Goods Across Borders · Customs rule card
Pets (Dogs) → Germany
Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2025-01-15
RESTRICTED
EU Pet Passport from EU; AHC from non-EU
Details
Germany follows EU pet travel regulations. Dogs from EU countries need an EU Pet Passport with current rabies vaccination. Dogs from non-EU countries require a veterinary health certificate, rabies vaccination, and blood titer test (from non-listed countries). Microchip required (ISO 11784/11785).
Quantity limit
Personal pets
Documentation required
- EU Pet Passport or AHC
- Rabies vaccination
- Microchip
- Blood titer test (unlisted countries)
Legal reference
EU Regulation 576/2013
Practical advice
EU pets: straightforward with Pet Passport. Non-EU: blood test required 30 days post-vaccination, 3 months before travel.
Customs authority
Zollkriminalamt / Zoll (German Customs — Federal Customs Administration) · https://www.zoll.de