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Pet Relocation to 🇩🇪 Germany

Germany follows EU pet travel regulations with strict breed-specific legislation. Federal law bans import of Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, Bull Terriers, and their mixes. All pets need an ISO microchip, rabies vaccination, and endorsed health certificate. No quarantine is required for compliant pets.

Companies Listed

5

Quarantine

Not Required

Common Pets

dogs, cats

Requirements

8 documented

Key Import Requirements

  • ISO 11784/11785 microchip required (implanted before rabies vaccination)
  • Rabies vaccination required (minimum 12 weeks old, 21-day waiting period)
  • EU pet passport or Animal Health Certificate required
  • Banned breeds: Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Bull Terrier, and mixes
  • Attempting to import banned breeds results in seizure and return at owner's cost
  • Some states (Bavaria) require temperament tests for restricted breeds like Rottweiler
  • Maximum 5 dogs, cats, or ferrets per person from the USA
  • No rabies titer test needed for pets from EU-listed countries (including USA)