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Sweden

Pet Transport from Uruguay to Sweden: 2026 Guide

20-28 weeks
Typical preparation
None
Quarantine on arrival
High
Route complexity
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Lead time needed
20-28 weeks
Quarantine
None
Route complexity
High
Airlines
3 carriers on this route
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In short: Preparing to move a pet from Uruguay to Sweden typically takes around 20-28 weeks. There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets. A rabies titre test is required, which adds a fixed waiting period, so start early.

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Overview

Shipping a dog or cat from Uruguay to Sweden rewards owners who start planning early. There is a fair amount of paperwork here, so plan on around 20-28 weeks. No routine quarantine applies as long as every requirement is met.

You will need a rabies titre test, which adds a mandatory wait, so begin it as soon as possible. The sections below cover each requirement in detail.

Step by step

The Uruguay to Sweden process

1
Before the rabies vaccination.
Confirm the ISO microchip is implanted and scannable.

Responsible: Vet in Uruguay.

2
At least 30 days before the FAVN blood draw.
Administer or confirm current rabies vaccination.

Responsible: MGAP-DGSG-registered vet.

3
30 or more days after vaccination. Sample ships internationally; allow 2-4 weeks for results.
Draw blood for the FAVN titre test at an EU-approved laboratory.

Responsible: Vet and EU-approved laboratory.

4
Fixed. Cannot be shortened.
90-day mandatory wait from the blood draw date.

Responsible: N/A

5
Within 10 days of travel.
Confirm with your vet whether the tapeworm treatment applies to your dog's case, and obtain the MGAP-DGSG-endorsed export certificate.

Responsible: MGAP-DGSG-registered vet.

6
Once the titre test result, the 90-day wait and the certificate are all in place.
Travel via Amsterdam, Frankfurt or Madrid to Stockholm.

Responsible: Airline cargo handling.

Checklist

Sweden: entry requirements

RequirementDetail
MicrochipRequired. ISO 11784/11785. Implanted before or on the same day as the first rabies vaccination.
Rabies vaccinationRequired. Minimum age 12 weeks. 21-day wait after the primary vaccination.
Rabies titre testRequired. Uruguay is an EU unlisted third country. FAVN or ELISA titre test at an EU-approved laboratory, minimum result 0.5 IU/ml, blood drawn at least 30 days after vaccination, then a fixed 90-day wait from the blood draw date. Source: Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/131 and Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/636.
QuarantineNo routine quarantine for compliant arrivals; penalty quarantine applies for non-compliant documentation.
Import permitNot required for non-commercial companion pet movements.
Health certificateEU-format Animal Health Certificate endorsed by MGAP-DGSG, issued within 10 days of travel.
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Leaving Uruguay

Export requirements

RequirementDetail
Export permitNo formal export permit required for companion cats and dogs leaving Uruguay.
Health certificateOfficial export health certificate from an MGAP-DGSG-registered veterinarian, endorsed by the Dirección General de Servicios Ganaderos (DGSG), completed in EU format for Sweden. Issued within 10 days of travel.
Costs

What this route typically costs

1FAVN titre test plus international sample shipping: USD 200-320.
2MGAP-DGSG-endorsed export health certificate: USD 90-170.
3Cargo fee, Montevideo to Stockholm via a European hub: USD 1,400-2,700 depending on crate size and season.
4IATA-approved travel crate: USD 120-380.
5Total typical range: USD 2,200-4,400 over 5-7 months.
Critical points

Read before you book

⚠ The 90-day wait runs from the blood draw date, not the result date. Start the process at least six months before your intended travel date.
⚠ There is no EU-approved FAVN laboratory in Uruguay, so the sample must travel internationally in the correct cold-chain packaging.
⚠ There is no direct flight from Montevideo to Stockholm. Every routing runs through at least one European hub, so book both legs together with a comfortable buffer.
Carriers

Airlines on this route

KLM via Amsterdam
MVD to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) via a South American gateway, then a short KLM-operated or partner-carrier hop AMS-ARN. Amsterdam is the most consistent European connection point for Uruguay-origin cargo.
Cargo Only
Lufthansa via Frankfurt
Frankfurt's Animal Lounge handles the transit, with an onward FRA-ARN leg into Stockholm.
Cargo Only
Air Europa via Madrid
A Madrid routing for owners whose dates suit that connection better, with a partner carrier covering the final MAD-ARN leg.
Cargo Only

Sweden entry requirements at a glance

Bringing a pet into Sweden involves a fair amount of documentation. Keep everything organised and check each item against the current requirements before you book.

Getting the details right

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.

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.

Book the titre test laboratory well ahead. Approved labs have limited slots and the sample takes time to process, so this is not something to leave to the final weeks.

FAQ

Common questions

Yes. Uruguay is an EU unlisted third country, so a FAVN or ELISA titre test is required, with a minimum result of 0.5 IU/ml and a 90-day wait from the blood draw date.
Not a fixed universal rule, but Jordbruksverket flags dogs from some echinococcosis-endemic areas for a praziquantel treatment before entry. Confirm current guidance with your vet close to your travel date.
No. Pets travel as cargo via a connecting hub, most commonly Amsterdam with KLM, Frankfurt with Lufthansa, or Madrid with Air Europa.
No. It runs from the blood draw date and cannot be reduced regardless of how quickly the laboratory returns a result.
Airline guides
  • KLM via Amsterdam
  • Lufthansa via Frankfurt
  • Air Europa via Madrid
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