TH
Thailand
✈️
DK
Denmark
Pet Transport from Thailand to Denmark
22-28 weeks
Typical preparation
None
Quarantine on arrival
High
Route complexity
✓ Managed
Full door-to-door service
In short:
Preparing to move a pet from Thailand to Denmark
typically takes around 22-28 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
If you are relocating a pet from Thailand to Denmark, the process is manageable once you know the sequence. Allow about 22-28 weeks; the requirements are detailed but predictable once mapped out. Compliant pets are not held in quarantine on arrival.
This route requires a rabies titre test with a set waiting period, so do not leave it late. Use the timeline below to plan backwards from your travel date.
Step by step
The Thailand to Denmark process
1
First step. Before any vaccinations.
Implant ISO microchip (if not already done)
Responsible: Your veterinarian
2
After microchip. Record batch number and expiry date.
Rabies vaccination (primary)
Responsible: Your veterinarian
3
Blood drawn at least 30 days after last rabies vaccination. Allow 2-4 weeks for results.
Rabies FAVN titre test at EU-approved laboratory
Responsible: Your veterinarian + EU-approved laboratory
4
Starts from blood draw date. Non-negotiable.
3-month mandatory waiting period
Responsible: N/A: waiting period
5
Once travel date confirmed and waiting period is complete.
Book cargo space (Thai Airways BKK-CPH direct or alternative)
Responsible: You or your pet transport agent
6
Within 10 days of travel. DLD endorsement required.
Obtain EU Annex IV health certificate
Responsible: Official veterinarian + DLD
7
Cargo: 3-4 hours before departure. DVFA documentary check on arrival.
Travel day: cargo check-in BKK, DVFA inspection at CPH BCP on arrival
Responsible: You + THAI Cargo/airline cargo + DVFA inspector
Checklist
Denmark: entry requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Microchip | Required (ISO 11784/11785). Must be implanted before the first rabies vaccination. |
| Rabies vaccination | Required. Minimum age 12 weeks at time of vaccination. Must be given after microchipping. |
| Rabies titre test | Required. Thailand is a non-listed country under EU Regulation 576/2013. Rabies FAVN antibody titre test required: minimum 0.5 IU/ml at an EU-approved laboratory. Blood drawn at least 30 days after last rabies vaccination. Mandatory 3-month waiting period after satisfactory result. |
| Quarantine | No quarantine for compliant pets. DVFA documentary check at Copenhagen Airport BCP on arrival. |
| Import permit | Not required. Entry conditions governed by EU Regulation 576/2013. |
| Health certificate | Required. EU Annex IV veterinary health certificate for non-listed countries. Issued by official veterinarian, endorsed by DLD, valid for 10 days from issue. |
Leaving Thailand
Export requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Export permit | DLD (Department of Livestock Development) export permit required. Apply before travel. |
| Health certificate | DLD official veterinary health certificate required, endorsed by DLD, issued within 7 days of departure. Must be in the EU-required format for non-listed countries (Annex IV) or as directed by DVFA. |
Costs
What this route typically costs
| 1 | Airline cargo fees (BKK-CPH or multi-leg routing) |
| 2 | IATA-compliant travel crate |
| 3 | Veterinary fees: vaccinations, microchipping, health certificate |
| 4 | Rabies FAVN titre test laboratory fee |
| 5 | EU Annex IV health certificate preparation and DLD endorsement fee |
| 6 | Pet transport agent fee (recommended) |
Critical points
Read before you book
⚠ Thailand is a non-listed country under EU law. Titre test and 3-month waiting period are mandatory.
⚠ Microchip must be implanted before the first rabies vaccination.
⚠ 3-month wait is calculated from the blood draw date, not the titre test result date.
⚠ Thai Airways' BKK-CPH service is the most direct routing -- check current schedule before committing.
⚠ Always verify current regulations with DVFA and the EU authority before travel.
Carriers
Airlines on this route
Thai Airways
Cargo: Thai Airways operates BKK-CPH (Bangkok to Copenhagen) direct service. This is the most direct routing available for this route. THAI Cargo handles live animals in temperature-controlled hold. Book through THAI Cargo or an approved agent well in advance.
Lufthansa
Cargo: via Frankfurt FRA to CPH. Two-leg routing but Frankfurt is a well-equipped pet transit hub. Brachycephalic breeds restricted from cargo year-round.
Emirates
Cargo: via Dubai DXB to CPH. Brachycephalic breeds accepted with restrictions. Temperature embargoes during Gulf summer. Two-leg routing.
Qatar Airways
Cargo: via Doha DOH to CPH. Good pet cargo handling. Seasonal brachycephalic restrictions apply.
SAS (Scandinavian Airlines)
Cargo: SAS Cargo handles pet transport on CPH routes within Europe. Small pets in cabin on intra-European sectors. Useful for the final leg into CPH if routing via a European hub. Does not operate direct BKK-CPH.
KLM
Cargo: via Amsterdam AMS to CPH. KLM Cargo is reliable. Two-leg routing adds transit time.
How Denmark handles incoming pets
Denmark asks for several pieces of paperwork, and they all need to line up. A checklist and a clear timeline are your best tools here.
What experienced owners do
Get your pet used to the travel crate weeks in advance. A calm, crate-familiar animal travels far better than one meeting the crate for the first time at the airport.
Confirm live animal acceptance on every flight segment before booking. Not all aircraft or connections take pets, and cargo terms can differ leg to leg.
Keep every original document together and take copies. Border officials want originals, and a missing signature or date can hold up clearance.
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.
FAQ
Common questions
Yes. Thailand is a non-listed country under EU Regulation 576/2013. A rabies FAVN titre test is mandatory, with a minimum result of 0.5 IU/ml from an EU-approved laboratory. A 3-month waiting period applies from the date of the blood draw.
Thai Airways operates a direct BKK-CPH service which is the most practical option, as it avoids a mid-journey pet cargo transfer. Confirm current schedule and THAI Cargo pet acceptance before booking.
Your pet enters through the designated Border Control Post (BCP) at CPH. A DVFA official veterinarian checks the microchip, vaccination records, titre test result, and EU Annex IV health certificate. Compliant pets are released without quarantine.
Allow at least 22 weeks. The titre test and 3-month waiting period dominate the timeline. Add additional time for health certificate preparation and DLD endorsement.
It is the required health certificate format for pets entering EU countries from non-listed third countries. It covers microchip details, vaccination history, titre test results, and official health declarations. Must be issued by an official veterinarian, endorsed by DLD, and dated within 10 days of travel.
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