EU-Heimtierausweis Ausstellung

For dogs, cats and ferrets traveling privately within the EU, all that is required is an EU pet passport (also known as a "pet passport") issued by a family veterinarian with proof of identification of the animal by means of a microchip (in rare exceptions, a tattoo) and a valid rabies vaccination.

For travel to the member states Ireland, Malta, Finland and the United Kingdom, stricter requirements apply regarding antiparasitic treatment, in particular echinococcal treatment (tapeworms).

Further information can be found on the website of the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture.

Depending on the individual case, documents may be required. Please contact a veterinarian in private practice.

The pet must be identified and have an effective vaccination against rabies.

Fees are charged in accordance with the veterinary fee schedule.

Please contact a practicing veterinarian who is authorized to issue pet passports.
During an appointment with the vet, the animal can first be microchipped and then vaccinated against rabies, if it does not already have one. The pet passport can then be issued with the relevant entries.

Depending on the individual case. A pet passport can often be issued at short notice - if necessary after the animal has been microchipped and then vaccinated against rabies.

Deadlines may have to be observed. Please contact a practicing veterinarian who issues the pet passports.

An EU pet passport is always required for dogs, cats and ferrets traveling privately within the EU

Please contact a practicing veterinarian in private practice. Almost all veterinarians in private practice who treat pets are authorized to issue pet passports.