Taking Your Dog to Denmark
Use this 2026 checklist to prepare your dog for Denmark with the right microchip, rabies timing, EU health certificate, and entry-point rules.
Requirements for Bringing Your Dog to Denmark
ISO Microchip
Your dog must be identified with a microchip that complies with EU technical standards before the rabies vaccination used for travel documentation. Denmark follows the EU pet movement rules for identification.
Must be implanted before the rabies vaccine used for entry documentation.Rabies Vaccination
Dogs must be at least 12 weeks old before their first rabies vaccination. After a primary rabies vaccination, you must wait at least 21 days before the dog can enter Denmark. Booster vaccinations remain valid only if given before the previous vaccine expires.
Primary vaccine no earlier than 12 weeks of age; travel allowed at least 21 days after the primary vaccination.Rabies Titer Test
A rabies antibody titer test is not required for dogs traveling from the United States to Denmark under the standard EU non-commercial pet rules.
Not required for U.S. origin travel under standard non-commercial entry rules.Health Certificate
For travel from the United States, your dog needs the EU animal health certificate issued by a USDA-accredited veterinarian and endorsed by USDA APHIS. The certificate must be endorsed within 10 days of arrival in the EU. Airlines may also ask for APHIS Form 7001 or another airline form for boarding, but USDA notes the destination-country certificate is the one USDA endorses.
EU health certificate must be endorsed within 10 days before arrival in the EU.Owner/Authorized Person Rule
To qualify as non-commercial movement, the dog must accompany the owner or travel with an authorized person no more than 5 days before or after the owner, and the dog cannot be intended for sale or transfer of ownership.
Authorized person travel must be within 5 days before or after the owner’s trip.Import Permit
Denmark does not require a standard import permit for a privately owned dog entering under the normal non-commercial EU pet travel rules. Import permits are mentioned for special cases such as Greenland, not mainland Denmark.
Not required for standard non-commercial entry to Denmark.Parasite Treatment
Denmark does not impose the special Echinococcus multilocularis tapeworm treatment rule that applies to Finland, Ireland, Malta, Norway, and Northern Ireland. No routine parasite treatment is listed as a standard Denmark entry requirement for dogs from the U.S.
Not required under standard Denmark pet entry rules.Traveller’s Point of Entry
If your dog enters Denmark directly from a non-EU country such as the United States, it must enter through a designated Traveller’s Point of Entry where documentary and identity checks can be performed. Denmark lists Copenhagen Airport, Billund Airport, and Aalborg Airport. Entry through another Danish airport, port, or border crossing is illegal for direct non-EU arrival.
Applies on arrival if entering Denmark directly from a non-EU country.Quarantine Period
There is no routine quarantine for dogs that fully comply with Denmark and EU pet entry requirements. In exceptional derogation cases, Denmark may require isolation under official supervision until conditions are met.
No standard quarantine if all requirements are met before travel.Banned Breeds
Denmark prohibits 13 dog breeds and their mixes from being brought into the country by private individuals, including tourists: Pitbull Terrier, Tosa Inu, American Staffordshire Terrier, Fila Brasileiro, Dogo Argentino, American Bulldog, Boerboel, Kangal, Central Asian Shepherd Dog (ovcharka), Caucasian Shepherd Dog (ovcharka), South Russian Shepherd Dog (ovcharka), Tornjak, and Sarplaninac. Transit through Denmark is allowed only if the dog stays with the means of transport except for brief exercise stops and without unnecessary stops.
Must be confirmed before booking travel.Estimated Costs
| Item | Cost(USD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary exam | $60-120 | Typical pre-travel exam with a USDA-accredited veterinarian; actual clinic pricing varies by region. |
| Rabies vaccination | $25-45 | Only needed if your dog is not currently valid for rabies under EU timing rules. |
| Rabies titer test | $0 | Not required for standard U.S. to Denmark non-commercial travel. |
| USDA health certificate endorsement | $160 | USDA APHIS lists $160 for the first pet on the same certificate. |
| Airline pet fee | $150-200 | Example current published fees include American Airlines carry-on pet fee of $150 each way and Delta international in-cabin pet fee of $200 each way; larger dogs traveling as cargo can cost more. |
| Import permit fee | $0 | No standard import permit fee for normal non-commercial entry to mainland Denmark. |
| Microchip | $40-80 | Only needed if your dog does not already have a compliant microchip. |
| Total | $635-855 |
Returning to the US with Your Dog
As of March 25, 2026, CDC says U.S. entry rules depend on where your dog has been during the 6 months before arrival and where the dog was vaccinated against rabies. If your dog has been only in dog-rabies-free or low-risk countries during the previous 6 months, the dog generally must appear healthy and be accompanied by a CDC Dog Import Form receipt. If your dog has been in a high-risk country during the previous 6 months, stricter rules apply and may include a valid U.S.-issued rabies document or a Certification of Foreign-Rabies Vaccination and Microchip endorsed by an official government veterinarian, plus for foreign-vaccinated dogs a reservation at a CDC-registered animal care facility and arrival at the airport where that facility is located. Check your dog’s 6-month travel history carefully before you return, because a stop in a high-risk country can change the requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Denmark require a rabies titer test for dogs arriving from the United States?
No. For standard non-commercial travel from the United States to Denmark, a rabies antibody titer test is not required.
How long after a rabies shot can my dog travel to Denmark?
After a primary rabies vaccination, your dog must wait at least 21 days before entering Denmark. The dog must also have been at least 12 weeks old when that first rabies vaccine was given.
Can I bring a puppy under 16 weeks old to Denmark?
Usually no for U.S. travelers. Denmark does not allow entry of young dogs that are either unvaccinated for rabies or vaccinated but not yet fully immune, so puppies generally must be old enough for rabies vaccination plus the 21-day waiting period.
Do I need an import permit for Denmark?
Not for a normal privately owned dog entering mainland Denmark under the EU non-commercial pet travel rules. Special permit rules apply in other contexts, such as Greenland, but not standard travel to Denmark.
Which airports can I use when flying directly from the U.S. to Denmark with my dog?
If your dog is entering Denmark directly from a non-EU country, Denmark says you must use a designated Traveller’s Point of Entry. The listed Danish entry points are Copenhagen Airport, Billund Airport, and Aalborg Airport.
Are any dog breeds banned in Denmark?
Yes. Denmark bans 13 breeds and their mixes, including Pitbull Terrier, Tosa Inu, American Staffordshire Terrier, Dogo Argentino, American Bulldog, Boerboel, Kangal, and several ovcharka-type breeds, plus Tornjak and Sarplaninac.
Does Denmark require tapeworm treatment before arrival?
No. The special Echinococcus multilocularis treatment rule applies to Finland, Ireland, Malta, Norway, and Northern Ireland, not Denmark.
What do I need to return to the U.S. from Denmark with my dog?
For dogs that have been only in low-risk or rabies-free countries during the previous 6 months, CDC generally requires the dog to appear healthy and have a CDC Dog Import Form receipt. If the dog has been in a high-risk country during that 6-month period, additional CDC paperwork and arrival restrictions may apply.