Bringing your fur babies to a new country can be a daunting and emotional experience.
The first thing you need to be aware of is the rules for bringing pets from South Africa to Germany. These are updated regularly and we therefore only add links to the relevant pages.Â
We added some links to Pet immigration services that were recommended by fellow South Africans, and if you would rather do it yourself, we have a page where people shared their do-it-yourself experiences.
Some dog breeds are banned in Germany, and there are additional rules for individual states. Up-to-date information can be found on the Zoll (Customs) website.
The following companies are suggestions from fellow South AfricansÂ
Here are some shared experiences by our Facebook members. If you would like to add your experience to our website, please submit it via our contact formDecember
Rules and regulations can be found on the Gezetze im Internet Dog regulations website
Try the following websites:
You can report any issues regarding animal cruelty at the Tierschutsbund under Tierquälerei
This is not indented as a moving checklist, but rather all the admin you have to take into consideration before you get on the plane
It is very tempting to bring some South African goodies with you when you travel to Germany, and while most items are allowed, there are Restrictions.
Finding a place to rent is almost like doing a job interview. You have to “advertise” yourself and you will have to go for interviews.
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