Pet Transport from Germany to Ireland
Germany to Ireland is straightforward for EU pets - with one catch for dog owners. Ireland requires all dogs arriving from EU countries to have a tapeworm treatment (Praziquantel, minimum 23.4mg) administered by a vet between 24 and 120 …
The Germany to Ireland pet import process
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What your pet needs to enter Ireland
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What this route typically costs
Critical points to read before you book
Dogs require tapeworm treatment (Praziquantel) by a vet, 24-120 hours before Ireland arrival. The timing window is strict at both ends.
Ryanair does not accept pets. Many German travellers assume all Ireland routes accept pets - they don't on budget carriers.
Cats are exempt from the tapeworm treatment requirement.
Carriers approved for this route
Not all airlines accept live animals on this route. We know which carriers to use and how to book.
Compliance data: Germany to Ireland
| Requirement | Dogs | Cats |
|---|---|---|
| EU Pet Passport | Required | Required |
| Microchip | Required | Required |
| Rabies vaccination | Required | Required |
| Titre test | Not required | Not required |
| Tapeworm treatment | Required (24-120h before arrival) | Not required |
| Quarantine | Not required | Not required |
| Import permit | Not required | Not required |
| Complexity | Low | Very low |
| Preparation | 1-2 weeks | Days |
Source: DAFM Ireland. EU Regulation 576/2013. Tapeworm treatment rule applies to dogs from all EU member states entering Ireland.
The tapeworm treatment window: getting the timing right
The Praziquantel tapeworm treatment must be given by a vet between 24 and 120 hours before your dog arrives in Ireland. Both ends of that window are firm. Treatment given 23 hours before arrival: fails inspection. Treatment given 121 hours before: fails inspection.
Work backwards from your Dublin arrival time. If you arrive in Dublin at 14:00 on Friday, the treatment window is between 14:00 Monday and 14:00 Thursday. Book the German vet appointment within that range. The vet records the treatment date and time in the EU Pet Passport.
Cats don’t need this treatment. The tapeworm requirement applies only to dogs.
Airlines: Frankfurt to Dublin
Aer Lingus and Lufthansa both operate Frankfurt to Dublin with cargo pet acceptance. Aer Lingus as Ireland’s national carrier has established DAFM arrival familiarity at Dublin. Lufthansa brings strong Frankfurt cargo infrastructure.
Ryanair, which dominates the Germany-Ireland route on passenger numbers, does not accept pets in cabin or cargo on any route. This surprises many travellers who book Ryanair for themselves assuming pets can follow the same route. They can’t. Book Aer Lingus or Lufthansa for the pet regardless of how you’re travelling personally.
Common questions about Germany to Ireland pet transport
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