Health Certificate
A bilingual health certificate and the international certification are required. The certificate must be issued within 10 days of departure and must be endorsed by the USDA in the pet’s state of origin. Pets entering from the EC/EU – European States are not required to have health certificates to move from one country to another on the Continent.

Vaccinations
Dogs and cats must be current on all vaccinations, administered at lest 30 days prior to entry and not older that 180 days; but, within one year is acceptable.

Rabies Certificate
An original rabies certificate should accompany the health certificate and show proof that the vaccination was administered more than 30 days prior to the flight and not more that 180 days. Note: A rabies vaccination given one (1) year prior to entry is acceptable.

Import Permit
Required for all air cargo shipments, but not for ticketed passengers arriving in Germany or transiting the major German airports cities. The State Veterinarian orchestrates the issuing of the permit in each state in Germany or the ministry or governmental agency. Three or more pets will require import permits.

Quarantine Requirements
Not required for dogs or cats. There is a requirement for birds depending upon species. Parrots require special permits, both from the country of origin as well as the Federal State in Germany.

Airline Ticket & Reservation
Do not assume your pet is a piece of luggage to be checked in with your baggage. Pets are treated just as any other normal passenger; they must have a ticket and reservation for flight.

Special Comments
Consignees should be prepared to pay for inspection at destination. Military personnel need to have PSC (permanent change of station) orders available, and do not require an import permit as long as orders accompany shipment. Corporate transferees and expatriates should have a letter form their employer on company stationary clearly stating the terms of employment, in particular, the terms of the contract from starting date to completion date.

A copy of pet owner’s airline ticket to Germany. It may be a faxed copy and only must show name, flight dates and to and from cities.

The above content is current as of November 19, 2003 and is subject to change without prior notice. Always confirm prior to travel.

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