Pet Transport from Latvia to Sweden

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

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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In short: Preparing to move a pet from Latvia to Sweden typically takes around 1-3 weeks. There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets. A rabies titre test is not required.

Regulations checked June 2026

Prepared and reviewed by Pet Transport Global Editorial Team

Step by step

The import process, in full

Before or on the same day as the first rabies vaccination

Microchip implantation (if not already done)

Responsible: Registered veterinarian in Latvia

At least 21 days before travel if this is a primary vaccination

Rabies vaccination

Responsible: Official veterinarian in Latvia

Once microchip and vaccination records are confirmed correct

EU pet passport issued or updated

Responsible: Official veterinarian authorised by the Partikas un veterinarais dienests (PVD)

As early as possible, at least 4-6 weeks before travel

Book airBaltic flight and confirm pet space

Responsible: Owner or pet transport agent

Arrive at Riga Airport with adequate time for pet check-in procedures

Travel day: check in 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 or on the same day as the first rabies vaccination. Source: Jordbruksverket, jordbruksverket.se.

Rabies vaccination

Required. Current and at least 21 days old after a primary vaccination. Boosters within the valid period need no additional waiting period. Source: EU Regulation 576/2013 on non-commercial movement of pet animals.

Rabies titre test

Not required. Estonia and Latvia are EU member states and therefore listed countries for Sweden. No titre test is needed.

Quarantine

No quarantine. Sweden is an EU member state and accepts compliant EU pet passports without quarantine.

Import permit

Not required for non-commercial companion animal movements within the EU.

Health certificate

EU pet passport. Issued or updated by your official vet in the origin country. Valid as the travel document for the entire EU.

Export permit

No export permit required for companion animals travelling within the EU.

Health certificate

EU pet passport issued by an official veterinarian in Latvia, authorised by the Partikas un veterinarais dienests (PVD, Food and Veterinary Service): pvd.gov.lv. Sweden accepts the EU pet passport as the entry document.

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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.

airBaltic

airBaltic is headquartered at Riga (RIX) and operates a high-frequency direct service to Stockholm Arlanda (ARN). This is one of airBaltic's core routes. Both cabin travel for small pets and live animal cargo for larger dogs are available. Cargo booking is straightforward as Riga is airBaltic's main hub.

Cargo and Cabin

SAS

SAS connects through Stockholm and Copenhagen with cargo options available. A practical alternative to airBaltic for owners whose travel dates are better served by SAS schedules. SAS Cargo handles larger pets in the hold.

Cargo and Cabin

Ryanair

Ryanair operates a budget service on the RIX to Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) route. Cabin only, no cargo hold for animals. Suitable for small pets in an approved carrier meeting Ryanair's current weight and size limits. Check the latest policy at time of booking.

Cabin Only

Costs

What this route typically costs

EU pet passport from official vet in Latvia: EUR 50-100

Rabies vaccination update if due: EUR 40-80

Cabin pet fee (airBaltic RIX-ARN): EUR 40-100 per flight

Cargo hold fee for larger dogs (airBaltic Cargo): EUR 200-600 depending on crate and weight

IATA-approved travel crate if cargo: EUR 60-250

Pet transport agent if used: EUR 200-500

Critical points

Microchip must be implanted before or on the same day as the first rabies vaccination. Sweden follows EU Regulation 576/2013 on this. If the vaccination predates the microchip, Sweden may refuse entry or require a new vaccination course. Check the date sequence in the EU pet passport before travelling.

Rabies vaccination must be current and within its valid period. If the booster was given before the previous dose expired, no new 21-day wait is needed. If the vaccination has lapsed, even briefly, a fresh course begins and the 21-day wait restarts.

Sweden does not require tapeworm treatment for dogs arriving from Latvia. This requirement applies in Norway for dogs from all countries, and in Finland for dogs from non-EU countries. Latvia is an EU member state, so no tapeworm treatment is needed for entry to Sweden or Finland.

Pet cargo spaces on airBaltic fill quickly on the RIX-ARN route. This is a popular corridor. Contact airBaltic Cargo directly and book well in advance, especially during summer travel periods.

How Sweden handles incoming pets

Sweden has a modest set of rules compared with stricter destinations. Get the essentials in place and confirm the finer points below.

What experienced owners do

Check the airline’s crate size and labelling rules early. An undersized or wrongly labelled crate is a frequent reason pets are refused at check-in.

Ask about temperature embargoes for your travel window. Summer and winter cargo restrictions can rule out certain routes and dates entirely.

Microchip before you vaccinate. The microchip must be in place before the rabies shot for the vaccination to count, and getting this order wrong is the most common and costly mistake.

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.

FAQ

Common questions

No. Latvia is an EU member state and therefore a listed country for Sweden. Titre tests are only required for dogs moving from unlisted countries. No titre test is needed on this route.

Yes, on airBaltic and SAS. Cats in approved carriers that fit under the seat can travel in cabin on these airlines. Check the specific weight and carrier size limits for each airline at the time of booking. Pet cabin spaces are limited per flight.

No. Sweden does not require tapeworm treatment for dogs arriving from EU member states. Latvia is an EU member state, so no tapeworm treatment is needed. The tapeworm requirement is specific to Norway, where it applies to dogs arriving from all countries outside Norway.

Book as early as possible, ideally 4 to 6 weeks ahead or more for the summer months. The RIX-ARN route is popular and cargo pet spaces are limited. Contact airBaltic Cargo directly rather than booking through the passenger system. Have your IATA crate dimensions and your dog’s weight ready when you call.

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