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Moving to Sweden With Pets in 2025: A Guide for Cat and Dog Owners
Relocating to Sweden is an exciting adventure, and bringing your beloved cat or dog along is possible with the right preparation and planning. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the essentials.
Requirements to Bring Your Pet to Sweden
1. ID Marking
All pets must be ID-marked with a microchip. This microchip must be implanted by a veterinarian or an authorized individual and should be done before or simultaneously with the rabies vaccination. Ensure the microchip number is recorded in the pet’s passport.
2. Rabies Vaccination
Your pet must have a valid rabies vaccination. The initial vaccination must be administered when your pet is at least 12 weeks old and at least 21 days before traveling. Ensure the vaccination details are accurately recorded in the pet’s passport.
3. EU Pet Passport
Pets traveling from EU countries need an EU pet passport issued by an authorized veterinarian. For non-EU countries, a health certificate (form E9.207) is required. The passport includes vital information such as the pet's ID number, rabies vaccination details, and owner information.
4. Customs Reporting
Once you arrive in Sweden, you must report your pet to Swedish customs. This can also be done online upfront before you travel, if you are traveling from another EU country. Have your pet's passport and the notification number ready if requested by customs officers.
Get Pet Insurance in Sweden 2025
When relocating to Sweden with pets, it’s good to also consider getting pet insurance in Sweden, as vet costs in Sweden tend to be quite high.
Types of Pet Insurance in Sweden (Examples)
- Veterinary Care Insurance: Covers veterinary costs exceeding your deductible.
- Life Insurance: Provides compensation for the pet’s value if it dies, is euthanized, runs away, or is stolen.
- Rehabilitation Insurance: Covers costs for treatments like stretching and massage for muscle injuries.
- Breeding Insurance: Reimburses for lost income if your breeding pet becomes unable to reproduce.
If you want more information about pet insurance in Sweden, you can read through our dedicated page for Pet Insurance.
Popular Pet Insurances in Sweden 2025
Lassie Pet Insurance
Lassie is a very popular option for pet owners in Sweden, and provides a variety of cat and dog insurance plans.
Learn more about their policies and sign up by going to Lassies website.
Hedvig Pet Insurance
Hedvig is a fairly new player in the Swedish pet insurance market, offering cat and dog insurance plans tailored for your pet. A bonus for newcomers in Sweden is that Hedvig also have their website and app in English!
Read more, get the details and sign up by visiting Hedvig's website.
Sveland Pet Insurance
Sveland Pet Insurance (Sveland Djurförsäkringar) is an insurance company in Sweden that specializes exclusively on pet insurances. Founded already in 1911, Sveland has a long history of providing a variety of insurance plans and coverage for cats and dogs, with pet experts in the team as well as through partners.
You can learn more and sign up by visiting Sveland's website.
Note* This article is not a full list of things to do when bringing your pet to Sweden, and some of the information in this article might not be up to date. For the latest updates and information, make sure to always read up on and consult the official guidelines on Swedish Customs and the Swedish Board of Agriculture.
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