Pet Transport from Armenia to Sweden

Armenia to Sweden is a five to six month process. Sweden is an EU member state and Armenia is EU-unlisted, so the full EU unlisted country protocol applies: microchip before vaccination, FAVN titre …

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22-28

Weeks lead time needed

Start this early minimum

Days quarantine on arrival

High

Route complexity

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The Armenia to Sweden import process

First step.

Microchip (ISO 11784/11785) - before any vaccination

Responsible: Your vet in Armenia

After microchipping. Wait at least 30 days before titre test blood draw.

Rabies vaccination

Responsible: Your vet in Armenia

At least 30 days after vaccination. Blood shipped to EU-approved laboratory outside Armenia. Allow 2 to 4 weeks for results.

FAVN titre test blood draw and international shipping

Responsible: Armenian vet and EU-approved laboratory

Mandatory. Sweden entry not permitted before day 91 from blood draw date.

90-day wait from blood draw date

Responsible: N/A - waiting period

During the 90-day wait.

Book cargo from Yerevan to Stockholm

Responsible: Owner or IPATA agent

Within 10 days of travel.

SSFS-endorsed EU health certificate

Responsible: SSFS-authorised vet and SSFS

Travel day.

Travel and Jordbruksverket inspection at ARN

Responsible: Jordbruksverket officials at ARN cargo terminal

Requirements

Sweden entry requirements

Every item below must be in place before your pet can enter. We verify and track each one.

Microchip

Required. ISO 11784/11785 (15-digit). Must be implanted before the rabies vaccination.

Rabies vaccination

Required. Administered after microchipping. At least 21 days before titre test blood draw.

Rabies titre test

Required. Armenia is EU-unlisted. FAVN titre test at an EU-approved laboratory. Minimum 0.5 IU/ml. Blood drawn at least 30 days after vaccination. 90-day wait from blood draw date before entry into Sweden. Source: EU Regulation 576/2013 and Commission Delegated Regulation 2020/692.

Quarantine

No quarantine for compliant arrivals. Jordbruksverket inspection at Stockholm Arlanda cargo terminal.

Import permit

Not required for personal companion pets.

Health certificate

SSFS-endorsed EU-format health certificate. Valid 10 days from examination. Presented to Jordbruksverket officials at ARN.

Leaving Armenia

Export requirements

Export permit

No formal export permit required for personal companion pets from Armenia.

Veterinary inspection

Pre-departure examination by an SSFS-registered vet confirming fitness to travel.

Health certificate

EU-format health certificate from an SSFS-authorised vet, endorsed by SSFS. Valid 10 days from examination. Sweden (as EU member state) accepts SSFS-endorsed EU-format certificates.

Costs

What this route typically costs

FAVN titre test at EU-approved lab: EUR 80 to EUR 250, plus international sample shipping

Cargo EVN to ARN via hub: approximately EUR 500 to EUR 1,400 depending on pet size and routing

SSFS health certificate: AMD 15,000 to AMD 50,000 (approximately EUR 35 to EUR 120)

IATA-compliant crate: EUR 80 to EUR 300

Agent fee: EUR 400 to EUR 900

Critical points

The 90-day wait runs from the blood draw date. Record this date precisely. Miscalculation leads to entry being refused at Stockholm.

Microchip before vaccination. A chip placed after the vaccination invalidates the vaccination and the process must restart.

No EU-approved titre test lab in Armenia. Blood must be shipped internationally. Allow time for shipping and confirm cold-chain requirements with your vet before drawing.

Summer temperature embargoes on Turkish Airlines and hub carriers may affect cargo acceptance. Plan for spring or autumn travel.

Airlines

Approved carriers on this route

Airline	Notes	Type
Turkish Airlines	Via Istanbul (IST). Yerevan (EVN) to IST then IST to Stockholm Arlanda (ARN). Turkish Airlines Cargo is the primary cargo option for this route. Temperature embargoes during Turkish summer months apply.	Cargo Only
Finnair	Via Helsinki (HEL). Connection from EVN to HEL via Istanbul or another hub, then HEL to ARN. Finnair Cargo accepts live animals on some routes. Helsinki is a natural hub for Scandinavia-bound cargo from the Caucasus.	Cargo Only
LOT Polish Airlines	Via Warsaw (WAW). EVN to WAW (via IST or another hub) then WAW to ARN. LOT accepts live animal cargo. Warsaw is a practical Eastern European hub for Sweden-bound cargo.	Cargo Only
Wizz Air	Wizz Air operates from Yerevan (EVN) to several European cities. If a cabin-pet-eligible Wizz Air route connects EVN to Stockholm Skavsta (NYO) or other Swedish airports, very small pets may qualify for cabin travel. Confirm routes and cabin pet policy before planning.	Cabin Only Small

Sweden's import requirements for Armenian pets

Sweden applies EU-wide rules for pets from unlisted third countries. Armenia is unlisted, so the requirements are: ISO microchip implanted before any vaccination, rabies vaccination, FAVN titre test at an EU-approved laboratory with a result of at least 0.5 IU/ml, a 90-day wait from the blood draw date, and an SSFS-endorsed EU health certificate valid 10 days before travel.

Jordbruksverket (Swedish Board of Agriculture) is the competent authority for incoming pets. Jordbruksverket officials inspect at Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) cargo terminal.

Confirm current requirements at jordbruksverket.se before travel.

Titre test logistics from Yerevan

There is likely no EU-approved FAVN titre test laboratory in Armenia. Your vet in Yerevan draws the blood after the vaccination and at least 30 days later. The blood sample then needs shipping to an approved laboratory, typically in Georgia, Germany, or Turkey.

Using cold-chain shipping (temperature-controlled packaging, overnight or express courier) is standard practice. Your vet needs experience with this. Once the sample is sent, allow two to four weeks for laboratory processing and result return.

The 90-day wait starts from the blood draw date regardless of when results arrive. The wait and the laboratory processing time run concurrently, so there is no additional delay caused by the lab processing itself.

Cargo from Yerevan to Stockholm Arlanda

Turkish Airlines offers the most direct cargo routing: Yerevan (EVN) to Istanbul (IST) then IST to Stockholm Arlanda (ARN). Both legs are Turkish Airlines Cargo services, making it a single-carrier booking.

Finnair via Helsinki (HEL) is a useful alternative for this Scandinavia-bound route. Helsinki is a well-positioned hub for onward cargo to Stockholm. LOT via Warsaw is another option.

For very small pets, check whether Wizz Air operates a cabin-pet-eligible service from Yerevan that reaches Swedish airports. Wizz Air serves some Scandinavian destinations, and cabin travel would simplify the process considerably for qualifying small animals.

FAQ

Common questions about this route

Yes. Sweden applies EU rules for pets from unlisted countries. Armenia is EU-unlisted. A FAVN titre test with a result of at least 0.5 IU/ml at an EU-approved laboratory is required, along with a 90-day wait from the blood draw date before Sweden entry.

A minimum of 22 to 28 weeks (five to six months) from the first vet appointment to arrival in Sweden. The 90-day wait is the main constraint. Starting the microchip and vaccination process as early as possible keeps the timeline as short as it can be.

At an EU-approved laboratory. There is likely no approved laboratory in Armenia. Your vet draws the blood in Yerevan and ships it to an approved lab in Georgia, Germany, Turkey, or elsewhere. Confirm the lab accepts international samples before drawing.

Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (IST) is the most practical single-carrier option. Yerevan to IST to Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) is a well-established routing. Finnair via Helsinki and LOT via Warsaw are alternatives.

No quarantine for compliant arrivals. Jordbruksverket officials conduct documentary and physical inspections at Stockholm Arlanda cargo terminal. Pets with valid SSFS-endorsed EU health certificates and complete documentation are released without detention.

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