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Pet Transport Sweden to Slovenia: 2026 Guide

If you are relocating a pet from Sweden to Slovenia, the process is manageable once you know the sequence. This is one of the more straightforward routes, and roughly 2-4 weeks is …

2-4 wks
Preparation needed
None
Quarantine on arrival
Low
Route complexity
Managed
Full door to door
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Lead time needed
2-4 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 an EU member …
QuarantineNo quarantine. Slovenia accepts …
Import permitNot required for non-commercial …
Health certificateEU pet passport, issued by your Swedish …
In short: Preparing to move a pet from Sweden to Slovenia typically takes around 2-4 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
Check now. This is the step most often wrong in passport records.
Confirm ISO 15-digit microchip is implanted and pre-dates the rabies vaccination

Responsible: Swedish official vet

2
Check the passport dates. If a new primary vaccination is needed, allow 21 days.
Confirm rabies vaccination is current

Responsible: Swedish official vet

3
Any time. Your Swedish official vet issues it.
Obtain or update EU pet passport

Responsible: Swedish official vet

4
6-8 weeks before travel. Ljubljana is a small airport; book cargo well in advance.
Plan routing from Stockholm to Ljubljana via Vienna or Frankfurt

Responsible: Owner or pet transport agent

5
Allow extra connection time at VIE or FRA for cargo transfers.
Travel to Ljubljana via connecting hub 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). Microchip must pre-date the rabies vaccination record in the EU pet passport.
Rabies vaccination
Required. Current. Primary vaccination: 21-day wait applies before travel. Booster within valid period: no additional wait. Source: EU Regulation 576/2013.
Rabies titre test
Not required. Sweden is an EU member state with a low rabies risk profile.
Quarantine
No quarantine. Slovenia accepts compliant EU pet passport arrivals from EU member states.
Import permit
Not required for non-commercial companion animal movements within the EU.
Health certificate
EU pet passport, issued by your Swedish official vet.
Export permit
No export permit required for companion animals between EU member states.
Health certificate
EU pet passport issued by a Swedish official vet. Sweden and Slovenia are both EU member states. No additional 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.

Austrian Airlines via Vienna
Austrian Airlines connects Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) to Vienna (VIE) with onward connections to Ljubljana (LJU). Austrian Airlines Cargo handles live animals at Vienna, and the VIE-LJU hop is short. A practical option given Vienna's role as the key hub for Slovenia-bound cargo.
Cargo and Cabin
Lufthansa via Frankfurt
Lufthansa connects Stockholm to Frankfurt (FRA) with onward connections to Ljubljana. Frankfurt's Animal Lounge is a strong cargo handling facility. Lufthansa Cargo or Lufthansa Group cargo covers the LJU leg.
Cargo and Cabin
SAS (Scandinavian Airlines)
SAS can serve as the first leg from Stockholm to a major hub (Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Vienna), with an onward connection to Ljubljana. SAS Cargo is available for the initial Scandinavian leg.
Cargo and Cabin
Costs

What this route typically costs

EU pet passport issue or update: approximately EUR 50-100
Rabies vaccination update if needed: EUR 40-80
Airline cargo fees Stockholm to Ljubljana via connection: EUR 400-1,100 depending on crate size
Cabin pet fees (two legs): approximately EUR 80-180
IATA travel crate: EUR 60-250
Total, small cabin pet: EUR 170-360
Total, large dog cargo via Vienna: EUR 600-1,400

Critical points

Ljubljana Airport (LJU) is a small regional airport. Direct cargo flights from Scandinavia to LJU are limited. The practical route for cargo is via Vienna (VIE) with Austrian Airlines or via Frankfurt (FRA) with Lufthansa.

If your dog is large enough to need cargo but small enough to fit in a car, the Vienna to Ljubljana overland route is around 3.5 hours. Some owners fly the pet to Vienna and drive the last leg.

The microchip must be implanted before the rabies vaccination. This sequence must be clear in the EU pet passport. A reversed sequence means the vaccination record is invalid for EU travel purposes.

Slovenia does not require tapeworm treatment for dogs arriving from EU member states.

The rules for bringing a pet into Slovenia

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

How to keep this move on track

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.

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.

FAQ

Common questions

There is no regular direct cargo service from Stockholm to Ljubljana. Routing via Vienna with Austrian Airlines or via Frankfurt with Lufthansa is the standard approach. Some seasonal direct passenger flights exist on budget carriers, but these are cabin-only and not suitable for larger pets.
Yes. The drive from Vienna to Ljubljana takes around 2 to 3.5 hours depending on border wait times and traffic. If your pet is cleared to fly to Vienna and you have transport arranged, overland from VIE to LJU is a practical option for some owners, particularly if the pet finds car travel less stressful than a second short flight.
No. Slovenia does not require tapeworm treatment for dogs arriving from EU member states. The Echinococcus treatment requirement applies to dogs entering specific countries including Ireland, Finland, Norway, and Malta.
Jordbruksverket (the Swedish Board of Agriculture) oversees official veterinarian authorisation in Sweden. Most Swedish vet practices can issue or update EU pet passports. The passport is in the standard EU format accepted across all member states including Slovenia.
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