Erlaubnis zum Verbringen, zur Einfuhr oder Vermittlung von Tieren zum Zwecke der Abgabe beantragen

If you wish to move, import or broker vertebrate animals for the purpose of selling them, you require a permit from the competent authority. You can find out more here.

Anyone wishing to bring or import vertebrate animals other than farm animals into Germany for the purpose of supplying them in return for payment or other consideration, or to arrange the supply of such animals that are to be or have been brought or imported into Germany in return for payment or other consideration, requires a permit from the competent authority.

• Identity document
• Certificate of good conduct
• Proof of expertise, certificates
• Sketch or construction drawings, plan documents of the premises or facilities

In order to obtain a permit, you must generally provide proof of your expertise in handling the respective animals and your reliability. In addition, the permit and the conditions are tailored to the individual case.

The expertise required for the activity can generally be assumed if the person responsible has completed state-recognized or other training or further training that qualifies them to handle the animal species covered by the activity.

Is based on the respective administrative fee schedule of the federal state or on the fee statutes of the authorities responsible under federal state law.

If you have applied for a permit, the responsible office will process the application promptly.

Once you have submitted all the documents in full, the responsible office will process them promptly.

none

Appeal (appeal may be excluded depending on state law), administrative court action

• Permit for the movement, import or brokering of vertebrate animals for the purpose of sale Issue
• Anyone wishing to bring or import vertebrate animals that are not livestock into Germany for the purpose of supplying them in return for payment or other consideration, or to broker the supply of such animals that are to be or have been brought or imported into Germany in return for payment or other consideration, requires a permit from the competent authority.
• Competent authority: Depends on the respective federal state.

County/city

Forms available: No

Written form required: Yes

Informal application possible: No

Personal appearance necessary: No