Animals on the plane

Want to take your pet on the plane?

Domestic

Smaller pets, as dogs and cats can be carried on the flight if they are kept in a cage or bag. Normally the cage must not exceed the weights and sizes applicable to cabin baggage. Contact your airline or tour operator to find what applies to your particular journey. The airlines are usually charging a fee for the animal, except for guide dogs. It is important to state about the animal at reservation, because the number of animals on board are limited.

Larger animals can be shipped as air cargo under special rules. Contact your airline.

International

In the summer of 2004 the rules got simplifieded for international travel with dogs and cats, when the so-called pet passport was introduced. Besides the EU countries, Norway, Switzerland, San Marino and Liechtenstein have passport in use. Remember that it takes time – 4-5 months if the dog doesn´t have a valid rabies vaccination – before the passport is finished.

All airlines do not allow pets on international flights. Contact your airline or tour operator to find out.There are a few things to consider before you decide to take your dog or cat when traveling abroad. Turn to Jordbruksverket for the control of animals entering or leaving Sweden. At Jordbruksverkets website you will find all the rules for entry and exit of dogs, cats and other animals as well as the required forms.

 

There is also information about what rules apply to travel back to Sweden after beeing in different countries and lists of European countries and low-and high-risk countries.

www.jordbruksverket.se