The science here is simpler than it sounds. Denmark asks for a microchip before anything else, and that one detail derails more dog owners than any other requirement on the list. Get the chip, the rabies vaccine, the import permit, and the health certificate in the right sequence and the border becomes routine. Pixel and I have run this exact checklist, so let's walk through Denmark together, step by careful step.
Bringing a pet to Denmark requires three documents in the right order: a microchip, a rabies vaccine within the destination's wait window, and a government-endorsed health certificate. The table below lays out exactly what's required, what's not, and where each rule comes from.
How Denmark handles your pet Greenland is NOT in the EU but is part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Mandatory import permit from the Greenland Representation in Copenhagen (Groenlands Repraesentation) is required for ALL pet imports, in addition to local municipality approval which must be obtained first. Dogs are FORBIDDEN north of the 66th parallel (Kangaamiut northward, including Sisimiut, Kangerlussuaq, Qaanaaq) and throughout East Greenland east of the 44th western longitude, to protect the genetic integrity of the Greenlandic sled-dog population. Permit and all certificates must accompany the animal to Greenland or it will be denied entry. Processing time approx. 3 business days. Veterinary oversight provided by the Veterinary and Food Authority of Greenland (Naalakkersuisut).
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Cabin policy Minimum age 12 weeks …Shepherd Dog (ovtcharka) 10) Caucasian Shepherd Dog (ovtcharka) 11) South Russian Shepherd Dog (ovtcharka) 12) Tornjak 13) Sarplaninac Cross-breeds of any of the breeds mentioned above are also not allowed in Denmark.… verified 2026-07-14 Advance booking notice 24 hours It eases the checks if you notify the travellers' point of entry at least 24 hours before your arrival. verified 2026-07-14 Banned destinations ✗ YesThere are certain dog breeds that you may not move to Denmark These 13 dog breeds are not allowed in Denmark: 1) Pitt Bull Terrier 2) Tosa Inu 3) American Staffordshire Terrier 4) Fila Brasileiro 5) Dogo Argentino 6)… verified 2026-07-14 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Minimum age 12 weeks Animal health requirements Rabies vaccination Dog, cats and ferrets must be vaccinated against rabies: They must be at least 12 weeks at the time of vaccination. verified 2026-07-15 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ Yesr approved quarantine establishments in the Member State of destination. Animal Health Certificate Consignments of dogs, cats and ferrets must be accompanied by an animal health certificate when imported from the third… verified 2026-07-15 Health certificate validity 14 days A health certificate must be issued for your dog The health certificate must be issued no earlier than 14 days before your dog is moved to Greenland. verified 2026-07-14 Import permit copy required ✓ YesHow to do it You must get an import permit in order to bring your dog to Greenland You will need an import permit from the Greenlandic Representation in Copenhagen as well as a permit from the municipality in Greenland… verified 2026-07-14 Microchip · Required ✓ YesYour dog must have a valid identification The dog must be marked with a microchip or by a clearly readable tattoo applied before July 3, 2011. verified 2026-07-28 Microchip · Standard ISO Standard 11784 The technical requirements of the microchip must comply with ISO Standard 11784 and apply HDX or FDX-B technology and be capable of being read by a reading device compatible with ISO Standard 11785. verified 2026-07-28 Microchip · Tattoo accepted ✓ YesYour dog must have a valid identification The dog must be marked with a microchip or by a clearly readable tattoo applied before July 3, 2011. verified 2026-07-23 Microchip · Must be done before vaccination ✓ YesThe dog must be at least 12 weeks old on the date of the vaccination. The date of vaccination must not precede the date of application or date of reading of the microchip or tattoo. verified 2026-07-14 Quarantine · Type quarantine establishments Exception for dogs, cats and ferrets intended for a confined establishments or quarantine establishments As an exception, the importation of consignments of dogs, cats and ferrets intended for a confined… verified 2026-07-15 Quarantine · Required ✓ YesConsignments of dogs, cats and ferrets destined for direct import into an approved quarantine establishment must remain at that establishment for at least six months from the date of their arrival in case of… verified 2026-07-15 Quarantine · Duration 0 days …primary vaccination. The date of the completion of the primary vaccination is therefore considered as day 0 verified 2026-07-14 Quarantine · Pre-approval required ✓ YesConsignments of dogs, cats and ferrets destined for direct import into an approved quarantine establishment must remain at that establishment for at least six months from the date of their arrival in case of… verified 2026-07-15 Quarantine · Reduced duration 0 days …primary vaccination. The date of the completion of the primary vaccination is therefore considered as day 0 verified 2026-07-14 Quarantine · Approved facility required ✓ YesConsignments of dogs, cats and ferrets destined for direct import into an approved quarantine establishment must remain at that establishment for at least six months from the date of their arrival in case of… verified 2026-07-15 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Required ✗ NoNon-listed countries are all non-EU countries not listed in Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2026/636. Dogs moved from a non-listed country will require a rabies antibody titration test. verified 2026-07-14 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Minimum level iu ml 0.5 I, the undersigned official veterinarian (1)/veterinarian authorised by the competent authority (1) of _____________________________________ (insert name of territory or third country) certify that: / Undertegnede… verified 2026-07-25 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Approved laboratory required ✓ YesThe test must be performed in a laboratory approved for tests for antibodies against Nipah disease virus by the competent veterinary authorities in a sample of blood taken during the last 10 days prior to the date of… verified 2026-07-28 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Waiting period after test days 30 days The blood sample is taken during a period starting at least 30 days after the date of the primary vaccination, within an ongoing valid vaccination series, and ending 3 months before the health certificate is issued verified 2026-07-15 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Test must follow vaccination days 30 days …the requirement for valid rabies vaccination. A rabies antibody titration test must be carried out At least 30 days after the rabies vaccination and at least 3 months prior to the movement of the dog to Denmark, your dog verified 2026-07-14 Import permit · Required ✓ YesHow to do it You must get an import permit in order to bring your dog to Greenland You will need an import permit from the Greenlandic Representation in Copenhagen as well as a permit from the municipality in Greenland… verified 2026-07-14 Import permit · Lead time 30 days …test before they may be imported into Denmark. The blood sample is taken during a period starting at least 30 days after the date of the primary vaccination, within an ongoing valid vaccination series, and ending 3… verified 2026-07-15 Import permit · Documents required to obtain . Your application 2. Documentation for rabies vaccination 3. Vaccination certificate 4. Health certificate and declaration from the owner 5. Permit from the municipality of residence 6. If your dog is female: Documentation for spaying Send the documents to: The Greenlandic Representation Strandgade 91 Postbox 2151 DK-1016 København K Denmark or by e-mail: journal@ghsdk.dk Send your application an eive an import permit You need to send the following: 1. Your application 2. Documentation for rabies vaccination 3. Vaccination certificate 4. Health certificate and declaration from the owner 5. Permit from the municipality of residence 6. If your dog is female: Documentation for spaying Send the documents to: The Greenlandic Representation Strandgade 91 Postbox 2151 DK-1016 København K Denmark or by e-mail: journal@ghsdk.dk Send your application and documents in due time before your departure verified 2026-07-14 Health certificate · Issuer ✓ YesThe animal health certificate must either be completed and issued by an official veterinarian (official veterinarian) from the veterinary authority or completed and issued by a practicing veterinarian and then… verified 2026-07-28 Health certificate · Required ✓ YesYour dog must be accompanied by an Animal Health Certificate You will need to contact the country's veterinary authority to find out what procedures must be followed, e.g. in relation to issuing an animal health… verified 2026-07-28 Health certificate · Endorsed by official_veterinarian_country_of_dispatch The Animal Health Certificate must be filled out and issued by an official veterinarian from the competent veterinary authority or by an authorised veterinarian and then endorsed by the competent veterinary authorities… verified 2026-07-14 Health certificate · Validity days 10 days …Nipah disease virus by the competent veterinary authorities in a sample of blood taken during the last 10 days prior to the date of departure. The above mentioned requirements must be documented by a Malaysian… verified 2026-07-14 Health certificate · Government endorsed ✓ Yeschecks in Denmark are free of charge, however the checks may cost a fee in other EU countries. Your dog must be accompanied by a Veterinary Certificate Different versions of the Veterinary Certificate are allowed.… verified 2026-06-19 Microchip required · Microchip required ✓ YesYour dog must have a valid identification The dog must be marked with a microchip or by a clearly readable tattoo applied before July 3, 2011. verified 2026-06-19 Other vaccinations · Distemper ✓ YesYour dog must be vaccinated against distemper and parvovirus infection Your dog must have the primary vaccinations against distemper and parvovirus and the re-vaccination with a maximum of 12 months apart. verified 2026-07-28 Other vaccinations · Parvovirus ✓ YesYour dog must be vaccinated against distemper and parvovirus infection Your dog must have the primary vaccinations against distemper and parvovirus and the re-vaccination with a maximum of 12 months apart. verified 2026-07-28 Rabies vaccination · Required ✓ YesAnimal health requirements Rabies vaccination Dog, cats and ferrets must be vaccinated against rabies: They must be at least 12 weeks at the time of vaccination. verified 2026-07-16 Rabies vaccination · Booster required ✓ YesA revaccination must be considered a primary vaccination if it was not carried out within the period of validity of the previous rabies vaccination. verified 2026-07-28 Rabies vaccination · Booster interval 12 months If your dog has already been vaccinated against rabies If the former vaccination is still valid, that is less than 12 months since the former vaccination, a re-vaccination will be valid immediately verified 2026-07-24 Rabies vaccination · Waiting period after vaccination 21 days On the day of dispatch to Denmark at least 21 days must have passed since the end of the primary vaccination against rabies. verified 2026-07-15 Rabies vaccination · Min age at vaccination 12 weeks Animal health requirements Rabies vaccination Dog, cats and ferrets must be vaccinated against rabies: They must be at least 12 weeks at the time of vaccination verified 2026-07-15 Tapeworm treatment · Drug praziquantel us multilocularis; - consist of an approved medicinal product which contains the appropriate dose of praziquantel or pharmacologically active substances, which alone or in combination, have been proven to reduce the burden… verified 2026-07-23 Tapeworm treatment · Required ✓ Yesthe dogs described in Box I.28 are destined for a Member State or zone thereof with disease free status from Echinococcus multilocularis ( 9) and have been treated against Echinococcus multilocularis, and the details of… verified 2026-07-23 Tapeworm treatment · Window min hours before arrival 24 …enters the territory of the EU. It eases the checks if you notify the travellers' point of entry at least 24 hours before your arrival. At the travellers' point of entry your dog's identity and accompanying documents… verified 2026-07-14 Rabies vaccination required · Rabies vaccination required ✓ YesIf your dog needs e.g. a rabies vaccination carried out in the country you have chosen before you can bring the dog back to the territory of the EU, the certification for this vaccination must be given on a seperate… verified 2026-06-19 Other rules Pets accepted ✓ Acceptedn movement within the EU: Go to Movement of dogs, cats and ferrets within the EU Establishment of origin Import of dogs, cats or ferrets is allowed if the animals are being dispatched from their establishment of origin… verified 2026-07-15 Pet passport required ✓ YesYour dog must have a valid EU Pet Passport Prior to moving your dog it must have a valid EU Pet Passport. verified 2026-06-19 Dangerous breeds banned ✗ YesThere are certain dog breeds that you may not move to Denmark These 13 dog breeds are not allowed in Denmark: 1) Pitt Bull Terrier 2) Tosa Inu 3) American Staffordshire Terrier 4) Fila Brasileiro 5) Dogo Argentino 6)… verified 2026-07-14 Restricted breeds list American Staffordshire Terrier, Bull Terrier, Central Asian Shepherd, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Tosa Inu There are certain dog breeds that you may not move to Denmark These 13 dog breeds are not allowed in Denmark: 1) Pitt Bull Terrier 2) Tosa Inu 3) American Staffordshire Terrier 4) Fila Brasileiro 5) Dogo Argentino 6)… verified 2026-07-14 Breed restrictions apply ✗ YesThere are certain dog breeds that you may not move to Denmark These 13 dog breeds are not allowed in Denmark: 1) Pitt Bull Terrier 2) Tosa Inu 3) American Staffordshire Terrier 4) Fila Brasileiro 5) Dogo Argentino 6)… verified 2026-07-14 Cabin policy Minimum age 15 weeks Please note - Cats may not be moved to Danmark if they are under 15 weeks old. verified 2026-07-14 Advance booking notice 24 hours It eases the checks if you notify the travellers' point of entry at least 24 hours before your arrival. verified 2026-07-14 Hold & cargo policy Cargo: Minimum age 12 weeks ccination Dog, cats and ferrets must be vaccinated against rabies: They must be at least 12 weeks at the time of vaccination. verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ Yeshe possibility for veterinary assistance in Greenland is very limited. Write an application for an import permit for your cat or ferret The application does not have to follow a specific form. You may send a letter or… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Crate must have/be live-animal label o to Legislation - Animal Health Law Go to Legislation - Movement and import of live animals Are you travelling with you own pet animal? Pet owners travelling with their pet animal and where the movement of the pet… verified 2026-07-15 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ Yesossibility of exemption from the requirement for valid rabies vaccination. Your cat or ferret must be accompanied by an Animal Health Certificate The model animal health certificate for non-commercial movements of pet… verified 2026-07-14 Health certificate validity 14 days A health certificate must be issued for your cat or ferret The health certificate must be issued no earlier than 14 days before your cat or ferret is moved to Greenland. verified 2026-07-14 Government endorsed cert required ✓ YesThe certificate must be issued by an official veterinarian of the country of dispatch. verified 2026-07-15 Import permit copy required ✓ YesMalaysia Australia Other countries Show result How to do it You will need to get an import permit in order to bring your cat or ferret to Greenland You will need an import permit from the Greenlandic Representation in… verified 2026-07-14 Microchip · Required ✓ YesIdentification Dogs, cats and ferrets must be individually identified with an injectable transponder (microchip), prior to the import to the EU. verified 2026-07-15 Microchip · Standard ISO Standard 11784 The technical requirements of the microchip must comply with ISO Standard 11784 and apply HDX or FDX-B technology and be capable of being read by a reading device compatible with ISO Standard 11785 verified 2026-07-14 Microchip · Tattoo accepted ✓ YesYour cat or ferret must have a valid identification The cat or ferret must be marked with a microchip or by a clearly readable tattoo applied before July 3, 2011 verified 2026-07-14 Microchip · Must be done before vaccination ✓ YesThe cat or ferret must be at least 12 weeks old on the date of the vaccination. The date of vaccination must not precede the date of application or date of reading of the microchip or tattoo. verified 2026-07-14 Quarantine · Type quarantine establishments Exception for dogs, cats and ferrets intended for a confined establishments or quarantine establishments As an exception, the importation of consignments of dogs, cats and ferrets intended for a confined… verified 2026-07-15 Quarantine · Required ✓ Yes8 hours prior to the time of loading for dispatch to the EU. Exception for dogs, cats and ferrets intended for a confined establishments or quarantine establishments As an exception, the importation of consignments of… verified 2026-07-15 Quarantine · Duration 0 days …primary vaccination. The date of the completion of the primary vaccination is therefore considered as day 0 verified 2026-07-14 Quarantine · Pre-approval required ✓ YesConsignments of dogs, cats and ferrets destined for direct import into an approved quarantine establishment must remain at that establishment for at least six months from the date of their arrival in case of… verified 2026-07-15 Quarantine · Approved facility required ✓ YesConsignments of dogs, cats and ferrets destined for direct import into an approved quarantine establishment must remain at that establishment for at least six months from the date of their arrival in case of… verified 2026-07-15 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Required ✓ YesDogs moved from a non-listed country will require a rabies antibody titration test verified 2026-07-14 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Minimum level iu ml 5 …that a sufficient amount of antibodies against rabies are present The result of the test must be at least 0,5 IU/ml or more verified 2026-07-14 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Approved laboratory required ✓ YesThe test must be performed in a laboratory approved for tests for antibodies against Nipah disease virus by the competent veterinary authorities in a sample of blood taken during the last 10 days prior to the date of… verified 2026-07-14 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Waiting period after test days 60 days …for a confined establishment in Danmark must remain at that confined establishment for a period of at least 60 days after the date of their import into the Union verified 2026-07-15 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Test must follow vaccination days 30 days The blood sample is taken during a period starting at least 30 days after the date of the primary vaccination, within an ongoing valid vaccination series, and ending 3 months before the health certificate is issued. verified 2026-07-20 Import permit · Required ✓ YesSend your application and certificates to the Greenlandic Representation to receive an import permit You need to send the following: 1. verified 2026-07-14 Health certificate · Issuer an official veterinarian The Animal Health Certificate must be filled out and issued by an official veterinarian from the competent veterinary authority or by an authorised veterinarian and then endorsed by the competent… verified 2026-07-14 Health certificate · Required ✓ YesA certified copy of the vaccination information must be attached to the animal health certificate accompanying the consignment. verified 2026-07-15 Health certificate · Endorsed by competent veterinary authorities …from the competent veterinary authority or by an authorised veterinarian and then endorsed by the competent veterinary authorities in the country from where the animal is moved. verified 2026-07-28 Health certificate · Validity days 14 days A health certificate must be issued for your cat or ferret The health certificate must be issued no earlier than 14 days before your cat or ferret is moved to Greenland. verified 2026-07-14 Health certificate · Government endorsed ✓ YesThe Animal Health Certificate must be filled out and issued by an official veterinarian from the competent veterinary authority or by an authorised veterinarian and then endorsed by the competent veterinary authorities… verified 2026-07-28 Rabies vaccination · Required ✓ YesA revaccination must be considered a primary vaccination if it was not carried out within the period of validity of the previous rabies vaccination. verified 2026-07-14 Rabies vaccination · Booster required ✓ YesAnimal health requirements Rabies vaccination Dog, cats and ferrets must be vaccinated against rabies: They must be at least 12 weeks at the time of vaccination verified 2026-07-15 Rabies vaccination · Waiting period after vaccination 21 days On the day of dispatch to Denmark at least 21 days must have passed since the end of the primary vaccination against rabies. verified 2026-07-15 Rabies vaccination · Min age at vaccination 12 weeks Animal health requirements Rabies vaccination Dog, cats and ferrets must be vaccinated against rabies: They must be at least 12 weeks at the time of vaccination verified 2026-07-15 Tapeworm treatment · Required ✓ Yesox I.28 are destined for a Member State or zone thereof with disease free status from Echinococcus multilocularis ( 9) and have been treated against Echinococcus multilocularis, and the details of the treatment carried… verified 2026-07-23 Internal parasite treatment · Required ✓ YesYour cat or ferret must be kept isolated from other cats or ferrets and dewormed Your cat or ferret must be isolated from other cats or ferrets from the day the health certificate is issued and until it is moved to… verified 2026-07-14 Other rules Pets accepted ✓ Acceptedn movement within the EU: Go to Movement of dogs, cats and ferrets within the EU Establishment of origin Import of dogs, cats or ferrets is allowed if the animals are being dispatched from their establishment of origin… verified 2026-07-15
Timing chain
Day -90 microchip implant · Day -21 rabies vaccine deadline · Day -10 health certificate issued · Day 0 arrive at customs
Breed restrictions
Banned breeds: Bull Terrier, Tosa Inu, American Staffordshire Terrier, Fila Brasileiro, Dogo Argentino, American Bulldog verified 2026-07-28
Restricted breeds: Food Administration Dominican Republic Cats, A Rabies Vaccination Certificate verified 2026-07-06
Ports of entry
Copenhagen Airport, KastrupBillund AirportAalborg Airportverified 2026-07-14
The rabies vaccination cannot precede the microchip. The chip must be implanted and readable first, then the vaccine follows on a later date. Book the microchip appointment before scheduling the rabies shot. The dog must also be at least 12 weeks old on the vaccination date. A vaccine dated before the chip is void, forcing a full restart and a new waiting period.
Six breeds are banned from entering Denmark: Bull Terrier, Tosa Inu, American Staffordshire Terrier, Fila Brasileiro, Dogo Argentino, and American Bulldog. Confirm the breed classification on the health certificate before travel. Crosses of these breeds fall under the same ban. A banned dog is refused at the border regardless of complete paperwork. Verify the breed status before booking any transport into Denmark.
Frequently asked
Does my pet need a microchip for Denmark? Yes. Denmark requires an ISO-standard microchip, and it must be fitted before the rabies vaccination to be valid. How long before travel must the rabies vaccine be given for Denmark? The rabies vaccine must take effect at least 21 days before entry, and can be given from 12 weeks of age. Travelling before that window makes the vaccination invalid at the border. What if my flight is delayed past my health certificate validity? If the certificate window expires before you board, you'll need a re-issue. Build a 1-2 day buffer between the cert date and departure to absorb minor delays. What happens if I forget a document? At the destination airport: at best, an extended inspection while you produce backup; at worst, the pet is held in quarantine or returned to origin at your cost. Bring printed copies.
The import permit carries a lead time of 30 days. Submit the permit application at least a month before the intended travel date. The rabies antibody titration blood sample sits within this same preparation window. Late applications cannot be expedited to meet an earlier departure. Mark the 30-day mark on the calendar and file the paperwork before it passes to avoid a delayed trip.
Denmark rewards owners who sequence the microchip, vaccine, and permit correctly, and it punishes those who rush. The science here is simpler than it sounds once the dates line up. Pixel makes friends with every customs officer because his paperwork always matches. Build your personalized plan with Pawgo's plan-builder for your exact dogs and departure date, and let it map every deadline so nothing surprises you at the Danish border.
Glossary
ISO chip ISO 11784/11785 — the universal microchip standard. FAVN Fluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralization — a rabies serology test required by rabies-free destinations. Brachycephalic Snub-nosed breeds (French Bulldogs, Pugs, Persians, Himalayans) with restricted airline acceptance due to heat-stress risk. AVIH Animal Vehicle In Hold — IATA's term for cargo pet shipment, with fees that vary by carrier and route.
