Pet shops (temporary provision and establishment)

Fødevarestyrelsen

If you want to establish yourself or work temporarily in Denmark, you need to apply to the competent authority for authorisation or similar official recognition from the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration.

Dette skal du bruge:

You will need to write an application stating your intentions to establish a pet shop including the following documentation:

  • Proof of nationality, for example, a copy of identity card or passport

  • Certificates, diplomas etc. relevant to your profession

  • Proof of your professional experience, e.g. pay slips or attestations from employers identifying the professional activity and its duration (if any)

  • Any further documentation/further information that you think may influence the assessment of your professional and educational qualifications, or other relevant information that you wish to submit, e.g. Curriculum Vitae)

  • Your contact information: first name and family name, address, phone and e-mail, if any. If somebody else is sending the documents, e.g. a company sending documents on your behalf: The sender's name, address, phone and e-mail, if any.

  • Certificate (e.g. "Certificate of Current Professional Statuts/Good Standing") from the competent health authorities of your home member state/member state of establishment. The certificate must confirm that you are legally entitled to work within your profession, i.e. that you have not been suspended, disqualified or prohibited from practising. The certificate must be less than 3 months old and may be sent directly from the competent authority to the competent authority in Denmark. The certificate should be issued in English.