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Denmark pet travel requirements
for dogs, cats, and ferrets

Denmark has a strict breed ban for 13 dog breeds and does not allow young pets under 16 weeks. Check the list before you book.

Rabies 21-day rule EU Pet Passport Breed restrictions Young pets not permitted

What your pet needs for Denmark entry

  1. 1

    Microchip (ISO 11784/11785)

    Must be implanted before or on the same day as the rabies vaccination.

  2. 2

    Rabies vaccination — 21-day wait for primary vaccines

    Boosters given within validity have no wait. Lapsed boosters restart the 21-day clock.

  3. 3

    ⚠ Breed restrictions apply

    Certain dog breeds may be restricted — check with the national authority before travelling.

  4. 4

    EU Pet Passport or Animal Health Certificate (AHC)

    EU/EEA-origin pets need a valid EU Pet Passport; arrivals from other countries need a government-endorsed AHC issued within 10 days of travel.

Check your compliance

Vaccination type

The date the rabies vaccine was administered

When you plan to cross the border with your pet

Pet type

Travelling to Denmark with your pet

Denmark is a welcoming destination for dog owners, with extensive coast paths, cycling infrastructure, and dog-friendly accommodation — but it enforces one of Europe's strictest breed bans. The Danish Dangerous Dogs Act prohibits 13 specific breeds and their crosses from entering Denmark, including Pit Bull Terrier, Tosa Inu, American Staffordshire Terrier, Fila Brasileiro, and Dogo Argentino. These dogs cannot enter Denmark regardless of temperament.

Additionally, Denmark has not opted into the EU young-pet derogation, so pets under 16 weeks (approximately) cannot enter. For compliant pets, Denmark applies standard EU Regulation 576/2013: microchip, valid rabies vaccination, and EU Pet Passport for intra-EU travel, or AHC for pets from outside the EU/EEA. No tapeworm treatment or quarantine is required.

Frequently asked questions

Which dog breeds are banned from entering Denmark?
Denmark bans 13 breeds and their crosses: Pit Bull Terrier, Tosa Inu (Japanese Tosa), American Staffordshire Terrier, Fila Brasileiro, Dogo Argentino, American Bulldog, Boerboel, Kangal, Central Asian Shepherd Dog, Caucasian Shepherd Dog, South Russian Ovtcharka, Tornjak, and Sarplaninac. Mixed breeds involving these are also prohibited. The ban is strictly enforced and can result in confiscation.
Denmark doesn't allow young pets — what age can my puppy enter?
Denmark has not opted into the EU young-pet derogation. Pets must be vaccinated (minimum age 12 weeks) and have completed the full 21-day post-vaccination wait. The earliest a puppy or kitten can realistically enter Denmark is approximately 15 weeks of age.
Is there a ferry from Germany to Denmark — do pet rules apply at sea?
Yes. Pet travel rules apply regardless of the crossing method. Pets on ferries from Germany (e.g. Puttgarden–Rødby) or Sweden (Helsingborg–Helsingør) are subject to Danish entry requirements. Ensure you have your EU Pet Passport and that your dog is not on the banned breed list before boarding.

Related resources

Rabies 21-Day Rule Calculator

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