Can I bring Pets to Germany?
Pets→Germany
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⚠️ Allowed with Conditions
⚠️ Allowed with Conditions
✅ Declaration Requirements
✅Required
Form needed: EU Pet Passport / Third Country Certificate
📌 Quick Summary
Status:⚠️ ⚠️ Allowed with Conditions
Declaration:✅ Required
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Last Updated:February 13, 2026
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📝 Important Notes
- •⚠️ CONDITIONAL — EU Pet Travel Rules
- •Bringing pets to Germany 2026:
- •From EU: EU Pet Passport with valid rabies vaccination.
- •From non-EU: Third Country Veterinary Certificate, microchip, rabies vaccination (21+ days before travel), rabies antibody test for high-risk countries.
- •Germany is very dog-friendly:
- •Dogs allowed in most restaurants, shops, and public transport
- •Dog tax (Hundesteuer) applies if staying long-term
- •Some breeds restricted (Kampfhunde) — varies by state
- •Banned Breeds (varies by state):
- •Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier in some states
❓ More Questions
Is Germany dog-friendly?
Very! Dogs are welcome in most restaurants, cafes, shops, and on public transport. Germany loves dogs.
What is Hundesteuer?
Dog tax. If you live in Germany, you must register your dog and pay annual tax (€100-200+ depending on city). Tourists visiting with dogs are exempt.
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