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Pet Transport Sweden to Lithuania: 2026 Guide

If you are relocating a pet from Sweden to Lithuania, the process is manageable once you know the sequence. Give yourself roughly 1-3 weeks, though this route carries fewer hurdles …

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. Sweden is a low-risk EU …
QuarantineNo quarantine. Lithuania accepts …
Import permitNot required for non-commercial …
Health certificateEU pet passport, issued or updated by …
In short: Preparing to move a pet from Sweden 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 anything. Most vets can check in two minutes.
Verify microchip is ISO 15-digit and pre-dates the rabies vaccination

Responsible: Swedish official vet

2
Check the EU pet passport. If a new primary vaccination is needed, allow 21 days.
Confirm rabies vaccination is current and valid

Responsible: Swedish official vet

3
Any time. Your official vet handles this.
Update or obtain EU pet passport if needed

Responsible: Swedish official vet

4
4-6 weeks before travel.
Book Stockholm Arlanda to Vilnius and confirm pet policy with the carrier

Responsible: Owner

5
Travel day. VMVT checks at VNO are occasional for intra-EU arrivals.
Travel to Vilnius (VNO) 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 is recorded.
Rabies vaccination
Required. Current. Primary vaccination: 21-day wait before travel. Booster within valid period: no additional wait. Source: EU Regulation 576/2013.
Rabies titre test
Not required. Sweden is a low-risk EU member state. No rabies antibody titre test needed.
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 or updated by your Swedish official vet.
Export permit
No export permit required for intra-EU companion animal movements.
Health certificate
EU pet passport. Issued by a Swedish official vet. Sweden and Lithuania are both EU member states; no Jordbruksverket endorsement needed.
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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.

SAS (Scandinavian Airlines)
SAS operates Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) to Vilnius (VNO) on certain schedules. SAS accepts cabin pets and offers SAS Cargo for larger animals. Advance reservation needed. Verify the pet policy and cargo booking for this specific sector with SAS when planning.
Cargo and Cabin
airBaltic
airBaltic connects ARN to Vilnius via Riga (RIX). The RIX hub is airBaltic's home base with frequent VNO connections. Cabin pets and airBaltic Cargo for larger animals. The connecting route adds travel time but is well-handled.
Cargo and Cabin
Ryanair
Ryanair operates Stockholm to Vilnius on some schedules. Cabin pets only under their standard size and weight limits. No cargo hold service for pets. Not suitable for larger dogs.
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 Stockholm to Vilnius: 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 cargo via RIX connection: EUR 450-1,050

Critical points

The microchip must be in the pet passport record before the rabies vaccination. Reversed sequence invalidates the vaccination for EU travel and requires starting the 21-day wait again with a new vaccination.

Lithuania has PPP (Potentially Problematic or Prohibited Breed) dog restrictions under national law. If you own a large guard breed or bull-type dog, check Lithuanian regulations before travel.

Ryanair and Norwegian are cabin-only carriers on this route. SAS Cargo and airBaltic Cargo are the options for animals travelling in hold.

Sweden does not require tapeworm treatment for dogs leaving for Lithuania, and Lithuania does not require it for arrivals from EU member states.

Lithuania import rules, explained

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

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. Lithuania does not require tapeworm (Echinococcus) treatment for dogs arriving from EU member states. Tapeworm treatment on entry is a requirement of specific countries including Finland, Ireland, Norway, and Malta. Lithuania is not on that list.
Direct SAS flights take approximately 2 hours. The airBaltic connection via Riga takes around 3 to 4 hours total, including the Riga stopover.
VMVT is the Valstybine maisto ir veterinarijos tarnyba, Lithuania’s State Food and Veterinary Service. For a standard intra-EU pet movement, there’s no requirement to pre-notify VMVT. Bring your EU pet passport and be prepared for a random spot check at VNO on arrival.
It depends on the carrier. Most airlines limit one pet per passenger in the cabin. For two large dogs in cargo, you’ll need separate cargo bookings. Contact SAS or airBaltic to confirm their multi-pet policy before booking.
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