Germany Pet Travel Requirements
Overview
Below you'll find the official requirements for traveling with pets to Germany. Always check with official sources and your veterinarian before travel, as requirements may change.
Important Notice
This information is provided as a guide only. For the most up-to-date and official requirements, contact the embassy or consulate of Germany or visit their official website.
Microchip Identification Required
Your pet must be identified with an ISO 11784/11785 compliant microchip. If the microchip is not ISO compliant, you must provide your own microchip reader.
Rabies Vaccination Required
Your pet must have a valid rabies vaccination administered after microchipping and at least 21 days before travel. Boosters must be kept up to date.
EU Pet Passport or Animal Health Certificate Required
EU residents need a Pet Passport issued by an authorized veterinarian. Non-EU travelers need an EU Animal Health Certificate issued within 10 days of entry.
Tapeworm Treatment (Dogs only) Optional
Dogs traveling to Ireland, Finland, Malta, Norway, or the UK need to be treated against tapeworm 24-120 hours before arrival.
Age Restriction Required
Pets must be at least 12 weeks old and must have received their rabies vaccination at least 21 days before travel.
Pet Limit Optional
Generally, you may travel with up to 5 pets. More than 5 pets requires special permission and documentation.
Pet Travel Checklist
Now that you know the requirements for Germany, use our comprehensive checklist to prepare for your trip.
View ChecklistLocal Veterinary Clinics in Germany
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Center for Animal Health, veterinary practice
Im Rollfeld 58, 76532 Baden-Baden, Germany, 76532 Baden-Baden, 76532
Phone: +49 7221 920320 | Website: http://www.tierarzt-baden-baden.de/ | Location: View on Map
Exotic animal care. Nutritional counseling. Following German veterinary standards with thorough documentation. General veterinary care.
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Baumholder vet clinic
Gebäude 8741, 55774 Baumholder, Germany, 55774 Baumholder, 8741
Phone: +49 6371 94641200 | Website: https://mrc-europe.army.mil/Public-Health-Command-Europe/-Programs-Services/-Veterinary-Services-Treatment-Facilities/Baumholder-Veterinary-Treatment-Facility/ | Location: View on Map
Ophthalmology. Following German veterinary standards with thorough documentation. Comprehensive clinical services. Microchipping.
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Veterinary clinic for cats - vets for cats Berlin
Bayerischer Pl. 2, 10779 Berlin, Germany, 10779 Berlin, 10779
Phone: +49 30 34398877 | Website: https://www.vetsforcats.de/ | Location: View on Map
Laboratory diagnostics. Comprehensive clinical services. Dermatology. Following German veterinary standards with thorough documentation. -
Veterinary clinic for small animals and pets
Alt-Biesdorf 22, 12683 Berlin, Germany, 12683 Berlin, 12683
Phone: +49 30 5143760 | Website: https://www.tierklinik-in-biesdorf.de/ | Location: View on Map
Following German veterinary standards with thorough documentation. Microchipping. Emergency services. Comprehensive clinical services. -
Veterinary practice Galina Schirow GmbH
Bartningallee 5, 10557 Berlin, Germany, 10557 Berlin, 10557
Phone: +49 30 39886966 | Website: http://www.vetpraxis-schirow.de/ | Location: View on Map
Preventative medicine. Emergency services. Following German veterinary standards with thorough documentation. Cardiology. -
Veterinary Practice by the Water Tower
Rykestraße 4, 10405 Berlin, Germany, 10405 Berlin, 10405
Phone: +49 30 4420329 | Website: http://www.tierarztpraxis-wasserturm.de/ | Location: View on Map
Dental care. Surgery. Acupuncture and holistic medicine. Microchipping.
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Birkenfeld Veterinary Hospital
Schönenwaldstraße 14, 55765 Birkenfeld, Germany, 55765 Birkenfeld, 55765
Phone: +49 6782 109090 | Website: http://www.t-klinik.de/ | Location: View on Map
Vaccinations. Following German veterinary standards with thorough documentation. Laboratory diagnostics. Internal medicine.
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Veterinary clinic Dusseldorf center
Volmerswerther Strasse 80-86, Toreinfahrt 86a, 40221 Düsseldorf, Germany, 40221 Düsseldorf, 80-86
Phone: +49 211 3227770 | Website: https://diekleintieraerzte.de/ | Location: View on Map
Following German veterinary standards with thorough documentation. Cardiology. Microchipping. Preventative care.
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University of Veterinary Medicine Hanover
Bünteweg 2, 30559 Hannover, Germany, 30559 Hannover, 30559
Phone: +49 511 95360 | Website: http://www.tiho-hannover.de/ | Location: View on Map
Following German veterinary standards with thorough documentation. Orthopedic surgery. Dermatology. General veterinary care.
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Animal Hospital Hofheim GbR
Katharina-Kemmler-Straße 7, 65719 Hofheim am Taunus, Germany, 65719 Hofheim am Taunus, 65719
Phone: +49 6192 290290 | Website: http://www.tierklinik-hofheim.de/ | Location: View on Map
General veterinary care. Acupuncture and holistic medicine. Ophthalmology. Care for all domestic animals.
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Veterinary Medical Center Europe
2928, Vogelweh, 67661 Kaiserslautern, Germany, 67661 Kaiserslautern, 2928
Phone: +49 6371 94641900 | Website: https://mrc-europe.army.mil/Public-Health-Command-Europe/-Programs-Services/-Veterinary-Services-Treatment-Facilities/Veterinary-Medical-Center-Europe/ | Location: View on Map
24-hour emergency care. X-ray and imaging. Following German veterinary standards with thorough documentation. Exotic animal care.
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Veterinary practice at Aachener Weiher
Stolberger Str. 374, 50933 Köln, Germany, 50933 Köln, 50933
Phone: +49 221 29826163 | Website: https://taw-koeln.de/ | Location: View on Map
Microchipping. Vaccinations. 24-hour emergency care. General veterinary care.
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Tierarztpraxis Andres De Lima
Auf d. Pick 2b, 66849 Landstuhl, Germany, 66849 Landstuhl, 66849
Phone: +49 6371 9188440 | Website: https://www.tierarztpraxis-ivs.de/ | Location: View on Map
General veterinary care. Cardiology. Internal medicine. Emergency services. -
Animova Veterinarian - Tierarzt
Daimlerstraße 7, 66849 Landstuhl, Germany, 66849 Landstuhl, 66849
Phone: +49 6371 914314 | Website: https://animova.de/ | Location: View on Map
Vaccinations. Following German veterinary standards with thorough documentation. Laboratory diagnostics. Orthopedic surgery.
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Veterinary clinic Lautertal
Reutersgasse 6, 96486 Lautertal, Germany, 96486 Lautertal, 96486
Phone: +49 9561 85830 | Website: http://www.tierklinik-lautertal.de/ | Location: View on Map
Following German veterinary standards with thorough documentation. Laboratory diagnostics. Surgery. Acupuncture and holistic medicine.
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Veterinary clinic Nürnberg (Port)
Wertachstraße 1, 90451 Nürnberg, Germany, 90451 Nürnberg, 90451
Phone: +49 911 643110 | Website: http://www.tierklinik-nbg.de/ | Location: View on Map
Following German veterinary standards with thorough documentation. Preventative medicine. Exotic animal care. X-ray and imaging.
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Tierklinik Stuttgart Plieningen
Hermann-Fein-Straße 15, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany, 70599 Stuttgart, 70599
Phone: +49 711 637380 | Website: http://www.tierklinik-stuttgart.de/ | Location: View on Map
Dermatology. Exotic animal care. Surgery. Following German veterinary standards with thorough documentation.
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Vilseck Veterinary Treatment Facility
Südlager 222, 92249 Vilseck, Germany, 92249 Vilseck, 92249
Phone: +49 6371 94643888 | Website: https://mrc-europe.army.mil/Public-Health-Command-Europe/-Programs-Services/-Veterinary-Services-Treatment-Facilities/Vilseck-Veterinary-Treatment-Facility/ | Location: View on Map
Ophthalmology. Following German veterinary standards with thorough documentation. Surgery. Microchipping.
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Equine Clinic Leichlingen GmbH
Am Further Weiher 1, Further Weg 37, 42799 Leichlingen (Rheinland), Germany, Germany, 42799
Phone: +49 2175 884550 | Website: http://www.pferdeklinik-leichlingen.de/ | Location: View on Map
Internal medicine. Dental care. Preventative medicine. Following German veterinary standards with thorough documentation.
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Vilseck Veterinary Clinic
221 519 st, Vilseck, Germany, Vilseck, 221 519
Website: https://home.army.mil/bavaria/vetclinic | Location: View on Map
Surgery. Microchipping. General veterinary care. Behavior consultation.