PetPass ReadyBringing your dog or cat to Sweden from the USA in 2026
Last updated: September 6, 2026 — verified against official sources.
Sweden follows the EU-wide pet travel regulation. One detail worth knowing: Sweden is strict about the rabies vaccination timeline, and your EU health certificate must be issued no more than 10 days before arrival. If you are moving to Sweden, book your USDA-accredited vet appointment well in advance — the 21-day rabies wait plus endorsement time means starting 6–8 weeks before your flight is safest.
The 4 steps
- Microchip (ISO 11784/11785) first — Your pet must be microchipped BEFORE the rabies shot — a vaccination given before the chip does not count.
- Rabies vaccination ≥ 21 days before arrival — The vaccine must be given after the microchip and at least 21 days before entering the EU. It must stay valid on travel day.
- USDA-endorsed EU health certificate ≤ 10 days — A USDA-accredited vet issues the EU health certificate, then USDA APHIS endorses it. Valid 10 days from issue to arrival in the EU.
- Arrive via an approved EU point of entry — All main EU airports are approved for pets from the USA (Brussels, Stockholm Arlanda, Vienna…).
Frequently asked questions
Does Sweden require tapeworm treatment?
No — dogs entering Sweden from the USA or other EU countries do not need tapeworm treatment (that requirement applies to the UK, Ireland, Finland, Malta and Norway).
Is quarantine required?
No — fully compliant pets enter without quarantine.
Can I fly into Stockholm?
Yes — Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) is an approved EU entry point for pets from the USA.
Official sources
- European Commission: food.ec.europa.eu/animals/movement-pets_en
- USDA APHIS: aphis.usda.gov/pet-travel
- Norwegian Food Safety Authority (Mattilsynet): mattilsynet.no