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Pet Transport Sweden to Latvia: 2026 Guide

The journey from Sweden to Latvia for a pet is straightforward to plan once the key dates are mapped out. 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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What's required
MicrochipRequired. ISO 11784/11785 (15-digit). …
Rabies vaccinationRequired. Current and at least 21 days …
Rabies titre testNot required. Sweden is an EU member …
QuarantineNo quarantine. Latvia is an EU member …
Import permitNot required for non-commercial …
Health certificateEU pet passport. Valid across the EU …
In short: Preparing to move a pet from Sweden to Latvia 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
Do this now. Microchip sequence errors are the most common cause of an invalid passport.
Verify ISO 15-digit microchip is in place and pre-dates the rabies vaccination

Responsible: Swedish official vet

2
Check the passport. Primary vaccination: 21-day wait required. Booster within valid period: travel straight away.
Confirm rabies vaccination is current

Responsible: Swedish official vet

3
Any time. Your official vet issues it.
Obtain or update EU pet passport if not already held

Responsible: Swedish official vet

4
4-6 weeks before travel. airBaltic is the natural choice for direct service.
Book Stockholm Arlanda to Riga flight, confirm pet booking

Responsible: Owner

5
Travel day. RIX is airBaltic's hub and is well set up for arrivals.
Travel to Riga 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 for the passport record to be valid.
Rabies vaccination
Required. Current and at least 21 days after a first vaccination. Boosters: no additional waiting period if given within the valid window. Source: EU Regulation 576/2013.
Rabies titre test
Not required. Sweden is an EU member state with low rabies risk. No antibody titre test needed for EU travel.
Quarantine
No quarantine. Latvia is an EU member state and accepts compliant EU pet passport arrivals.
Import permit
Not required for non-commercial companion animal movements within the EU.
Health certificate
EU pet passport. Valid across the EU including Latvia.
Export permit
No export permit required for companion animals travelling between EU member states.
Health certificate
EU pet passport. Sweden and Latvia are both EU member states. Your Swedish official vet issues the passport. No Jordbruksverket endorsement required for EU destinations.
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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 operates from Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) directly to Riga (RIX), which is its home hub. This is the most direct and frequently served option. airBaltic accepts pets in the cabin and offers airBaltic Cargo for larger animals. Direct ARN-RIX flights run multiple times daily.
Cargo and Cabin
SAS (Scandinavian Airlines)
SAS serves Stockholm to Riga on some schedules. SAS Cargo handles larger pets on this route. SAS cabin pet policy applies for small animals. Check current SAS Cargo availability for this specific sector when booking.
Cargo and Cabin
Ryanair
Ryanair operates budget flights between Stockholm and Riga on certain schedules. Cabin pets only. No cargo option. Suitable for small pets meeting the carrier size and weight 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
airBaltic cabin pet fee Stockholm to Riga: approximately EUR 40-80
airBaltic Cargo fee for larger dogs: EUR 200-600
IATA-compliant travel crate: EUR 60-250
Total for small cabin pet: EUR 130-260
Total for large dog in cargo: EUR 400-1,000

Critical points

The Stockholm Arlanda to Riga route is airBaltic's core network. Direct daily flights make this one of the more straightforward Scandinavian to Baltic cargo arrangements.

The ISO microchip must precede the rabies vaccination in the EU pet passport. This sequence is the most common paperwork error and will invalidate the vaccination record if wrong.

Latvia has breed-specific legislation covering certain bull-type dogs. Check Latvian regulations if you own a restricted breed before travel.

No tapeworm treatment is required for dogs travelling from Sweden to Latvia.

How Latvia handles incoming pets

Latvia 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

airBaltic is the most practical option, with direct Stockholm Arlanda to Riga flights and a cargo service for large animals. SAS Cargo is an alternative. Ryanair is cabin-only and unsuitable for dogs that need to travel in cargo.
No. For a non-commercial companion animal movement from Sweden, the EU pet passport with a valid ISO microchip and current rabies vaccination is the only documentation Latvia requires. Source: EU Regulation 576/2013.
It may be. EU regulations require the microchip to be implanted before the rabies vaccination is recorded. If they were done simultaneously, the timing may be acceptable depending on how the vet recorded it. Contact your vet to clarify the documented sequence in the passport before travelling.
No. Tapeworm treatment is not required for dogs arriving in Latvia from EU member states. The Echinococcus treatment requirement applies to dogs entering specific countries, not Latvia.
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