Bringing a pet from the United States to Germany
Use the current USDA country page with your vet before booking. Confirm the right certificate, vaccination sequence and carrier arrangements for your animal and travel dates.
Last recorded review: 2026-07-28. Requirements can change; confirm with the linked source or responsible office. Boris is independent of the DoD.
Use the current certificate route
USDA APHIS lists Germany’s entry requirements and updated certificate rules from October 2026. Dogs, cats, ferrets and birds do not all follow one checklist. Tell your vet the species, travel date, accompanying person and whether the move involves a sale or transfer.
Have the vet check the sequence
APHIS requires the identification and rabies record to meet its travel sequence and validity rules. Ask the vet to check the microchip, vaccination history and the earliest eligible travel date before scheduling the certificate.
Confirm endorsement and the airline separately
USDA endorsement normally applies to the export certificate, with a specific exception for qualifying U.S. Army Veterinary Service military veterinarians. Do not assume every vet working near a military installation falls within that exception. Ask your vet which route applies. The carrier can have separate booking and document requirements.
In the Boris app
Use the free KMC checklist in Boris to organize your next steps. No account required.
