European Union
Germany
Entering "Germany": what you need
General EU rules apply. Entering from an "unlisted" country (including Russia), a rabies titer test is mandatory. Germany itself has no separate tapeworm (Echinococcus) treatment requirement on entry — that's a requirement of the destination country (Finland, Ireland, Malta, Norway, Northern Ireland), not of Germany; only check it if you're transiting onward into one of those.
Vaccinations
Rabies vaccination after microchipping, then a 21-day wait. Combination vaccines (distemper, parvo, etc.) are not legally required for entry but are recommended for the pet's health.
Rabies titer test
Only needed when entering from an "unlisted" country: blood is drawn no earlier than 30 days after the rabies vaccination, the antibody titer must be ≥ 0.5 IU/ml at an EU-approved laboratory, and entry is allowed no earlier than 3 months after the blood draw date. The result stays valid indefinitely as long as boosters are kept up to date.
Documents
An EU Animal Health Certificate — entering from Great Britain (England, Scotland or Wales) or any other third country. An EU pet passport — entering from the EU or Northern Ireland. Plus a written non-commercial-travel declaration if crossing outside a document-checking border point.
Entry notes
No quarantine if the rules are met. Domestic flights and Deutsche Bahn trains have their own carrier rules on weight and muzzles for larger dogs.
Sources: Bundesministerium für Ernährung und Landwirtschaft; European Commission — Your Europe / DG SANTE (echinococcus is a destination-country rule, not Germany's; Great Britain ≠ Northern Ireland regime — verified Aug 2026)
Verified: August 28, 2026
This information is for reference only and does not replace advice from an embassy, veterinary authority or airline. Rules change — always verify with official sources before you travel. Never give your pet a sedative or sleep medication before a flight without a veterinarian's prescription — pressure changes at altitude can make it fatal.
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