU departure leg and the hub-to-CPH leg.

Responsible: Owner or pet transport agent.

3
6-8 weeks before travel.
Purchase an IATA-approved travel crate and allow your pet to get comfortable in it before the journey.

Responsible: Owner.

4
No more than 10 days before departure.
Visit an UVHVVR-authorised vet for a health check and passport verification. Ensure all entries are signed and up to date.

Responsible: Official veterinarian in Slovenia.

5
Day of travel.
Check in at LJU with all documentation and confirm cargo handover or cabin check-in is completed correctly.

Responsible: Owner.

Checklist

What your pet needs

Every item below must be completed and verified before your pet can travel. Expand each category for the detail.

Microchip
Required. ISO 11784/11785 (15-digit).
Rabies vaccination
Required. Current and at least 21 days old after primary vaccination. Source: Fodevarestyrelsen, fvst.dk.
Rabies titre test
Not required. Slovenia is an EU member state.
Quarantine
No quarantine.
Import permit
Not required.
Health certificate
EU pet passport.
Export permit
No export permit required for companion animals moving within the EU or to EEA countries including Norway.
Health certificate
EU pet passport issued by an official veterinarian in Slovenia, authorised by UVHVVR (Uprava za varno hrano, veterinarstvo in varstvo rastlin). Denmark accepts the EU pet passport as the entry document.
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Airlines

Carriers on this route

Not all airlines accept live animals on this route. Confirm the operating carrier's current policy for every flight segment.

Lufthansa
Ljubljana (LJU) via Frankfurt (FRA) to Copenhagen (CPH). Lufthansa Cargo at FRA handles live animals. Main cargo option for large dogs on this route.
Cargo and Cabin
KLM
LJU via Amsterdam (AMS) to CPH. KLM Cargo at AMS handles live animals. An alternative to the Frankfurt routing, particularly if AMS connections align better with travel dates.
Cargo and Cabin
SAS
Connections into Copenhagen via hub airports. SAS is the national carrier of Denmark and offers cargo services, accessed via transit hubs from Ljubljana.
Cargo and Cabin
Costs

What this route typically costs

EU pet passport (if not already held): EUR 50-100 from an authorised vet in Slovenia.
Rabies vaccination update (if needed): EUR 40-80.
IATA-approved travel crate: EUR 60-250 depending on size.
Airline cabin fee (small pets in-cabin): EUR 40-100 per leg.
Cargo via Frankfurt or Amsterdam hub: EUR 400-900 depending on crate size and routing.
Pet transport agent (recommended for hub cargo routing): EUR 300-600.

Critical points

There is no direct flight between Ljubljana (LJU) and Copenhagen (CPH). All routing goes via a hub. Frankfurt (FRA) via Lufthansa and Amsterdam (AMS) via KLM are the most practical cargo options.

Rabies vaccination must be at least 21 days old on arrival in Denmark if it is a primary vaccination. Boosters administered within the valid period do not require an additional wait.

Ljubljana Airport has limited cargo capacity for live animals. Book well in advance and confirm slot availability with the carrier or a licensed pet transport agent.

Denmark has breed-specific legislation restricting or banning certain dog breeds. Check the Danish list before travel if you own a breed that may be affected.

The rules for bringing a pet into Denmark

Denmark keeps its requirements reasonable, though a few steps have fixed timing. Map those out first and the rest falls into place.

How to keep this move on track

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.

If this is your first international move, consider an IPATA-registered pet transport agent. They handle the documents, airline booking and crate sizing, and can troubleshoot problems.

FAQ

Common questions

No. A rabies antibody titre test is only needed when entering Denmark from a country not on the EU listed countries register. Slovenia is an EU member state, so the standard EU pet passport with a current rabies vaccination is sufficient. Fodevarestyrelsen confirms this at fvst.dk.
Yes. Denmark has national breed-specific legislation that prohibits or restricts certain dog breeds. The restrictions are applied at the border regardless of where the dog has come from. Check the Fodevarestyrelsen website (fvst.dk) before travel if your dog is a breed that may be affected.
The most practical cargo route is Lufthansa via Frankfurt (FRA) to Copenhagen (CPH). You book the full journey as a single live animal cargo shipment through Lufthansa or a licensed pet transport agent. The agent coordinates the documentation handover at FRA and ensures the animal is correctly transferred to the CPH-bound leg. Alternatively, KLM via Amsterdam (AMS) is a well-used cargo route with similar facilities.
The health check carried out by your official vet in Slovenia should be completed no more than 10 days before departure, in line with EU pet travel rules. The EU pet passport itself remains valid as long as vaccinations are current. Ensure your vet signs and dates all entries correctly before you leave.
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