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Swedish Board of Agriculture
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Animals
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Import
- Pet rodents
Pets are animals that are not to be sold or change owners once they have been brought to Sweden. The animals must have been born and raised in captivity. If you want to bring more than five small rodents they do not count as pets, and other rules apply.
Mice, rats, guinea-pigs, golden hamsters, chinchillas, and gerbils are small rodents.
Species may be comprised by the Ordinance on the protection of species. The Ordinance is intended to protect European species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade and possession of such species.
You may bring small rodents, provided that there are no more than five of them and that they travel with you or your representative.
If there is doubt about the species of the animals, Customs may call on an expert appointed by the Board of Agriculture. This is paid for by the person bringing the animals into Sweden.
The person who brings animals to Sweden is responsible for complying with the import rules. If you do not follow the rules, the import may be prevented, or the animals may be killed at the border. You also need to find out in advance whether or not you are allowed to keep the animals in Sweden without special permission.
These species count as small rodents
Mice, rats, guinea-pigs, golden hamsters, chinchillas, and gerbils are small rodents.
Some species are protected
Species may be comprised by the Ordinance on the protection of species. The Ordinance is intended to protect European species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade and possession of such species.
Importing a few animals
You may bring small rodents, provided that there are no more than five of them and that they travel with you or your representative.
Small rodents from non-EU countries may only be brought to Sweden through border inspection posts at Stockholm-Arlanda or Gothenburg-Landvetter.
- You need to notify Customs of the animals' arrival at least 48 hours in advance.
- When the animals cross the border, you need to report to Customs.
If the animals' species is uncertain
If there is doubt about the species of the animals, Customs may call on an expert appointed by the Board of Agriculture. This is paid for by the person bringing the animals into Sweden.
You are responsible for complying with the rules
The person who brings animals to Sweden is responsible for complying with the import rules. If you do not follow the rules, the import may be prevented, or the animals may be killed at the border. You also need to find out in advance whether or not you are allowed to keep the animals in Sweden without special permission.
Swedish Regulation on the import of pets
(in Swedish)
(in Swedish)Swedish Regulation on transporting animals (in Swedish)
Swedish Regulation on keeping, breeding and selling pets (in Swedish)
Swedish Regulation on keeping animals in zoos (in Swedish)
Ordinance on the protection of species
(in Swedish)
