Seeds & Plants → Germany

EU phytosanitary rules apply

Details

Germany follows EU Plant Health Regulation 2016/2031: most seeds and live plants from non-EU countries require a phytosanitary certificate issued by the origin country's plant-protection authority. Limited personal-quantity exemption: up to 5 packets of vegetable / flower seeds for personal sowing and one bouquet of cut flowers may enter without certification. Plants in soil are categorically prohibited from non-EU origins.

Documentation required

• Phytosanitary certificate for non-EU origins

Legal reference

EU Plant Health Regulation 2016/2031

Practical advice

Check EU phytosanitary requirements for your specific seed types before travel.

Customs authority

Zollkriminalamt / Zoll (German Customs — Federal Customs Administration) · https://www.zoll.de