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Moving a Pet from Lithuania to Sweden

The journey from Lithuania to Sweden for a pet is straightforward to plan once the key dates are mapped out. Give yourself roughly 1-3 weeks, though this route carries fewer …

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
4 carriers on this route
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What's required
MicrochipRequired. ISO 11784/11785 (15-digit). …
Rabies vaccinationRequired. Current and at least 21 days …
Rabies titre testNot required. Lithuania is an EU member …
QuarantineNo quarantine. Sweden accepts compliant …
Import permitNot required for non-commercial …
Health certificateEU pet passport. Issued or updated by …
In short: Preparing to move a pet from Lithuania 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.
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Step by step

The import process, in full

1
Before or on the same day as the first rabies vaccination
Microchip implantation (ISO 11784/11785, 15-digit)

Responsible: Accredited veterinarian in Lithuania

2
At least 21 days before travel
Rabies vaccination and EU pet passport issued by VMVT-authorised vet

Responsible: Official veterinarian authorised by VMVT

3
Same appointment as vaccination
EU pet passport completed with all required entries

Responsible: Official veterinarian in Lithuania

4
4 to 8 weeks before travel
Book flights and register live animal with airline

Responsible: Owner or transport agent

5
On travel day
Travel to Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) via Riga or Warsaw

Responsible: Owner or transport agent

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 wait. Source: EU Regulation 576/2013.
Rabies titre test
Not required. Lithuania is an EU member state and a listed country for Sweden. No titre test needed.
Quarantine
No quarantine. Sweden 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 Lithuania.
Export permit
Not required. Lithuania is an EU member state. No export permit is needed for non-commercial pet movements.
Health certificate
EU pet passport issued by an official veterinarian in Lithuania, authorised by the VMVT (State Food and Veterinary Service). Sweden and Finland both accept 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
Vilnius (VNO) via Riga (RIX) to Stockholm Arlanda (ARN). Main connection for Vilnius pets. Both cabin and cargo options available. Advance booking for live animals required.
Cargo and Cabin
SAS
Connections through Scandinavian hubs to Stockholm. Cargo available via SAS Cargo for larger pets.
Cargo and Cabin
LOT Polish Airlines
VNO via Warsaw (WAW) to Stockholm Arlanda (ARN). Cargo available on WAW to ARN leg. Good option for larger dogs.
Cargo and Cabin
Ryanair
Budget service on some VNO routes. Cabin only for small pets. Does not accept live animal cargo.
Cabin Only
Costs

What this route typically costs

EU pet passport: EUR 50 to 100 (official vet fee)
Rabies vaccination update if due: EUR 40 to 80
Airline cabin fee (small pets): EUR 40 to 100 per flight segment
Cargo fee for larger dogs: EUR 200 to 600 depending on route, crate size, and weight
IATA-approved travel crate: EUR 60 to 250
Pet transport agent (optional): EUR 200 to 500

Critical points

The microchip must be implanted before or on the same day as the first rabies vaccination. If the vaccination was given first, the vaccination is not tied to the chip and may not be accepted by Swedish authorities.

There is no direct flight from Vilnius to Stockholm. All routes involve a stopover, most commonly Riga (RIX) with airBaltic, or Warsaw (WAW) with LOT. Confirm your pet can travel on both segments before booking.

The EU pet passport must be issued by a VMVT-authorised official veterinarian in Lithuania. Not all private vets hold this authorisation. Verify before your appointment.

Sweden does not require tapeworm treatment for dogs arriving from EU member states. This is specific to Norway. Confirm the rules for your destination each time you travel.

Sweden import rules, explained

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

Practical tips for this move

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.

Keep every original document together and take copies. Border officials want originals, and a missing signature or date can hold up clearance.

Work backwards from your travel date and add a buffer. Fixed waiting periods mean a single slipped appointment can push the whole move back by weeks.

FAQ

Common questions

No direct service currently operates on this route. The most common connections are Vilnius via Riga with airBaltic, or via Warsaw with LOT Polish Airlines. Both options offer cabin and cargo services. Confirm live animal availability on all segments when booking.
No. Lithuania is an EU member state and Sweden does not require a titre test for pets arriving from other EU countries. A current rabies vaccination (at least 21 days old after primary vaccination) and an EU pet passport are sufficient.
No. Sweden does not require tapeworm treatment for dogs arriving from EU member states. The tapeworm treatment requirement is specific to Norway. Your dog needs a microchip, current rabies vaccination, and EU pet passport to enter Sweden from Lithuania.
The Valstybine maisto ir veterinarijos tarnyba (VMVT, State Food and Veterinary Service) authorises official veterinarians to issue EU pet passports in Lithuania. The passport must be issued by a VMVT-authorised vet to be valid for international travel. Check vmvt.lt for further guidance.
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