Denmark Pet Import Requirements 2026: Dogs & Cats

Bringing a dog or cat to Denmark in 2026 falls into the easy category for international pet travel. Denmark is in Europe. Denmark does not routinely quarantine pets that arrive with complete paperwork.

Reviewed by Clifford Wilson, Founder of ClearToFly.pet. Compiled from official government and airline documentation. Last reviewed 2026-06-08.

Core pet import requirements for Denmark

Required documents for Denmark

Plan to present the following at check-in and on arrival:

Breeds banned from entry to Denmark

The following dog breeds are prohibited from entering Denmark. Crossbreeds and look-alikes may also be denied entry:

Important notes on Denmark pet import

Follows EU Pet Travel Scheme. Mandatory 21-day waiting period after primary rabies vaccination before entry. Pets from non-listed third countries require a rabies titer test with a 3-month wait. Denmark has strict breed-specific legislation banning 13 breeds under the Danish Dog Act (Hundeloven). Banned breeds and their crossbreeds are prohibited from being owned, bred, or imported. Maximum 5 pets per traveler.

Plan your pet's trip to Denmark

Use the ClearToFly Trip Planner to build a personalized checklist with exact deadlines for your route into Denmark. Compare carriers that fly your route on the airline pet policy directory, or get expert eyes on your paperwork with a Route Review.

Always verify Denmark pet import rules with the official source

Government pet import rules change without notice. Before booking flights, confirm requirements directly with the Denmark veterinary authority via the official source: https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/tracesnt/. We also recommend cross-referencing the USDA APHIS Pet Travel database for U.S.-origin pets.

Data last verified 2026-06-08 from EU TRACES. Country code: DK.