Pet Transport from Uruguay to Denmark: 2026 Guide
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A move from Uruguay to Denmark with a dog or cat is mostly about preparing the documents in the right order. There is a fair amount of paperwork here, so plan on around 20-28 weeks. There is no routine quarantine, provided the paperwork is in order.
A rabies titre test is part of the process, and its waiting period drives the whole timeline. Read on for the requirements, timing and carrier options for this route.
The Uruguay to Denmark process
Responsible: Vet in Uruguay.
Responsible: MGAP-DGSG-registered vet.
Responsible: Vet and EU-approved laboratory.
Responsible: N/A
Responsible: MGAP-DGSG-registered vet and MGAP-DGSG.
Responsible: Owner or pet transport agent.
Denmark: entry requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Microchip | Required. ISO 11784/11785. Must be implanted before or on the same day as the first rabies vaccination. |
| Rabies vaccination | Required. Minimum age 12 weeks. 21-day wait after the primary vaccination before the titre test blood draw. |
| Rabies titre test | Required. Uruguay is an EU unlisted third country, so a FAVN or ELISA titre test at an EU-approved laboratory applies. Minimum result 0.5 IU/ml, blood drawn at least 30 days after vaccination, then a fixed 90-day wait from the blood draw date before entry into Denmark. Source: Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/131 and Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/636. |
| Quarantine | No routine quarantine for pets arriving with compliant documentation. |
| Import permit | Not required for non-commercial companion pet movements. |
| Health certificate | EU-format Animal Health Certificate endorsed by MGAP-DGSG, issued within 10 days of travel. |
Export requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Export permit | No formal export permit required for companion cats and dogs leaving Uruguay. |
| Health certificate | Official export health certificate from an MGAP-DGSG-registered veterinarian, endorsed by the Dirección General de Servicios Ganaderos (DGSG) within Uruguay's Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries (MGAP). Completed in EU format for entry into Denmark. Issued within 10 days of travel. |
What this route typically costs
| 1 | FAVN or ELISA titre test plus international sample shipping: USD 200-320. |
| 2 | MGAP-DGSG-endorsed export health certificate: USD 90-170. |
| 3 | Cargo fee, Montevideo to Copenhagen via Madrid or Amsterdam: USD 1,300-2,400 depending on crate size and season. |
| 4 | IATA-approved travel crate: USD 120-380. |
| 5 | Pet transport agent fees, if used: USD 400-900. |
| 6 | Total typical range: USD 2,100-4,100 over 5-7 months. |
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Denmark entry requirements at a glance
Getting the details right
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.
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.
Common questions
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