A practical 2026 guide to moving pets from Sweden — CDC low-risk pathway, Jordbruksverket export process, airline options, costs, and timeline.
Everything you need to navigate international pet relocation: import rules, customs, costs, timelines.
Easy
4–8 weeks
No authoritative total verified
No routine federal quarantine (mainland US) — check destination state
The federal paperwork for this route is simple, but general-public in-cabin pet space is limited by aircraft, route, and operating carrier. Book it as early as possible rather than assuming it will be available close to departure.
A practical 2026 guide to moving pets from Sweden — CDC low-risk pathway, Jordbruksverket export process, airline options, costs, and timeline.
US federal agencies don't publish a general certificate requirement for this pathway, but your airline may still require one.
Jordbruksverket (Swedish Board of Agriculture)
If your airline or itinerary requires a certificate, Jordbruksverket issues it directly — order it in good time rather than through a local or regional intermediary.
Not Required
Sweden is not currently under USDA’s temporary FMD restriction (only Cyprus, Hungary, Greece, and Slovakia are) and is not on the screwworm-affected list, so no extra APHIS disease certificate applies.
Set by Your Airline, If a Certificate Is Required
There’s no federal validity window for this pathway. If your airline requires a certificate, confirm its validity window with them directly.
CDC Receipt: Printed or Digital
The CDC receipt can be printed or shown on your phone — CDC doesn’t require a unique paper original. Carry the microchip record and any airline-requested documentation too, plus an offline backup either way.
→ Sweden is not on the CDC high-risk dog-rabies list
→ Sweden is not currently on USDA’s temporary FMD restriction list or screwworm-affected list
→ Every dog needs a readable microchip and CDC Dog Import Form receipt
→ The dog’s full 6-month travel history controls the pathway
→ SAS does not allow cabin pets in Business class on North America routes
→ A Jordbruksverket certificate is only needed if your airline or itinerary requires one
→ Assuming the EU pet passport replaces the CDC form
→ Booking SAS Business class and expecting cabin pet space
→ Assuming no federal certificate means no certificate at all
→ Ignoring the dog’s 6-month travel history
→ Booking a codeshare without confirming the operating carrier’s policy
Follow this timeline to make sure you complete everything on time for a smooth, stress-free travel day.
SAS explicitly excludes pets from the cabin in Business class on flights to or from North America.
The pet passport is useful supporting paperwork, but dogs still need the CDC Dog Import Form separately.
Sweden's low-risk status only applies if the dog hasn't visited a CDC high-risk country in the prior 6 months.
Costs vary based on pet size, airline, season, and any additional Services.
No single authoritative Sweden-to-US total was verified. Costs depend on the airline, whether a Jordbruksverket certificate is needed, and crate choice.
Typical total cost
Price in USD, Estimate only.
→ CDC Dog Import Form receipt — dogs, the only document actually required
→ Microchip record — dogs
→ Recommended (not required): EU pet passport with current rabies vaccination — useful for Swedish records and return travel
→ Jordbruksverket-issued health certificate, only if required
→ Airline confirmation
Start with your origin country guide for route-specific requirements, timelines, and common pitfalls.
→ No. Sweden is not on the CDC’s high-risk list.
→ The dog’s complete 6-month travel history still controls which pathway applies.
→ Healthy appearance, minimum age of 6 months, readable microchip, and CDC Dog Import Form receipt.
→ This assumes exclusively low-risk travel history.
→ Yes, in Economy.
→ SAS does not allow cabin pets in Business class on flights to or from North America.
→ Not as a general U.S. federal rule for this pathway.
→ Your airline may still require one — order it directly from Jordbruksverket if needed.
→ No routine federal quarantine for a compliant mainland-US arrival, but check the destination state’s requirements.
→ Hawaii and Guam have separate programs.
Our pet relocation experts are here to guide you every step of the way.
If a regulation changes after this page was published, the official source always takes precedence over this guide — check the links above for the current rules before you travel.
Compared to routes with airline restrictions or complicated origin-country certificate processes, Sweden to the US is close to the simplest case this site covers.
Sweden has a clean CDC low-risk pathway, is not currently under the USDA’s temporary FMD restrictions relevant to pet dogs, is not listed as screwworm-affected, and has three carriers (SAS, Delta, United) with verified pet policies for this route.
Unlike Italy (ASL), Spain (Área de Agricultura), or Switzerland (cantonal veterinary service), Sweden’s export certificate — when one is actually needed — is issued directly by Jordbruksverket itself, the national agriculture authority, rather than a delegated local or regional office.
For a straightforward cabin move with a healthy pet, most owners can manage this route themselves. Professional help becomes more valuable for a large dog needing cargo transport, a multi-leg itinerary, or a restricted breed.
If a regulation changes after this page was published, the official source always takes precedence over this guide — check the links above for the current rules before you travel.
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Select your pet type, size, and breed characteristics.
Select how your pet will travel and any additional services.
Review your itemized breakdown and quote below, then submit your details.
