Special Needs

Traveling with Pets - Vaccination and Papers

Dogs and cats may be brought into Germany from non-EU countries on the EU approved list without the need for quarantine, provided that vaccinations are up to date. Anyone traveling with pets within the EU must have a European Union Pet Passport.

The following are required when entering Germany with your pet:

Valid rabies vaccination (at least 30 days but no more than 12 months prior to entry into Germany)

Bilingual veterinary certificate (English/German)

Your pet needs to be identified by a microchip (standard: ISO 11784 or ISO11785); your veterinarian can do this.

Additional details can be found on the official Web site of the German Embassy.

Air Travel with Pets

Notify your airline well in advance about your pet and ask about their pet policy; some airlines require an international health certificate.

Assistance/Guide Dogs

Germany is a member of the International Guide Dog Federation. Nevertheless, a guide dog must fulfill the usual requirements regarding vaccination and identification before being allowed entry to Germany. Assistance dogs are welcome in many places throughout Germany.

Wheelchair Rental

Both manual wheelchairs and battery powered wheelchairs are available for rental in Hamburg with BEEFTEA live GmbH. The rental fee includes delivery and pick up service from your Hamburg hotel.

A credit card is required to reserve a wheelchair – Visa/MasterCard/Eurocard and American Express cards are accepted.

IMPORTANT! Please note that a EUR 100.00 cancellation fee, plus any bank fees will be assessed for any wheelchair rental that is canceled on or before May 15, 2013. After May 15, 2013, the wheelchair reservation is non-refundable. To ensure availability, all reservations must be made by June 1, 2013.

Download the Wheelchair Rental Form

Questions? Email BEEFTEA live GmbH or contact by phone at +49 (0) 40 32890 1570 /fax +49 (0) 40 32890 1579.

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