Pet Transport from Sweden to Armenia

Sweden to Armenia is a documentation-and-logistics focused route. Armenia accepts EU health certificates from Sweden without a titre test, which keeps the preparation time manageable. The main steps …

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3-5

Weeks lead time needed

Start this early minimum

Days quarantine on arrival

Moderate

Route complexity

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Step by step

The Sweden to Armenia import process

4 to 6 weeks before travel. Confirm both are current and valid.

Vaccination and microchip check

Responsible: Your vet in Sweden

4 to 6 weeks before travel. Turkish Airlines via IST is the main option. Confirm live animal cargo acceptance on both legs.

Cargo booking from Stockholm to Yerevan

Responsible: Owner or IPATA-registered agent

Within 10 days of travel. Officiell veterinär examination then Jordbruksverket endorsement (1 to 3 working days).

Jordbruksverket-endorsed EU health certificate

Responsible: Jordbruksverket-authorised official vet (OV)

2 weeks before travel. IATA CR1 compliant crate.

IATA crate preparation

Responsible: Owner

Travel day. SSFS vets inspect documentation and pet at Yerevan cargo terminal.

Travel and SSFS inspection at EVN

Responsible: SSFS inspectors

Requirements

Armenia 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 readable on arrival at Zvartnots International Airport (EVN).

Rabies vaccination

Required. Current rabies vaccination at time of arrival. EU-vaccinated pets from Sweden are accepted.

Rabies titre test

Not required for personal companion pets arriving from Sweden or other EU member states.

Quarantine

No routine quarantine for compliant arrivals. SSFS documentary and physical inspection at EVN cargo terminal.

Import permit

No advance import permit required for personal companion pets.

Health certificate

Jordbruksverket-endorsed EU-format health certificate covering microchip, vaccination, and health status. Inspected by SSFS vets at EVN.

Leaving Sweden

Export requirements

Export permit

No formal export permit required for personal companion pets departing Sweden.

Veterinary inspection

Pre-departure examination by a Jordbruksverket-authorised official vet (Officiell veterinär, OV). Pet must be fit to travel and free from signs of infectious disease.

Health certificate

EU-format official health certificate issued by an official vet authorised by the Swedish Board of Agriculture (Jordbruksverket). Must be endorsed by Jordbruksverket before departure. Valid 10 days from examination. Armenia accepts EU-endorsed certificates.

Costs

What this route typically costs

Cargo ARN to EVN via IST: approximately EUR 500 to EUR 1,300 depending on pet size

IATA-compliant crate: EUR 80 to EUR 300

Jordbruksverket official vet examination and certificate: EUR 80 to EUR 200 (SEK equivalent)

Jordbruksverket endorsement fee: approximately EUR 30 to EUR 80

Rabies vaccination update if required: EUR 40 to EUR 80

Agent fee: EUR 350 to EUR 700

Critical points

Armenia does not require a titre test from EU pets. However, if you are planning onward travel from Armenia, confirm requirements of the next destination.

The Jordbruksverket-endorsed EU health certificate is valid 10 days from the examination date. Schedule the official vet appointment carefully relative to your travel date.

Swedish official vets (Officiell veterinär, OV) authorised for export health certificates are not the same as private practice vets. Confirm your vet's OV status before booking.

Temperature embargoes during summer can restrict pet cargo on hub carriers via Istanbul, Dubai, and Warsaw. Spring or autumn travel is preferable.

Airlines

Approved carriers on this route

Airline	Notes	Type
Turkish Airlines	Via Istanbul (IST). Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) to IST then IST to Yerevan (EVN). Turkish Airlines Cargo handles live animals on both legs. The IST-EVN corridor is regularly used. Temperature embargoes during Turkish summer months.	Cargo Only
SAS Cargo	SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) operates from Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) to major European hubs. SAS Cargo accepts live animals on some routes. Connect via FRA, AMS, or another hub to pick up onward cargo services to Armenia. Confirm SAS live animal cargo acceptance before booking.	Cargo Only
Flydubai	Via Dubai (DXB) in connection with Emirates SkyCargo. ARN to DXB then DXB to EVN. Gulf summer temperature embargoes apply. A viable alternative when Turkish Airlines schedules do not suit.	Cargo Only
LOT Polish Airlines	Via Warsaw (WAW). ARN to WAW then WAW to EVN via LOT or a partner. LOT accepts live animal cargo. Warsaw is a useful European hub for Sweden-to-Caucasus cargo movements.	Cargo Only

Armenia's entry requirements for Swedish pets

Armenia accepts companion pets from EU countries including Sweden with a valid EU health certificate, current microchip, and up-to-date rabies vaccination. No titre test is required.

The SSFS (State Service for Food Safety) inspects incoming pets at Zvartnots International Airport (EVN). Compliant pets with complete Jordbruksverket-endorsed certificates are released without quarantine.

Confirm current requirements at ssfs.am or with the Armenian Embassy in Stockholm before travel.

Cargo routing from Stockholm Arlanda to Yerevan

No direct cargo service links Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) and Yerevan (EVN). The most practical routing is Turkish Airlines via Istanbul.

Turkish Airlines connects ARN to Istanbul (IST) with regular flights, and Turkish Airlines Cargo operates from IST to EVN. The IST hub is the most commonly used connection point for Scandinavia-to-Caucasus pet cargo movements.

LOT Polish Airlines via Warsaw (WAW) is an alternative, with onward connections to Yerevan. If Turkish Airlines schedules do not suit, LOT provides a European hub option with a well-run cargo operation.

Jordbruksverket: Sweden's export certificate process

Sweden’s EU export health certificate must be issued by an Officiell veterinär (OV), an official vet authorised by Jordbruksverket (Swedish Board of Agriculture). Not all private practice vets hold OV status for export documentation.

The OV examines the pet, completes the EU-format health certificate, and submits it for Jordbruksverket endorsement. Endorsement typically takes one to three working days. The 10-day validity of the certificate begins from the examination date, not the endorsement date.

Find authorised OVs through Jordbruksverket (jordbruksverket.se). Many clinics that handle international pet moves have an OV on staff or can direct you to one.

FAQ

Common questions about this route

No. Armenia does not require a titre test for personal companion pets from EU member states. A Jordbruksverket-endorsed EU health certificate, current microchip, and up-to-date rabies vaccination are the main requirements.

Only a Jordbruksverket-authorised Officiell veterinär (OV) can issue the EU export health certificate in Sweden. Confirm your vet’s OV status before booking the examination.

Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (IST) is the most practical option. ARN-IST-EVN is a well-established routing for Scandinavia-to-Caucasus pet cargo.

No routine quarantine for compliant arrivals. SSFS inspectors check the EU health certificate and the pet’s condition at EVN. Healthy pets with complete documentation are released without detention.

Schedule the OV examination within 10 days of travel, allowing one to three working days for Jordbruksverket endorsement. A Thursday or Friday appointment for travel the following week is a common approach.

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