Pet Transport from Sweden to Georgia

Sweden to Georgia is a well-defined route. Georgia accepts EU health certificates from Sweden without requiring a titre test, which keeps preparation under five weeks. The cargo routing via Istanbul …

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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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The Sweden to Georgia import process

4 to 6 weeks before travel.

Microchip and vaccination confirmation

Responsible: Your vet in Sweden

4 to 6 weeks before travel. Turkish Airlines via IST is the primary option.

Cargo booking from Stockholm Arlanda to Tbilisi

Responsible: Owner or IPATA agent

Within 10 days of travel. OV examination and Jordbruksverket endorsement (1 to 3 working days).

Jordbruksverket-endorsed EU health certificate

Responsible: Jordbruksverket OV

2 to 3 weeks before travel.

IATA crate preparation

Responsible: Owner

Travel day.

Travel and NFSA inspection at TBS

Responsible: NFSA inspectors

Requirements

Georgia 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). Readable on arrival at Tbilisi International Airport (TBS).

Rabies vaccination

Required. Current and valid at time of travel.

Rabies titre test

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

Quarantine

No routine quarantine for compliant arrivals. NFSA inspection at TBS cargo terminal.

Import permit

No advance import permit required for personal companion pets.

Health certificate

Jordbruksverket-endorsed EU-format health certificate. Inspected by NFSA vets at TBS.

Leaving Sweden

Export requirements

Export permit

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

Veterinary inspection

Clinical examination by a Jordbruksverket OV confirming fitness to travel.

Health certificate

EU-format official health certificate issued by a Jordbruksverket-authorised Officiell veterinär (OV) and endorsed by Jordbruksverket. Valid 10 days from examination. Georgia accepts EU-endorsed certificates.

Costs

What this route typically costs

Cargo ARN to TBS via IST: approximately EUR 450 to EUR 1,300 depending on pet size

IATA-compliant crate: EUR 80 to EUR 300

Official vet examination and Jordbruksverket endorsement: EUR 100 to EUR 250 (SEK equivalent)

Rabies vaccination update if required: EUR 40 to EUR 80

Agent fee: EUR 350 to EUR 700

Critical points

No direct cargo service from Stockholm to Tbilisi. All routings use a hub. Turkish Airlines via Istanbul is the most direct path.

Jordbruksverket OV authorisation is required for the export health certificate. Confirm your vet's status early.

Georgia does not require a titre test from EU pets, but this is worth double-checking at nfa.gov.ge before travel.

Summer temperature embargoes on hub carriers via Istanbul can restrict cargo acceptance. 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 Tbilisi (TBS). Turkish Airlines Cargo handles live animals. The IST-TBS route is regularly used. Temperature embargoes during Turkish summer.	Cargo Only
Wizz Air	Wizz Air operates from Stockholm Skavsta (NYO) and Gothenburg Landvetter to some Central/Eastern European hubs and then to Tbilisi. Small cabin pets may qualify for in-cabin travel on qualifying Wizz Air routes. Not suitable for cargo-size pets.	Cabin Only Small
Finnair	Via Helsinki (HEL). ARN to HEL then HEL to TBS or onwards via another hub. Finnair Cargo accepts live animals on some routes. Confirm live animal cargo acceptance on the specific HEL-TBS segment.	Cargo Only
LOT Polish Airlines	Via Warsaw (WAW). ARN to WAW then WAW to TBS via LOT or partner services. LOT accepts live animal cargo. Warsaw-to-Tbilisi is a viable routing for Scandinavia-originating cargo.	Cargo Only

What Georgia requires from Swedish pets

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

The National Food Agency (NFSA, nfa.gov.ge) inspects incoming pets at Tbilisi International Airport (TBS). Compliant pets are released without quarantine.

Cargo from Stockholm to Tbilisi

Turkish Airlines is the most practical cargo option from Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) to Tbilisi (TBS). Daily flights connect ARN to Istanbul (IST), with Turkish Airlines Cargo onward to TBS.

Finnair via Helsinki (HEL) is an alternative for some pets, with connections to Eastern European hubs that can then reach Tbilisi. LOT Polish Airlines via Warsaw (WAW) also provides a viable routing.

For small pets, Wizz Air operates cabin pet acceptance on some Scandinavian routes. Direct or near-direct routes to Tbilisi on Wizz Air from Stockholm area airports may be available. Check weight limits and book the cabin pet space in advance.

Sweden's official vet process

Sweden’s export health certificate must be issued by a Jordbruksverket-authorised Officiell veterinär (OV). The OV conducts a clinical examination, prepares the EU-format certificate, and submits it for Jordbruksverket endorsement.

Endorsement takes one to three working days. Plan the timing so the certificate (valid 10 days from examination) covers your full travel date including any transit time at the hub.

FAQ

Common questions about this route

No titre test is required for EU member state pets including Sweden entering Georgia. A Jordbruksverket-endorsed EU health certificate with current microchip and rabies vaccination is sufficient.

Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) is the main international hub for cargo. Some Wizz Air cabin pet movements use Skavsta (NYO) or Gothenburg. For cargo, use ARN.

The National Food Agency (NFSA) conducts a documentary check of the EU health certificate and a physical inspection of the pet at TBS cargo terminal. Healthy pets with complete documentation are released without quarantine.

Many OVs use Jordbruksverket’s online systems for certificate submission. This can speed up the endorsement process. Ask your OV when scheduling the appointment whether they use the electronic submission pathway.

Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are generally the most reliable seasons for pet cargo from Sweden to Georgia via Istanbul. Summer temperature embargoes can restrict cargo acceptance, and winter weather at ARN can cause delays.

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