Pet animals are defined as:
* Poultry means fowl, turkeys, guinea fowl, ducks, geese, quails, pigeons, pheasants, partridges and ratites (Ratitae) reared or kept in captivity for breeding, the production of meat or eggs for consumption, or for re-stocking supplies of game.
Travelling with pet animals are defined as:
Accompanied transportThe owner or a natural person responsible for the pet animal on behalf of the owner must accompany the pet animal in order to fulfil the requirements for non-commercial transport.
If the pet animal is no accompanied by the owner or a natural person responsible for it on behalf of the owner the animal health requirements for commercial trade pet animals must be fulfilled.Commercial trade of animals.
Travelling with pet animals from third countriesA total of 5 animals may be imported to the EU Member States from thirds countries (i.e. other countries than EU Member States, except animals from Andorra, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marina, Switzerland and the Vatican City States).Are more than five animals imported from third countries the animal health requirement for commercial import applies.
Import from third countries must be notified to the Border Inspection PostPet animals imported directly from third countries may enter Denmark through the Border Inspection Post at Copenhagen Airport and Billund Airport.Pet animals, which originates from Andorra, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marina, Switzerland and the Vatican City States, may enter Denmark through all border crossings.At the Border Inspection Post document and identity checks are carried out. If the point of entry is another EU Member State document and identity checks will be carried out in that EU Member State.At least 24 hours prior to arrival the Border Inspection Post must be notified of the import.
Please see the import requirements under each species.
If you are a citizen in Denmark- and have further question on travelling with pet animals, please contact your Regional Veterinary and Food Administration. If you are moving to or visiting Denmark- and have further question on travelling with pet animals, please contact:
The Danish Veterinary and Food AdministrationMørkhøj Bygade 19DK-2860 SøborgPhone +45 33 95 60 00Fax +45 33 95 60 01Email fvst@fvst.dk
Border Inspection Posts in Denmark:
Border Inspection Post, Kastrup at Copenhagen AirportKystvejen 16DK-2770 KastrupPhone:+45 32 46 00 99Fax: +45 32 45 19 91Email: REGODL009@fvst.dk
Border Inspection Post, Billund at Billund AirportLufthavnvejDK-7190 BillundPhone: +45 79 16 12 00Fax: +45 79 16 12 01Email:kontr.esbjerg.syd@fvst.dkFore more see website of The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (DVFA)>
