In short:
Preparing to move a pet from South Korea to Denmark
typically takes around 20-24 weeks.
There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets.
A rabies titre test is required, which adds a fixed waiting period, so start early.
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Overview
Shipping a dog or cat from South Korea to Denmark rewards owners who start planning early. Plan on roughly 20-24 weeks; the checklist is clear and the timing is manageable. No routine quarantine applies as long as every requirement is met.
You will need a rabies titre test, which adds a mandatory wait, so begin it as soon as possible. The sections below cover each requirement in detail.
Step by step
The South Korea to Denmark process
1
Before rabies vaccination.
Implant ISO microchip
Responsible: Vet
2
After microchip. Allow 21 days before titre test blood draw.
Rabies vaccination
Responsible: Vet
3
Blood draw at least 21 days after vaccination. EU-approved laboratory.
FAVN titre test
Responsible: EU-approved laboratory
4
From confirmed blood draw date.
90-day waiting period
Responsible: Owner to track
5
Apply during 90-day wait. APQA inspection at ICN.
APQA export health certificate
Responsible: APQA
6
Within 10 days before arrival in Denmark.
EU Animal Health Certificate (AHC)
Responsible: Authorised vet
7
On travel day.
APQA clearance at ICN departure
Responsible: APQA, airline cargo
Checklist
Denmark: entry requirements
Requirement
Detail
Microchip
Required. ISO 11784/11785, 15-digit non-encrypted. Before rabies vaccination.
Rabies vaccination
Required. After microchip. At least 21 days before titre test blood draw.
Rabies titre test
Required. FAVN rabies antibody titre test at an EU-approved laboratory. Minimum 0.5 IU/ml. South Korea is unlisted under EU Regulation 2016/429. 90-day waiting period from blood draw date.
Quarantine
None for compliant pets.
Import permit
Not required.
Health certificate
EU Animal Health Certificate (AHC), issued within 10 days before arrival in Denmark. No bilingual requirement.
APQA (Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency) export health certificate. Issued after APQA veterinary inspection at Incheon International (ICN).
Health certificate
Issued by an accredited veterinarian. Documents microchip, rabies vaccination, and full health status.
Costs
What this route typically costs
1
FAVN titre test at EU-approved laboratory: KRW 80,000 to KRW 150,000 (approximately £45 to £85)
2
APQA export health certificate: KRW 10,000 to KRW 30,000
3
Vaccinations and consultation: KRW 50,000 to KRW 120,000
4
IATA-compliant travel crate: KRW 80,000 to KRW 300,000
5
Cargo airline fees (ICN to CPH): KRW 400,000 to KRW 1,100,000
6
EU AHC: KRW 30,000 to KRW 80,000
7
Pet transport agent fee: KRW 300,000 to KRW 700,000
Critical points
Read before you book
⚠ South Korea is unlisted for EU pet travel. The FAVN titre test and 90-day wait apply to all EU member states, including Denmark.
⚠ Denmark does not require the echinococcus tapeworm treatment. No tapeworm treatment step needed on this route.
⚠ Denmark has a 13-breed ban under the Danish Dog Act. Check whether your dog breed is listed before booking.
⚠ The APQA export certificate and the EU AHC are separate documents. Ensure both are organised and current.
Carriers
Airlines on this route
Korean Air Cargo
Incheon (ICN) to Copenhagen (CPH) via European hub. Korean Air accepts pets as cargo.
Cargo Only
SAS Cargo
SAS operates into CPH from various European hubs. Check connections from Seoul.
Cargo Only
Lufthansa Cargo
ICN via Frankfurt (FRA) to CPH. Lufthansa Cargo accepts pets.
Cargo Only
KLM Cargo
ICN via Amsterdam (AMS) to CPH. KLM Cargo accepts pets.
Cargo Only
Denmark entry requirements at a glance
Getting a pet into Denmark is a middle of the road process. The rules are well defined, so most of the work is simply staying on schedule.
Getting the details right
Work backwards from your travel date and add a buffer. Fixed waiting periods mean a single slipped appointment can push the whole move back by weeks.
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.
Book the titre test laboratory well ahead. Approved labs have limited slots and the sample takes time to process, so this is not something to leave to the final weeks.
FAQ
Common questions
Yes. Denmark does not quarantine pets from South Korea provided the EU requirements are met: ISO microchip, valid rabies vaccination, FAVN titre test (0.5 IU/ml), completed 90-day wait from the blood draw date, and EU AHC issued within 10 days before arrival. The key step is the 90-day wait, which cannot be shortened.
No. Denmark does not require a bilingual health certificate for pets from third countries. The EU Animal Health Certificate in English, completed by an authorised vet in South Korea, satisfies Denmark’s entry documentation requirement.
The APQA export health certificate is issued by South Korea’s Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency after inspection at Incheon. It is the Korean government’s document confirming export compliance. The EU Animal Health Certificate (AHC) is a standardised EU document issued by an authorised vet in Korea, confirming compliance with EU entry requirements. Both are needed; one does not replace the other.
Frankfurt and Amsterdam are the most common connecting hubs. Lufthansa Cargo via Frankfurt and KLM Cargo via Amsterdam both offer reliable pet cargo connections to Copenhagen. Korean Air Cargo also connects ICN to CPH via European hubs. The total transit time and crate size limits vary by carrier, so confirm with the airline when booking.
Airline guides
Korean Air Cargo
SAS Cargo
Lufthansa Cargo
KLM Cargo
Breed guides
Check breed-specific airline rules and country bans.