Pet Transport from Denmark to Thailand

Denmark to Thailand is one of the more relaxed international pet moves you can make. No titre test is required for Thailand, and there is no quarantine at the other end for pets …

4-6 wks

Preparation needed

None

Quarantine on arrival

Low

Route complexity

Managed

Full door to door

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Step by step

The import process, in full

First check. Rabies vaccine must remain valid throughout travel.

Confirm microchip is ISO-compliant and vaccinations are current

Responsible: Your veterinarian

At least 2-3 weeks before travel. Processing takes 5-10 working days.

Apply for DLD import permit (Thailand)

Responsible: You or your pet transport agent

As early as possible once travel date is set.

Book flight with confirmed cargo or cabin space

Responsible: You or your pet transport agent

Within 10 days of travel. Book official vet appointment for the week before departure.

Obtain DVFA-endorsed EU health certificate

Responsible: Official veterinarian + DVFA

Cargo: 3-4 hours before departure. DLD inspection at BKK on arrival (same day clearance).

Travel day: check-in with all documents, DLD inspection on arrival Bangkok

Responsible: You + airline + DLD inspector

Checklist

What your pet needs

Every item below must be completed and verified before your pet can travel. Expand each category for the detail.

Microchip

Required (ISO 11784/11785). Must be implanted and readable before vaccinations.

Rabies vaccination

Required. Must be current and within manufacturer's validity at time of arrival. Minimum age 3 months.

Rabies titre test

Not required. A valid rabies vaccination certificate is sufficient for entry from Denmark.

Quarantine

No mandatory quarantine for compliant pets. DLD veterinary inspection on arrival at Suvarnabhumi (BKK) or Don Mueang (DMK). Same-day clearance for compliant pets.

Import permit

Required. Apply to the Department of Livestock Development (DLD), Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, before travel. Processing: 5-10 working days.

Health certificate

Required. DVFA-endorsed EU health certificate in English, valid for 10 days from issue. Original required.

Export permit

Not required for personal pets.

Health certificate

EU official veterinary health certificate, endorsed by DVFA (Danish Veterinary and Food Administration). Issued within 10 days of travel. Must be in English.

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Airlines

Carriers on this route

Not all airlines accept live animals on this route. We know every carrier policy for this corridor.

Thai Airways

Cargo: Thai Airways operates CPH-BKK (Copenhagen to Bangkok) service. One of the most direct options for this route. THAI Cargo handles live animals in temperature-controlled hold. Small pets may be accepted in cabin on shorter connecting sectors. Book through THAI Cargo in advance.

Cabin and Cargo

SAS (Scandinavian Airlines)

Cabin: SAS accepts small pets in cabin on European legs. Cargo: SAS Cargo for larger pets within Scandinavia. For CPH-BKK, SAS typically connects via a hub. Confirm routing and pet acceptance.

Cabin and Cargo

Lufthansa

Cargo: via Frankfurt FRA to BKK. Small pets in cabin on CPH-FRA sector. Lufthansa Cargo handles live animals reliably. Brachycephalic breeds restricted from cargo year-round.

Cabin and Cargo

Emirates

Cargo: via Dubai DXB to BKK. Temperature-controlled hold. Brachycephalic breeds accepted with restrictions. Temperature embargoes during Gulf summer months.

Cargo Only

Qatar Airways

Cargo: via Doha DOH to BKK. Good pet cargo handling record. Seasonal brachycephalic restrictions apply.

Cargo Only

Finnair

Cargo: via Helsinki HEL to BKK. Finnair Cargo handles live animals. Useful Scandinavian alternative with Helsinki hub. Confirm current pet acceptance.

Cabin and Cargo

Costs

What this route typically costs

Airline cabin or cargo fees (CPH-BKK, varies by carrier and crate size)

IATA-compliant travel crate (if travelling cargo)

Veterinary fees: health certificate

DVFA health certificate endorsement fee

DLD import permit application fee (Thailand)

Pet transport agent fee (optional)

Critical points

DLD import permit must be obtained before travel. Do not arrive in Bangkok without it.

Health certificate is valid for 10 days from issue. Do not get it too far in advance.

Rabies vaccine must be within validity on arrival. Check expiry date before booking.

Always verify current DLD requirements before travel.

What Thailand actually requires

Thailand’s Department of Livestock Development (DLD) is the body that oversees pet imports. The rules are straightforward compared to many destinations: an ISO microchip, a current rabies vaccination, a DLD import permit obtained in advance, and an official health certificate from Denmark.

That is it. No titre test. No quarantine. If you arrive at Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang with those four things in order, the DLD veterinarian at the airport will inspect your pet and clear them, usually on the same day.

The DLD permit is the step owners most often leave too late. It takes 5-10 working days. Apply online or through an agent as soon as your travel date is confirmed.

Making the journey as easy as possible

Thai Airways is the obvious first call for this route. They run a Copenhagen to Bangkok service and their cargo division handles live animals. If your dog or cat is small enough (under 7-8kg in carrier), ask about cabin travel on the first leg.

The health certificate from your Danish official vet is only valid for 10 days from the date it is issued. That means you are booking the vet appointment for the week before travel, not weeks in advance. Make sure you also account for DVFA endorsement time on top of that. DVFA does not endorse on the same day.

If you are taking a larger dog, crate training matters more than most owners anticipate. A stressed, noisy dog in cargo can complicate an already long journey. Start crate familiarisation weeks before the flight.

FAQ

Common questions

No. Thailand does not require a rabies titre test for pets from Denmark. A current rabies vaccination, with the vaccine within its manufacturer’s stated validity at the time of arrival, is sufficient.

Apply to the Department of Livestock Development (DLD) before travel. Applications can be submitted online or through a registered pet transport agent. Processing typically takes 5-10 working days. Apply as soon as your travel date is confirmed.

Small pets (typically under 7-8kg including their carrier) may be accepted in cabin on some sectors. On the long-haul CPH-BKK segment, most airlines require pets to travel as cargo. Confirm with your airline at the time of booking.

No mandatory quarantine for compliant pets. DLD veterinarians conduct an inspection on arrival at Bangkok’s airports. Compliant pets are cleared and released on the same day.

The DVFA-endorsed health certificate is valid for 10 days from the date of issue. Book your official vet appointment for the week before travel and allow extra days for DVFA endorsement. Do not get the certificate too far in advance or it will expire before you arrive.

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Pet Transport from Denmark to Thailand

The import process, in full

What your pet needs

Carriers on this route

What this route typically costs

Critical points

What Thailand actually requires

Making the journey as easy as possible

Common questions

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