Reptiles and amphibians

Travel from the European Economic Area *

* Including Andorra, the Faroe Islands, Norway, Switzerland

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What animals are allowed?

It is possible to travel to Sweden with a reptile. Indeed, reptiles are allowed in a maximum of 5 animals per trip as part of a non-commercial trip under certain conditions that we will explore.

What are the entry requirements?

• Transportation must be with the owner, or with another person with the owner’s written permission to travel with animals on behalf of the owner.
• The animal must not change owners or be sold.
• In case of CITES protection measures, it may not be possible to enter or a permit may be required.
• The animal must not be transported by cargo.
• The animal must have been born and have grown in captivity.
• Customs restrictions may apply.
• In case of doubt about the species, additional examinations at the owner’s expense will be carried out.
• The person traveling with the animal is responsible for it, and to be careful to follow the rules. If that if not met, the traveler can be stopped at the border.
• The animal has good hygiene to reduce the risk of salmonella.

What documents are required?

• No specific document is necessary.

Travel from a third country or another territory *

* Excluding Andorra, the Faroe Islands, Norway, Switzerland

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What animals are allowed?

It is possible to travel to Sweden with a reptile. Indeed, reptiles are allowed in a maximum of 5 animals per trip as part of a non-commercial trip under certain conditions that we will explore.

What are the entry requirements?

• Transportation must be with the owner, or with another person with the owner’s written permission to travel with animals on behalf of the owner.
• The animal must not change owners or be sold.
• In the event of CITES protection measures or the Species Protection Ordinance, it may not be possible to enter or a permit may be required.
• The animal must not be transported by cargo.
• The animal must have been born and have grown in captivity.
• Customs restrictions may apply.
• Entrance is possible via authorized posts: Stockholm-Arlanda, Gothenburg-Landvetter. The authorities must be notified at least 48 hours, and the border veterinarian at least 1 working day in advance.
• In case of doubt about the species, additional examinations at the owner’s expense will be carried out.
• The person traveling with the animal is responsible for it, and to be careful to follow the rules. If that if not met, the traveler can be stopped at the border.
• The animal has good hygiene to reduce the risk of salmonella.

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What documents are required?

• No specific document is necessary.

Rodents

Travel from the European Economic Area *

* Including Andorra, the Faroe Islands, Norway, Switzerland

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What animals are allowed?

It is possible to travel to Sweden with a rodent. In fact, rodents (mice, rats, guinea pigs, golden hamsters, chinchillas and gerbils) are allowed in a maximum of 5 animals per trip as part of a non-commercial trip under certain conditions that we will explore.

What are the entry requirements?

• Transportation must be with the owner, or with another person with the owner’s written permission to travel with animals on behalf of the owner.
• The animal must not change owners or be sold.
• In the case of protective measures under the Species Protection Ordinance, it may not be possible to enter or a permit may be required.
• The animal must not be transported by cargo.
• The animal must have been born and have grown in captivity.
• Customs restrictions may apply.
• In case of doubt about the species, additional examinations at the owner’s expense will be carried out.
• The person traveling with the animal is responsible for it, and to be careful to follow the rules. If that if not met, the traveler can be stopped at the border.

What documents are required?

• No specific document is necessary.

Travel from a third country or another territory *

* Excluding Andorra, the Faroe Islands, Norway, Switzerland

To know the conditions according to the country of origin, click here.

What animals are allowed?

It is possible to travel to Sweden with a rodent. In fact, rodents (mice, rats, guinea pigs, golden hamsters, chinchillas and gerbils) are allowed in a maximum of 5 animals per trip as part of a non-commercial trip under certain conditions that we will explore.

What are the entry requirements?

• Transportation must be with the owner, or with another person with the owner’s written permission to travel with animals on behalf of the owner.
• The animal must not change owners or be sold.
• In the case of protective measures under the Species Protection Ordinance, it may not be possible to enter or a permit may be required.
• The animal must not be transported by cargo.
• The animal must have been born and have grown in captivity.
• Customs restrictions may apply.
• Entrance is possible via authorized posts: Stockholm-Arlanda, Gothenburg-Landvetter. The authorities must be notified at least 48 hours, and the border veterinarian at least 1 working day in advance.
• In case of doubt about the species, additional examinations at the owner’s expense will be carried out.
• The person traveling with the animal is responsible for it, and to be careful to follow the rules. If that if not met, the traveler can be stopped at the border.

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What documents are required?

• No specific document is necessary.

Rabbits

Travel from the European Economic Area *

* Including Andorra, the Faroe Islands, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland

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What animals are allowed?

It is possible to travel to Sweden with a rabbit. Indeed, rabbits are allowed in a maximum of 5 animals per trip as part of a non-commercial trip under certain conditions that we will explore.

What are the entry requirements?

• Transportation must be with the owner, or with another person with the owner’s written permission to travel with animals on behalf of the owner.
• The animal must not change owners or be sold.
• The animal must have been born and have grown in captivity.
• In case of doubt about the species, additional examinations at the owner’s expense will be carried out.
• The person traveling with the animal is responsible for it, and to be careful to follow the rules. If that if not met, the traveler can be stopped at the border.

What documents are required?

• No specific document is necessary.

Travel from a third country or another territory *

* Excluding Andorra, the Faroe Islands, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland

To know the conditions according to the country of origin, click here.

What animals are allowed?

It is possible to travel to Sweden with a rabbit. Indeed, rabbits are allowed in a maximum of 5 animals per trip as part of a non-commercial trip under certain conditions that we will explore.

What are the entry requirements?

• Transportation must be with the owner, or with another person with the owner’s written permission to travel with animals on behalf of the owner.
• The animal must not change owners or be sold.
• The animal must have been born and have grown in captivity.
• Entrance is possible via authorized posts: Stockholm-Arlanda, Gothenburg-Landvetter. The authorities must be notified at least 48 hours, and the border veterinarian at least 1 working day in advance.
• In case of doubt about the species, additional examinations at the owner’s expense will be carried out.
• The person traveling with the animal is responsible for it, and to be careful to follow the rules. If that if not met, the traveler can be stopped at the border.

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What documents are required?

• Import permit
  • The request must be made at least 30 days before the trip.
  • The costs are 400 SEK payable on the account specified on the site.
  • Name and address must be indicated
  • Copy of receipt and request should be sent to the Swedish Board of Agriculture
• Owner’s statement:
  • The animal was isolated 14 days before entering Sweden
  • The animal has not been in contact with other animals for the past 30 days
  • Animal has not shown signs of disease in the past 6 months

Horses

Travel from the European Economic Area *

* Including Andorra, the Faroe Islands, Norway

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What animals are allowed?

It is possible to travel to Sweden with a horse. Indeed, horses (horses, donkeys, horse-donkey crosses and zebras) are authorized in a maximum of 5 animals per trip as part of a non-commercial trip under certain conditions that we will explore.

What are the entry requirements?

• The animal must be examined by a veterinarian in the country of origin maximum 48 hours before the trip.
• Transportation must be with the owner, or with another person with the owner’s written permission to travel with animals on behalf of the owner.
• The person traveling with the animal is responsible for it, and to be careful to follow the rules. If that if not met, the traveler can be stopped at the border.
• Norway, Andorra, Faroe Islands: The trip must be notified to the authorities.

What documents are required?

• Veterinary certificate **
  • Certifying that the animal complies with European rules
  • Attesting that the animal is in good health
  • Valid for 10 days
  • Kept at least 6 months if necessary, if it must be shown to a veterinarian
• Passport if the animal is more than 6 months old

** Except for competing horses (races, dressage, show jumping, eventing, endurance, Icelandic horse competitions, western riding) in Sweden, Denmark, Finland or Norway which do not need it . The trip is made maximum 5 days before and after the competition. Proof of participation must be shown, upon return a certificate of the competition will be shown.

Travel from a third country or another territory *

* Excluding Andorra, the Faroe Islands, Norway

To know the conditions according to the country of origin, click h-ERR:REF-NOT-FOUND-ere.

What animals are allowed?

It is possible to travel to Sweden with a horse. Indeed, horses (horses, donkeys, horse-donkey crosses and zebras) are authorized in a maximum of 5 animals per trip as part of a non-commercial trip under certain conditions that we will explore.

What are the entry requirements?

• The animal must be examined by a veterinarian in the country of origin on the day of the trip.
• Transportation must be with the owner, or with another person with the owner’s written permission to travel with animals on behalf of the owner.
• Entrance is possible via authorized posts: Stockholm-Arlanda, Gothenburg-Landvetter. The authorities must be notified at least 48 hours, and the border veterinarian at least 1 working day in advance. If the animal arrives by boat, it must enter the European Union through another country.
• In addition, the authorities must be informed on arrival at the border.
• The person traveling with the animal is responsible for it, and to be careful to follow the rules. If that if not met, the traveler can be stopped at the border.
• If traveling for more than 8 hours, the travel plan must be approved by the veterinarian of the country of origin.

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What documents are required?

• Veterinary certificate **
  • Attesting which tests or analyzes must be carried out before entering Sweden,
  • Attesting that the animal is in good health
  • Valid for 10 days
  • Kept at least 6 months if necessary, if it must be shown to a veterinarian
• Identification documents (ex: passport)
  • If the animal stays more than 90 days in the European Union, it will have to obtain a passport once arrived

Ferrets

Travel from the European Union *

* Including Andorra, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, San Marino, Switzerland, Vatican and Norway.

To know the conditions according to the country of provenance and the animal, click here.

What animals are allowed?

It is possible to travel to Sweden with a ferret. Indeed, ferrets are authorized within the framework of a non-commercial trip in a maximum of 5 animals per trip (except if the purpose of the trip is to attend a competition, a show, a sporting event or a training in relationship with this type of event **) under certain conditions that we will explore. They must be at least 16 weeks old.

** Attention: Exceptions exist, please contact the authorities, animals must be over six months old and the owner must be able to prove that the animal is registered to participate in such an event, or is registered with an organization that arranges such events.

What are the entry requirements?

Traveling to Sweden with a ferret requires fulfilling a few conditions:

• The movement of the animal must take place because the owner has to go to Sweden.
• The displacement must take place maximum five days before or after the arrival of the owner.
• Transportation must be with the owner, or with another person with the owner’s written permission to travel with animals on behalf of the owner.
• The animal is identified via a chip or a clearly legible tattoo
  • Chip: Complies with ISO 11784 standards, using HDX or FDX-B technology, which can be read with a chip reader conforming to 11785 standards. If this is not possible, the owner must provide a chip reader capable of reading the chip.
  • Tattoo: Accepted if done before July 3, 2011
  • Identification: Performed before rabies vaccines
• The animal has a rabies vaccine. ***
  • The vaccine is carried out by an authorized veterinarian.
  • The vaccine is given when the animal is at least 12 weeks old. It is carried in the passport, just like the period of validity (a section is reserved there).
  • The vaccine is produced after identification.
  • Validity: The vaccine is valid 21 days after the end of the vaccination protocol required by the manufacturer for a primary vaccination. During a revaccination, there is no waiting period if it is carried out during the validity period of the previous one. If the revaccination is not carried out during the period of validity of the previous one, it is considered as primary vaccination.
  • The vaccine must be either an inactivated vaccine of at least one antigenic unit per dose (recommendation of the World Health Organization), or a recombinant vaccine expressing the immunizing rabies virus glycoprotein in a living viral vector. If administered in an EU country, the vaccine must have received marketing authorization.
• The animal must be reported when crossing the border.

*** Except for animals from Norway, for which it is not necessary. There is no minimum age either.

What documents are required?

Here are the documents necessary to travel to Sweden with his ferret:

• If the pet is not traveling with the owner, the person traveling with the pet must have written permission to travel with the pet. She must also have a copy of the passenger ticket to have proof of the passenger’s departure date.
• Animal passport issued by an authorized veterinarian.
  • It gives details about: identification, description of the animal, ownership, details of the veterinarian who issued it, rabies vaccine information
  • It is in line with the model: Part 1 of Annex III to Regulation (EU) No 577/2013
  • When traveling from a country linked to the EU: Form E9.207 to replace
• Animals from Andorra, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, San Marino, Switzerland, Vatican:
  • Owner’s Declaration for Pets

Travel from a listed third country *

* Including Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Ascension, Australia, Barbados, Bahrain, Belarus, Bermuda, Bosnia and Herzegovina, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, Netherlands Antilles, Fiji, Falkland Islands, Polynesia French, Guam, Hong Kong, Iceland, Jamaica, Japan, Liechtenstein, Macedonia, Malaysia, (Special rules for Malaysia), Mauritius, Mayotte, Mexico, Monaco, Montserrat, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Russia, Saint Helena , Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Switzerland, Singapore, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, United Arab Emirates, United States, Vanuatu, Vatican, Wallis, Futuna and Saint Lucia.

To know the conditions according to the country of provenance and the animal, click here.

What animals are allowed?

It is possible to travel to Sweden with a ferret. Indeed, ferrets are authorized within the framework of a non-commercial trip in a maximum of 5 animals per trip (except if the purpose of the trip is to attend a competition, a show, a sporting event or a training in relationship with this type of event **) under certain conditions that we will explore. They must be at least 16 weeks old.

** Attention: Exceptions exist, please contact the authorities, animals must be over six months old and the owner must be able to prove that the animal is registered to participate in such an event, or is registered with an organization that arranges such events.

What are the entry requirements?

Traveling to Sweden with a ferret requires fulfilling a few conditions:

• The movement of the animal must take place because the owner has to go to Sweden.
• The displacement must take place maximum five days before or after the arrival of the owner.
• Transportation must be with the owner, or with another person with the owner’s written permission to travel with animals on behalf of the owner.
• The animal is identified via a chip or a clearly legible tattoo
  • Chip: Complies with ISO 11784 standards, using HDX or FDX-B technology, which can be read with a chip reader conforming to 11785 standards. If this is not possible, the owner must provide a chip reader capable of reading the chip.
  • Tattoo: Accepted if done before July 3, 2011
  • Identification: Performed before rabies vaccines
• The animal has a rabies vaccine.
  • The vaccine is carried out by an authorized veterinarian.
  • The vaccine is given when the animal is at least 12 weeks old. It is carried in the passport, just like the period of validity (a section is reserved there).
  • The vaccine is produced after identification.
  • Validity: The vaccine is valid 21 days after the end of the vaccination protocol required by the manufacturer for a primary vaccination. During a revaccination, there is no waiting period if it is carried out during the validity period of the previous one. If the revaccination is not carried out during the period of validity of the previous one, it is considered as primary vaccination.
  • The vaccine must be either an inactivated vaccine of at least one antigenic unit per dose (recommendation of the World Health Organization), or a recombinant vaccine expressing the immunizing rabies virus glycoprotein in a living viral vector. If administered in an EU country, the vaccine must have received marketing authorization.
• The animal must be reported when crossing the border at an entry point to the European Union.
  • Stockholm Arlanda Airport
  • Landvetter Airport in Gothenburg

What documents are required?

Here are the documents necessary to travel to Sweden with his ferret:

• If the pet is not traveling with the owner, the person traveling with the pet must have written permission to travel with the pet. She must also have a copy of the passenger ticket to have proof of the passenger’s departure date.
• All the following documents must be attached and numbered, the reference number being noted on each page, signed and stamped by the veterinarian on each page:
  • Form E9.207 or an Animal Passport ():
    • Including a veterinary certificate (not necessary if European passport is present, and valid rabies vaccination)
    • Completed by an authorized veterinarian
    • The animal has 10 days after the completion of the certificate to travel, it can then travel 4 months from the date it will be stamped inside the EU with it, or until the rabies vaccination expires if it arrives before
  • Identification certificate
  • Rabies vaccination certificate
  • Owner’s Declaration for Pets (Form E9.204)

Travel from an unlisted third country

To know the conditions according to the country of provenance and the animal, click here.

What animals are allowed?

It is possible to travel to Sweden with a ferret. Indeed, ferrets are authorized within the framework of a non-commercial trip in a maximum of 5 animals per trip (except if the purpose of the trip is to attend a competition, a show, a sporting event or a training in relationship with this type of event **) under certain conditions that we will explore. They must be at least 16 weeks old.

** Attention: Exceptions exist, please contact the authorities, animals must be over six months old and the owner must be able to prove that the animal is registered to participate in such an event, or is registered with an organization that arranges such events.

What are the entry requirements?

Traveling to Sweden with a ferret requires fulfilling a few conditions:

• The movement of the animal must take place because the owner has to go to Sweden.
• The displacement must take place maximum five days before or after the arrival of the owner.
• Transportation must be with the owner, or with another person with the owner’s written permission to travel with animals on behalf of the owner.
• The animal is identified via a chip or a clearly legible tattoo
  • Chip: Complies with ISO 11784 standards, using HDX or FDX-B technology, which can be read with a chip reader conforming to 11785 standards. If this is not possible, the owner must provide a chip reader capable of reading the chip.
  • Tattoo: Accepted if done before July 3, 2011
  • Identification: Performed before rabies vaccines
• The animal has a rabies vaccine.
  • The vaccine is carried out by an authorized veterinarian.
  • The vaccine is given when the animal is at least 12 weeks old. It is carried in the passport, just like the period of validity (a section is reserved there).
  • The vaccine is produced after identification.
    • Validity: The vaccine is valid 21 days after the end of the vaccination protocol required by the manufacturer for a primary vaccination. During a revaccination, there is no waiting period if it is carried out during the validity period of the previous one. If the revaccination is not carried out during the period of validity of the previous one, it is considered as primary vaccination.
  • The vaccine must be either an inactivated vaccine of at least one antigenic unit per dose (recommendation of the World Health Organization), or a recombinant vaccine expressing the immunizing rabies virus glycoprotein in a living viral vector. If administered in an EU country, the vaccine must have received marketing authorization.
• The animal must be reported when crossing the border at an entry point to the European Union.
  • Stockholm Arlanda Airport
  • Landvetter Airport in Gothenburg
• Rabies antibody test performed.
  • The test is performed on a blood sample taken at least 30 days after the date of vaccination and at least three months before entering Sweden.
  • This is done by an authorized veterinarian.
  • Collection is reported in the veterinary certificate or passport (appropriate section)
  • Performed in an approved laboratory
  • The test must measure a level of neutralizing antibodies against the rabies virus in the serum equal to or higher than 0.5 IU / ml and using a method prescribed in the relevant part of the chapter on rabies in the Manual of tests for World Organization for Animal Health terrestrial animal diagnostics and vaccines.
  • The ferret must be accompanied by an original report or a certified copy of the report from the approved laboratory on the results of the anti-rabies antibody test.
  • It is not necessary to repeat the test after a satisfactory result provided that the pet is revaccinated during the period of validity of the previous vaccination.
  • Three-month period: The veterinary certificate must be issued at least 3 months after the blood collection, the rabies vaccination must not expire (it must therefore be revaccinated if the old one expires) during this period. Not applicable in the case of the reimportation of an animal whose pet passport attests the antibody titration carried out with a positive result before the animal leaves the territory of importation or the territory of a Member State of the EU, Iceland or Norway.

What documents are required?

Here are the documents necessary to travel to Sweden with his ferret:

• If the pet is not traveling with the owner, the person traveling with the pet must have written permission to travel with the pet. She must also have a copy of the passenger ticket to have proof of the passenger’s departure date.
• All the following documents must be attached and numbered, the reference number being noted on each page, signed and stamped by the veterinarian on each page:
  • Form E9.207 or an Animal Passport ():
    • Including a veterinary certificate (not necessary if European passport is present, and if the rabies vaccination does not expire during the trip abroad)
    • Completed by an authorized veterinarian
    • The animal has 10 days after the completion of the certificate to travel, it can then travel 4 months from the date it will be stamped inside the EU with it, or until the rabies vaccination expires if it arrives before
  • Identification certificate
  • Rabies vaccination certificate
  • Owner’s Declaration for Pets (Form E9.204)
  • Rabies Antibody Test Result