Bringing your dog to Denmark
Travelling from Norway to Denmark with your dog is straightforward as long as you have the right documentation in order. Denmark follows the EU rules for travelling with pets – with a little preparation you and your dog are ready for a safe and uncomplicated journey.
What you need before departure
When travelling to Denmark with your dog from Norway, you must be able to document the following at the border:
- Microchip – your dog must be ID-tagged. The chip must meet ISO standard 11784/11785
- EU pet passport – obtained from a vet and must be signed by you as the owner
- Valid rabies vaccination – must have been given at least 21 days before departure if your dog is being vaccinated for the first time. If the previous vaccination is still valid, a booster vaccination takes effect immediately
- Dog liability insurance – Denmark requires you to have insurance covering damage your dog may cause to people or property
- You must travel together with your dog – in certain cases you can give written permission for another person to travel with your dog
Remember to check that the vaccination interval has not been exceeded – this is verified in the pet passport.
Dog breeds that are banned in Denmark
Some dog breeds are banned by law in Denmark, and the ban also applies to visiting dogs from abroad. Check the Fødevarestyrelsen website for an up-to-date list of banned breeds before you travel.
Checklist before departure to Denmark
Before you board – check that you have:
✓ Valid pet passport with all documents in order
✓ Valid rabies vaccination recorded in the pet passport
✓ Microchip confirmed as readable
✓ Dog liability insurance that covers you in Denmark
Ready for the journey?
With your documentation in order you and your dog are ready for a safe journey to Denmark with Fjord Line.
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Frequently asked questions about bringing your dog to Denmark
You need an EU pet passport with a valid rabies vaccination, microchip ID-tagging and dog liability insurance. You must travel together with your dog.
Your dog needs a valid rabies vaccination recorded in the EU pet passport by a vet. If your dog is being vaccinated for the first time, the vaccination must have been given at least 21 days before departure. If the previous vaccination is still valid, a booster takes effect immediately.
Yes. Denmark has a ban on certain dog breeds, and the ban applies to visiting dogs too. Check the up-to-date list at Fødevarestyrelsen before departure.
Yes. In forests and countryside, dogs must be kept on a lead throughout the year. On beaches, leads are required from 1 April to 30 September. Dogs are not allowed on beaches with a blue flag – on beaches with a white flag they are welcome.
Yes. Denmark requires dog owners to have liability insurance covering damage the dog may cause to people or property. Check that your insurance covers you in Denmark before you travel.
No – worming treatment is not a requirement for travelling to Denmark. It is however required when returning to Norway with your dog. Your dog must then be treated against the tapeworm Echinococcus multilocularis by a vet in Denmark, 24–120 hours before entry into Norway.