To enter Germany from the U.S. with your pet, it must be:

• identified by a clearly visible tattoo or by a transponder* and
• be accompanied by a document proving there is an effective vaccination protection against rabies (inactivated vaccine with an efficiency of at least one international antigen unit according to the WHO standard, period of validity of the vaccination protection according to the information of the manufacturer).
• Download the ----> HEALTH CERTIFICATE for dogs/cats/ferrets.

The certificate must be issued by a registered official vet or a vet authorized by the competent authority.

* In Europe, ISO (International Standards Organization) Standard microchips meeting specifications 11784 or Annex A of ISO Standard 11785 are generally used. If the microchip does not meet either of these ISO Standards, you must provide your own microchip reader (at your expense) to enable the microchip number to be read successfully when your animal enters Europe.

If your vet is not registered officially you need to get the certificate endorsed by the USDA Veterinarian Services. To do that send the certificate signed by your vet to:

USDA Veterinarian Services
230-59 Rockway Blvd.
Room 101
Jamaica, NY 11413
phone: 718 553 1727

Before sending your documents, please contact the USDA directly to inquire about charges and requirements that might apply.

MAX. NUMBER OF ANIMALS

Please note that NO MORE THAN FIVE ANIMALS can be taken to or through Germany. If you are going to travel with more pets or your pet for any reason cannot be vaccinated, click HERE  for further information.

DANGEROUS DOGS

• Germany applies restrictions on certain dog breeds. Please read the following information on restrictions concerning dangerous dogs: http://www.germany-info.org/relaunch/info/consular_services/customs/dogs.html
  http://www.germany-info.org/relaunch/info/archives/background/dogs.html

BIRDS

• No more than three birds can be taken to or through Germany and they need to be accompanied by an animal health certificate. If you are going to travel with more than three birds, the federal state where the animals will enter Germany has to grant import permission. For further information, click HERE.
• Download the Health Certificate for birds.

EXCEPTIONS

If the pet you are traveling with for any reason cannot be vaccinated as required, click HERE for more information.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• For general information on traveling with pets visit the website of Animal Care: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ac/publications.html#pettrave
• Also the USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) has good information on taking your pet to a foreign country, including world wide requirements for pets entering foreign countries.
  http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/ncie/exp-pets.html

• Lufthansa pet travel regulations: http://cms.lufthansa.com/fly/za/en/inf/0,4974,0-0-864204,00.html
• Delta pet travel regulations: http://www.delta-air.com/travel/trav_serv/pet_travel/kennel_req/index.jsp

Other airlines may have different regulations, please check their websites for details.

• Visit the section of Germany-Info on German customs regulations for details about taking pets to Germany.
  http://www.germany-info.org/relaunch/info/consular_services/customs.html
• where you will find information as well as regulations on the transport of protected animals and plants
  http://www.germany-info.org/relaunch/info/consular_services/customs/geschuetzt.html

Additional information is available from the German Consulate nearest you.
Please make sure you address your request to the Consulate of your jurisdiction. Nine German Missions throughout the U.S. offer consular services. Each Mission covers specific states. Please determine which Mission can assist you with your concerns by clicking HERE.