Taking your dog abroad is fun. It’s much easier, though, if you know the rules in the country you’re visiting and what’s required for your dog to be allowed back into Sweden.
When you travel abroad with your dog, it must meet the requirements for vaccinations and identification marking.
To bring your dog back into Sweden, it must be microchipped, have a valid rabies vaccination, and have an EU pet passport. You must also declare that you are bringing the dog into the country when you go through customs.
¶Different rules in every country
You can always contact the embassy of the country you plan to visit to find out what rules and requirements apply for bringing your dog into that country. Because the regulations vary greatly from one country to another, you should start by searching online for the specific country to see which rules apply.
¶Microchip and pet passport
If you are travelling within the EU, your dog must be microchipped. All dogs in the EU must be marked with a microchip. If your dog is older and doesn’t have a microchip, a passport will often be accepted. However, we recommend that you have your dog microchipped to reduce the risk of any problems at the border.
When you visit countries outside the EU, your dog must have its own pet passport (an EU pet passport), where its ID number, vaccinations, and treatments are recorded. Talk to your veterinarian to get a passport for your dog.
¶Swedish Board of Agriculture
Before you travel, you should check that all of your dog’s details match the information held by the Swedish Board of Agriculture (Jordbruksverket). If something is wrong when you return home, your dog may have to stay in quarantine for weeks, or in some cases months. Make sure all the information is correct and contact them if you have any questions about your particular dog.
