Official Import Rules
Denmark follows EU pet regulations. From EU countries: EU Pet Passport with ISO microchip and valid rabies vaccination (minimum 21 days old). From listed third countries: health certificate, microchip, and rabies vaccination. From non-listed third countries: FAVN titer test with 3-month wait.
Since 1 January 2025, Denmark no longer permits the import of dogs, cats, or ferrets that are not vaccinated against rabies. Any transitional exception for young unvaccinated animals has been removed under Danish national implementing rules.
Denmark does NOT require tapeworm treatment for cats. Greenland and the Faroe Islands have separate, stricter import rules — check directly with their authorities before travel.
Regulatory Update — April 2026
The EU's legacy pet movement regulation (No 576/2013) transitioned to the new Animal Health Law framework on 22 April 2026. Core requirements remain unchanged — microchip, rabies vaccination, EU Pet Passport or Animal Health Certificate — but border authorities are now enforcing stricter document checking. In particular, the microchip-before-vaccination sequencing rule is being scrutinised more carefully: if your cat's rabies vaccination was administered before the microchip was implanted, that vaccination is invalid for EU entry. Ensure all documents are complete, correctly sequenced, and that microchip numbers match across every certificate before travelling.
As of 22 April 2026, a new EU rule limits the number of dogs, cats, and ferrets that may travel together in a single vehicle within the EU to a maximum of five animals. This limit applies per vehicle, which affects travellers sharing private transport. If more than five animals travel in one vehicle without an exemption (such as travel to competitions or exhibitions), an animal health certificate is required instead of a standard pet passport.
Medical Roadmap
Microchip (ISO 11784/11785)
Rabies vaccination (required; 21-day wait; no unvaccinated animals permitted from 1 January 2025)
EU Pet Passport or third-country veterinary certificate
Tapeworm treatment NOT required for cats
If travelling in a shared vehicle with more than 5 pets (dogs, cats, or ferrets combined), an animal health certificate is required instead of a standard pet passport (rule in effect from 22 April 2026)
No additional Danish-specific requirements
Preparation Checklist
4 weeks before
10 days before
Travel day
Cost Breakdown
Quarantine Information
None for EU/listed countries
City & Housing Tips
Copenhagen, Aarhus, and Odense have excellent vet facilities. Denmark is very cat-friendly with strong welfare protections. Most apartments allow cats. The Øresund Bridge connects Denmark to Sweden — useful for cross-border travel with pets.
Vets & Common Parasites
Excellent veterinary care throughout Denmark. Den Danske Dyrlægeforening maintains a registry of vets. Emergency clinics available in Copenhagen and other major cities. Vet costs are moderate by Scandinavian standards.
Find Vets in DenmarkExit Rules — Leaving Denmark
EU Pet Passport for EU travel. Health certificate from an Official Veterinarian for non-EU destinations. Fødevarestyrelsen can endorse documents. Note that rules for Greenland and the Faroe Islands differ from mainland Denmark.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, extremely easy. Both are EU/EEA countries so just an EU Pet Passport with valid rabies vaccination is needed. You can even drive across the Øresund Bridge.
Denmark has restrictions on certain dog breeds but no breed restrictions for cats.
Very much so. Copenhagen has a strong animal welfare culture, plenty of vet clinics, and most rental properties accept cats.
Community Tips
Start the paperwork at least 4–6 months before your travel date. Airline pet policies change frequently — always confirm directly with your carrier close to departure.
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