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Dogs, cats and ferrets

The rules on importing dogs, cats and ferrets are intended to prevent the spread of rabies in Sweden. The rules are set by the European Union.

A dog sitting in a car

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Your pet must be vaccinated against rabies

Dogs, cats and ferrets who travel within the EU must be identity marked with a microchip and vaccinated against rabies.

Can you bring a puppy or kitten to Sweden?

A cat

You need an import permit to bring a puppy, kitten or ferret puppy to Sweden. Please plan your trip well in advance and read about the rules and how to apply for a permit.

Ferrets, cats and dogs need a pet passport

Ferrets, cats and dogs that travel within the EU must have a pet passport. Your veterinarian can provide your pet with a passport.

Two ferrets

Import from non-listed countries outside EU

The requirements concerning rabies protection are stricter upon import from countries outside EU which do not have a control system for rabies.

More information

List of countries

Approved rabies vaccines PDF

Border inspection posts when travelling to Sweden

Travellers' points of entry into the EU external link

Forms

Animals from holdings (ungulates, birds, lagomorphs, dogs, cats and ferrets), E9.162 external link

Non-commercial movement of five or less dogs, cats or ferrets, E9.163 external link

Imports of dogs, cats, ferrets and non-commercial movements into the Union of more than five dogs, cats or ferrets, E9.164 external link

See a short film about importing dogs to Sweden

This dog will inform you

ID marking, pet passport and rabies explained by our four legged reporter.

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