12 Apr International Pet Flight Services From India to Germany
Germany has been a growing hub of education for international students, especially for Indians. Around 15000 Indian students enrolled in German universities.
Not to put a number on it, but, a large number of those students are pet parents just like many more who have to leave their pets behind in India because of inadequate knowledge about pet relocation from India to Germany. If you are one such person who is planning to take their pets to Germany, you have come to the right place. Let us get into it straightaway
Requirements for Pet Dog/Cat Travel Into Germany
● Pet Microchip
Pet should get microchipped before, or at the same time of getting their rabies vaccination. If not, they’ll need to be vaccinated again.
● Updated Vaccination Record
The vaccination record of the pet must be up-to-date with the following details:
- Pet’s date of birth.
- Microchip number.
- Date of installation of the microchip.
- Location of the microchip on pet’s body.
- Vaccination date.
- Vaccine manufacturer.
- Product name with the sticker.
- Vaccine batch number.
- Date of manufacturing of the vaccination & expiration date.
- Vet’s signature.
- Contact details of the owners.
● Rabies Titer Test
Rabies Titer test or rabies antibodies test is a means of determining whether your pet dog or cat has received a rabies vaccination and has enough antibodies to defend against rabies.
Pet must have a blood sample taken for Rabies Titer test at least 30 days after the rabies vaccination. This sample should be sent to an EU-approved blood testing laboratory only. The results of the blood test must show that the vaccination was successful (rabies antibody level of at least 0.5 IU/ml). The blood test will continue to be valid as long as your pet’s rabies vaccinations are kept up to date. This is the process that needs to be followed while getting the Rabies Titer test done for your pet.
● Export & Health Certification
You must obtain an export cum International Health Certificate for your pet to leave India and an EU Health Certificate is required for your pet to enter Germany. Without any of these documents, your pet will not be able to go with you
● Tapeworm Treatment for Dogs
Tapeworm treatment is recommended and treatment must contain Praziquantel or an equivalent proven to be effective against the Echinococcus Multilocularis tapeworm.
● Pet Owner's Documents
Copies of the following documents of the pet owner are required:
- Passport
- Air ticket.
- Visa copy
● Pet Quarantine
Pet may be put into quarantine or returned to the country of departure at the importer’s expense if the pet is not accompanied by complete documentation.
● Entering Germany
Pets flying into the country can arrive as cabin and accompanied baggage or as manifested air cargo.
● Banned Breeds
Germany has breed-specific legislation that bans the import of certain aggressive dog breeds & is prohibited from entering the country.
● Pet Crate
Standard crate sizes should be used for the pet’s travel with proper crate training to be provided to the pet prior to travel. Your pet is bound to have a safe and comfortable journey if you get all the pre-requisites fulfilled in time. Even a bit ignorance of your part will cause suffering to your beloved pet.
