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Pet Transport Finland to Lithuania: 2026 Guide

Planning a pet relocation from Finland to Lithuania is easier when you work backwards from your travel date. Allow around 1-3 weeks. The requirements are modest compared with …

1-3 wks
Preparation needed
None
Quarantine on arrival
Low
Route complexity
Managed
Full door to door
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Lead time needed
1-3 weeks
Quarantine
None
Route complexity
Low
Airlines
3 carriers on this route
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What's required
MicrochipRequired. ISO 11784/11785 (15-digit). …
Rabies vaccinationRequired. Current. Primary vaccination: …
Rabies titre testNot required. Finland is a low-risk EU …
QuarantineNo quarantine. Lithuania accepts …
Import permitNot required for non-commercial …
Health certificateEU pet passport, issued by your Finnish …
In short: Preparing to move a pet from Finland to Lithuania typically takes around 1-3 weeks. There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets. A rabies titre test is not required.
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Step by step

The import process, in full

1
Before booking travel.
Verify ISO 15-digit microchip pre-dates the rabies vaccination record in the EU pet passport

Responsible: Finnish official vet

2
Primary: 21-day wait after first vaccination. Booster within valid period: no wait.
Confirm rabies vaccination is current

Responsible: Finnish official vet

3
Any time before travel.
Obtain or update EU pet passport

Responsible: Finnish official vet

4
3-5 weeks before travel.
Book Helsinki to Vilnius and confirm pet reservation with carrier

Responsible: Owner

5
Travel day.
Travel to Vilnius with EU pet passport

Responsible: Owner

Checklist

What your pet needs

Every item below must be completed and verified before your pet can travel. Expand each category for the detail.

Microchip
Required. ISO 11784/11785 (15-digit). Must be implanted before the rabies vaccination.
Rabies vaccination
Required. Current. Primary vaccination: 21-day wait. Booster within valid period: no wait. Source: EU Regulation 576/2013.
Rabies titre test
Not required. Finland is a low-risk EU member state.
Quarantine
No quarantine. Lithuania accepts compliant EU pet passport arrivals.
Import permit
Not required for non-commercial companion animal movements within the EU.
Health certificate
EU pet passport, issued by your Finnish official vet.
Export permit
No export permit required for companion animals between EU member states.
Health certificate
EU pet passport issued by a Finnish official vet. Finland and Lithuania are both EU member states.
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Airlines

Carriers on this route

Not all airlines accept live animals on this route. Confirm the operating carrier's current policy for every flight segment.

Finnair
Finnair connects Helsinki (HEL) to Vilnius (VNO) on certain schedules, with some direct services. Finnair Cargo handles live animals at HEL. Cabin pets accepted within standard size and weight limits.
Cargo and Cabin
airBaltic
airBaltic connects HEL to Vilnius via Riga (RIX). The RIX to VNO leg takes approximately 50 minutes. airBaltic Cargo available at the Riga hub. A solid option when Finnair direct availability is limited.
Cargo and Cabin
Ryanair
Ryanair serves HEL to VNO on some schedules. Cabin pets only. No cargo hold service. Suitable for small pets within their standard restrictions.
Cabin Only
Costs

What this route typically costs

EU pet passport issue or update: approximately EUR 50-100
Rabies vaccination update if needed: EUR 40-80
Cabin pet fee HEL to VNO: approximately EUR 40-90
Cargo fee for large dogs: EUR 250-700
IATA travel crate: EUR 60-250
Total, small cabin pet: EUR 130-270
Total, large dog in cargo: EUR 450-1,050

Critical points

Finnair requires tapeworm treatment for dogs ENTERING Finland from certain countries outside the EU. For dogs LEAVING Finland for Lithuania, no tapeworm treatment is required. Lithuania has no Echinococcus entry requirement for dogs from EU member states.

Lithuania has PPP dog legislation. If your dog is a large guarding or bull-type breed, check VMVT breed rules at vmvt.lt.

The ISO microchip must precede the rabies vaccination in the EU pet passport record. This is the most common error to check before booking.

Vilnius Airport (VNO) is a modest-sized airport but handles regular intra-EU cargo. VMVT conducts occasional spot checks.

How Lithuania handles incoming pets

Lithuania keeps its import requirements relatively light, which makes preparing easier. Even so, the basics still need to be right and in the correct order.

What experienced owners do

Use an official, government-authorised vet for the health certificate, not just your usual clinic. Many destinations only accept certificates signed by an approved vet.

If this is your first international move, consider an IPATA-registered pet transport agent. They handle the documents, airline booking and crate sizing, and can troubleshoot problems.

Get your pet used to the travel crate weeks in advance. A calm, crate-familiar animal travels far better than one meeting the crate for the first time at the airport.

Confirm live animal acceptance on every flight segment before booking. Not all aircraft or connections take pets, and cargo terms can differ leg to leg.

FAQ

Common questions

No. Finland’s tapeworm (Echinococcus) treatment requirement applies to dogs arriving in Finland, not dogs leaving. Lithuania does not require tapeworm treatment for dogs from EU member states including Finland.
Finnair Cargo handles live animals from Helsinki-Vantaa. Contact Finnair Cargo directly to book a cargo pet on the HEL-VNO sector. Provide crate dimensions and animal weight when enquiring. Availability depends on the specific aircraft and cargo capacity on your chosen date.
Finnair operates Helsinki to Vilnius on some schedules, with direct flights on certain days of the week. The schedule changes seasonally. Check the current Finnair timetable and book early to secure the dates that suit you.
Lithuania’s breed legislation lists breeds classified as potentially dangerous, including certain Pitbull-type and Staffordshire-type dogs, along with other large guarding breeds. For a current and complete list, check VMVT’s guidance at vmvt.lt. Requirements may include muzzle and lead rules in public rather than an outright ban.
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