Current selected US non-commercial dog/cat entry conditions and national procedures.
Eligibility and route restrictions
Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage
Selected path: one to four healthy adult private dogs/cats accompanying their owner directly from the United States, no sale or ownership transfer. Other origins, independent cargo, young animals, return passports and more animals require their own assessment.
Selected direct US path: one to four healthy adult private dogs/cats accompanying the owner, no sale or transfer, microchip and valid rabies vaccination, current 2026 non-commercial certificate. National entry, notice and dog-only conditions apply as stated. Other origins, cargo, young animals, return passports, transit and more animals need separate assessment; this is not complete coverage of every itinerary.
Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage
Use a readable ISO 11784/11785 microchip, implanted or verified before the rabies vaccination; record identification number and dates. This path selects microchips rather than the historical tattoo exception.
Selected direct US path: one to four healthy adult private dogs/cats accompanying the owner, no sale or transfer, microchip and valid rabies vaccination, current 2026 non-commercial certificate. National entry, notice and dog-only conditions apply as stated. Other origins, cargo, young animals, return passports, transit and more animals need separate assessment; this is not complete coverage of every itinerary.
Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage
Rabies primary vaccination at age ≥12 weeks, complete manufacturer protocol and wait ≥21 days, with vaccination valid at entry. Booster before prior expiry avoids restarting; late booster counts as primary. This selected adult path is not a young-animal exemption.
Selected direct US path: one to four healthy adult private dogs/cats accompanying the owner, no sale or transfer, microchip and valid rabies vaccination, current 2026 non-commercial certificate. National entry, notice and dog-only conditions apply as stated. Other origins, cargo, young animals, return passports, transit and more animals need separate assessment; this is not complete coverage of every itinerary.
Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage
The United States is listed under current EU 2026/636, so a mandatory rabies-antibody test is waived for this selected direct listed-origin path. Do not extend that exemption to unknown or unlisted origins or uncontrolled transit.
Selected direct US path: one to four healthy adult private dogs/cats accompanying the owner, no sale or transfer, microchip and valid rabies vaccination, current 2026 non-commercial certificate. National entry, notice and dog-only conditions apply as stated. Other origins, cargo, young animals, return passports, transit and more animals need separate assessment; this is not complete coverage of every itinerary.
Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage
Obtain original non-commercial animal-health certificate using current EU 2026/705 model: official veterinarian, or authorised veterinarian followed by competent-authority endorsement. Reach the first EU documentary/identity check within 10 days of official issue or endorsement in the authorised-vet branch. Old models must not be newly issued after 30 September 2026.
Selected direct US path: one to four healthy adult private dogs/cats accompanying the owner, no sale or transfer, microchip and valid rabies vaccination, current 2026 non-commercial certificate. National entry, notice and dog-only conditions apply as stated. Other origins, cargo, young animals, return passports, transit and more animals need separate assessment; this is not complete coverage of every itinerary.
Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage
Carry the signed non-commercial owner declaration and supporting identification/rabies records with the animal. All certificate pages/attachments must be linked with common reference, numbering and required signatures/stamps. A blank template is not an issued certificate.
Selected direct US path: one to four healthy adult private dogs/cats accompanying the owner, no sale or transfer, microchip and valid rabies vaccination, current 2026 non-commercial certificate. National entry, notice and dog-only conditions apply as stated. Other origins, cargo, young animals, return passports, transit and more animals need separate assessment; this is not complete coverage of every itinerary.
Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage
The selected certificate requires veterinary confirmation that the animals show no disease symptoms and are fit for the non-commercial journey. Airline acceptance remains a separate requirement.
Selected direct US path: one to four healthy adult private dogs/cats accompanying the owner, no sale or transfer, microchip and valid rabies vaccination, current 2026 non-commercial certificate. National entry, notice and dog-only conditions apply as stated. Other origins, cargo, young animals, return passports, transit and more animals need separate assessment; this is not complete coverage of every itinerary.
Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage / Separate cargo service
Rules depend on the route, animal and operating carrier. Confirm your own journey with the relevant authority and airline.
Applicable conditions
Confirm the actual entry point/service, airline acceptance, local breed/registration rules and safeguards. Unlisted origins, high-risk transit, independent cargo, more than five, young animals, transfer of ownership and return-passport cases need separate evidence; this page does not certify complete coverage of every itinerary.
Selected direct US path: one to four healthy adult private dogs/cats accompanying the owner, no sale or transfer, microchip and valid rabies vaccination, current 2026 non-commercial certificate. National entry, notice and dog-only conditions apply as stated. Other origins, cargo, young animals, return passports, transit and more animals need separate assessment; this is not complete coverage of every itinerary.
Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage
For selected direct non-EU air entry use a designated Danish travellers’ point: Copenhagen, Billund or Aalborg, then present pets/documents for checks. A 24 hour prior notice is advised to facilitate checks, not a universal legal minimum for this private path. Mainland Denmark scope does not include Greenland or Faroe Islands.
Selected direct US path: one to four healthy adult private dogs/cats accompanying the owner, no sale or transfer, microchip and valid rabies vaccination, current 2026 non-commercial certificate. National entry, notice and dog-only conditions apply as stated. Other origins, cargo, young animals, return passports, transit and more animals need separate assessment; this is not complete coverage of every itinerary.
