Taking bunny to Germany

[Bunnyboy]

I’m going to Germany and have been researching for info on health certificate and airlines. So far, nothing much found. No one knows anything about health certificates. Not even the USDA! So far AirBerlin seems the best because they don’t say the carrier needs to stay under the seat throughout the flight. I read their website.

I want to be able to keep her on my lap (in carrier) and take her to the bathroom to check and make sure she’s dry, maybe feed her etc.

Has anyone done anything like this? I’m in Albany,NY USA.

[Kokaneeandkahlua]

I haven’t flown with rabbits but there are many members who have who will have some good advice. It’s very good your checking all of this out well before your trip and ensuring you can have your bunny in the cabin with you Welcome!

[jerseygirl]

Apologies in advance if you’ve already been down this route.
This is the USDA info on import/export of pets. http://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/animals/animal_exports_pets.shtml
It also has link to veterinarian service so you can find an accredited vet to ask about health certificate. Your in luck because the (APHIS) head vet for your area is located in Albany!
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/area_offices/states/newyork_info.html
They *should* be able to provide the correct information. Another avenue to try is the US embassy in Germany.

[Bunnyboy]

I have called the German embassy in NYC and they had no idea and referred me to their website which has nothing on rabbits of course.

I also called the local USDA office and they said they have no info on rabbits for Germany.

I’ll try to call again and also try different offices.

Thanks to both of you

[Monkeybun]

Here, try this site

germany.angloinfo.com/countries/germany/pettravel.asp

[Bunnyboy]

Thanks. Not much info there either. The EU document is difficult to read because it’s chopped up with amendments etc. and seems like some parts are missing probably due to these amendments.

[LBJ10]

Could they be considered livestock?

[Bunnyboy]

Definitely not in this case
They mention rabbits in the list of animals as pets allowed into the EU and I’d declare her as a pet

[Bunnyboy]

Here’s the reply I received from German Customs and it looks like my baby is in the clear

> —–Original Message—–
> From: Enquiries English [mailto:enquiries.english@zoll.de]
> Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2011 3:36 AM
> To: Francesco
> Subject: Re: [Ticket#XXXXXXXXXXXXXX] pets
>
> Dear Mr,
>
> your rabbit doesn’t have to be microchipped. It doesn’t need a vaccination.
> You don’t have to submit a health certificate.
>
> For legal reasons this information can only be given to the best of our
> knowledge and is non-binding.
>
> Yours sincerely
>
> Keller
>
> Informations- und Wissensmanagement Zoll (Information and Knowledge
> Management section of the German customs administration) Central
> information unit Carusufer 3-5
> 01099 Dresden
>
> Enquiries in English:
> Tel.: 0351/44834-530
> Fax: 0351/44834-590
> E-Mail: enquiries.english@zoll.de
>
> Internet: http://www.zoll.de
> By telephone you may contact IWM Zoll
> Monday-Friday 08:00-17:00 h
>
> — start original email —
> From: Francesco
> Sent: 06.07.2011 01:40
> Subject: Re: [Ticket#XXXXXXXXXXXXXX] pets
>
>
> > Hello and thank you for your response. Just to clarify, no health certificate,
> vaccinations nor microchip needed?
> >
> > Francesco
> >
> >
> > > —–Original Message—–
> > > From: Enquiries English [mailto:enquiries.english@zoll.de]
> > > Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2011 8:33 AM
> > > To: Francesco
> > > Subject: Re: [Ticket#XXXXXXXXXXXXXX] pets
> > >
> > > Dear Mr,
> > >
> > > according to § 38 Binnenmarkt-Tierseuchenschutzverordnung the import
> > > of at most three domestic rabbits from a third country to Germany is
> > > allowed without any restrictions, if the animals are moved in
> > > holiday traffic or upon a change of domicile and not intended to be
> > > handed over to third persons.
> > >
> > > For legal reasons this information can only be given to the best of
> > > our knowledge and is non-binding.
> > >
> > > Yours sincerely
> > >
> > > Keller
> > >
> > > Informations- und Wissensmanagement Zoll (Information and
> > > Knowledge
> > > Management section of the German customs administration) Central
> > > information unit Carusufer 3-5
> > > 01099 Dresden
> > >
> > > Enquiries in English:
> > > Tel.: 0351/44834-530
> > > Fax: 0351/44834-590
> > > E-Mail: enquiries.english@zoll.de
> > >
> > > Internet: http://www.zoll.de
> > > By telephone you may contact IWM Zoll Monday-Friday 08:00-17:00 h
> > >
> > > — start original email —
> > > From: Francesco
> > > Sent: 05.07.2011 11:50
> > > Subject: Re: [Ticket#XXXXXXXXXXXXXX] pets
> > >
> > >
> > > > Hello, I’m going to Germany from the USA with my pet rabbit. What
> > > > do I need to do?
> > > >
> > > > Francesco
> > > >
> > > >
> > > — end original email —
> >
> >
> — end original email —

 

Edited to add more info.

[Beka27]

That’s great news! Are you moving or just visiting? In any case, I hope you and bunny have a safe and enjoyable trip!

[Bunnyboy]

Thanks. We’re moving!

[Malp_15]

Ooooo that’s so great!! I’m excited for you

I have a friend from Germany coming to visit this summer, he’s from Stuttgart, but going to school in Munich.

[Bunnyboy]

Thanks, Malp. I heard Munich is a nice city and most expensive in Germany. I’m going to Bonn, though. Can’t wait to leave!

[Bunnyboy]

I got some additional info from customs and added it to the other post. Hopefully this will be useful to someone else.

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