Do you live in Finland or Norway? No problem!
Moving outside Sweden
If you live in Finland or Norway, it’s no problem. We arrange the necessary paperwork and veterinary treatments.
On this page, we list the specific requirements and regulations for bringing the puppy into each country, but we ask all buyers to verify the entry requirements themselves. Issuing these additional documents and treatments incurs an extra cost of 1000 SEK.
In summary, according to current regulations, the puppy can enter both Norway and Finland without a rabies vaccination if it is younger than 12 weeks. The puppy must have a microchip, passport, deworming (administered by a veterinarian at least 24 and no more than 120 hours before arrival in Norway or Finland), and a certificate confirming that the puppy has not been exposed to rabies risk.
Finland
Entry requirements for pets (dogs, cats, and ferrets) entering Finland from EU member states
Norge
Traveling with dogs, cats, and ferrets from an EU/EEA country to Norway
Finland
Entry requirements for pets (dogs, cats, and ferrets) entering Finland from EU member states:
The animal must be identifiable with an ISO-standard 11784 microchip
that functions with HDX or FDX-B technology, allowing the microchip to be read with an ISO-standard 11785 reader. If the microchip does not meet these requirements, the pet owner must provide the necessary equipment to read the chip. The date of identification and ID number must always be included in the animal’s travel document or passport. Animals identified with a clear and legible tattoo, proven by written evidence to have been applied before July 3, 2011, are exempt from this requirement and do not need to be re-identified with a microchip.
Rabies Vaccination
The animal must have a valid rabies vaccination with an approved vaccine, recorded in the passport. The animal must be identifiable with a microchip and at least 12 weeks old to receive an initial rabies vaccination.
After vaccination, a 21-day waiting period is required before traveling with the animal. For revaccination, the 21-day waiting period does not apply if the vaccination was given before the previous one expired. Validity may vary between vaccines and countries; the veterinarian will record the final validity date of the rabies vaccination in the pet’s passport.
Deworming
Treatment for the tapeworm (Echinococcus) is required only for dogs; cats and ferrets do not need to be treated. Dogs traveling to Finland/Åland, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Malta must be treated for the tapeworm. No treatment is required if the dog travels directly between these countries.
All dogs traveling to Finland/Åland, including those coming from Sweden or dogs returning home to Finland, must be treated 1-5 days before entry. The treatment must be administered by a veterinarian who records it in the dog’s EU pet passport.
Alternatively, the 28-day rule can be applied for dogs. This means the dog must be treated at least twice within a 28-day interval before departure, with the treatment then repeated regularly at intervals of no more than 28 days. The third and final treatment should be administered in Finland once the trip is over, and the dog remains in Finland. If the 28-day rule is applied, this must be noted by the veterinarian in the dog’s passport.
Pet Passport
The animal must have an EU pet passport containing details of the animal's identification, as well as the veterinarian’s records of vaccinations and treatments. EU pet passports are issued by a veterinarian.
Unvaccinated puppies, kittens, and ferret kits younger than 12 weeks may be brought into Finland under the following conditions:
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The animal is younger than 12 weeks at the time of entry.
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The animal is identifiable with a microchip.
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The animal has a pet passport.
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The animal is accompanied by a certificate signed by the owner stating that, from birth until the time of transport, the pet has had no contact with wild animals susceptible to rabies.
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Puppies must be treated for tapeworm (see point Deworming below).
Norway
Traveling with dogs, cats, and ferrets from an EU/EEA country to Norway
Dogs, cats, and ferrets may be brought into Norway and taken on trips when the following rules are met:
Dogs, cats, and ferrets must be over three months old upon entry due to the age requirement for rabies vaccination. An exception is made for dogs, cats, and ferrets that have legally resided in Sweden; they do not require rabies vaccination and may therefore be younger. All animals must be ID-marked and have an EU-approved pet passport.
Deworming:
All dogs entering Norway must be treated for the fox tapeworm. The requirement for tapeworm treatment does not apply to cats, ferrets, or dogs coming directly from Finland, Malta, the United Kingdom, or Ireland.
The treatment must be administered by a veterinarian at least 24 and no more than 120 hours before arrival in Norway. Alternatively, the dog may be treated at least twice, with a minimum interval of one day and a maximum interval of 28 days before the first entry into Norway. Afterward, the dog must be treated at least every 28 days. This option is suitable for frequent travelers.
Rabies Vaccination:
Animals entering Norway must be vaccinated against rabies. An exception is made for cats, dogs, and ferrets from Sweden, which do not need rabies vaccination. The vaccination must be performed by a veterinarian, and the animal must be at least twelve weeks old at the earliest. When an animal receives its first rabies vaccination, it is considered valid only 21 days after vaccination. For subsequent vaccinations, validity is counted from the vaccination date, provided that the previous vaccination has not expired when the new vaccine was administered.
The rabies vaccination requirement thus applies for entry from other rabies-free countries than Sweden.
Customs:
When traveling with pets from an EU/EEA country, the animals and required documents must always be presented to Norwegian customs (Tollvesenet) for inspection. Choose the red lane at customs. When traveling to Norway from Sweden, it is not necessary to present the animal and documents if the animal has legally resided in Sweden and meets all entry requirements.
Pet Passport:
The animal must have an EU pet passport containing details of the animal's identification, as well as the veterinarian’s records of vaccinations and treatments. EU pet passports are issued by a veterinarian.