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Bringing your pet to Denmark
Microchip, rabies shot at least 21 days before travel and a new animal health certificate (AHC) from an official vet for every trip — a pet passport no longer works if you live in Great Britain.
Time you needAt least 22 days if you start from scratch
Easy to get wrong on this route
- Travelling on a pet passport — residents of Great Britain can’t use one for the EU, even if it was issued in the EU.
- Getting the AHC too early — it’s only valid for entry for 10 days after the official vet signs it.
- DogsBringing one of Denmark’s 13 banned breeds or a mix — the ban applies to tourists too.
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QuarantineNone if rules are met
Rabies blood testNot needed from Great Britain
PermitNo permit — a new AHC for every trip
Rules checked Oct 28, 2026 against official sources · Dogs & cats · Free route check for your date →
Flying from somewhere else?From the US →From another EU country →
Step by step
- At least 21 days beforeMicrochip, then rabies vaccine
Microchip before or at the same visit as the rabies shot; pet at least 12 weeks old. Wait 21 full days after a first vaccination (no wait after an on-time booster). - Within 10 days before arrivalAnimal health certificate (AHC)
Signed by an official vet (OV). Valid for entry for 10 days from the day it’s issued, then 6 months for onward EU travel and coming home. Bring proof of the microchip date and vaccinations. - On arrivalEnter through a travellers’ point of entry
Show the AHC at the travellers’ point of entry when you arrive.
Watch out
- If you live in England, Scotland or Wales you can’t use a pet passport to enter the EU — even one issued in the EU. Using one can get your pet refused entry.
- A new AHC for every trip. One AHC covers up to 5 pets; more than 5 by car only for a registered competition, show or sporting event.
- Microchip after the rabies shot = the vaccine does not count. Vaccinate again and wait 21 days.
- These rules are for travel from England, Scotland and Wales. Northern Ireland has its own.
- Denmark bans 13 dog breeds and their mixes — including Pitbull Terrier, Tosa Inu, American Staffordshire Terrier, American Bulldog, Dogo Argentino, Boerboel, Kangal and several ovcharka breeds — even for tourists. Driving straight through is allowed.
Official sources: www.gov.uk · en.foedevarestyrelsen.dk. Not legal or veterinary advice — confirm with your vet, your airline and the destination's authority.
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