Border Pets
Bringing your pet to Finland
Microchip, rabies shot at least 21 days before travel and a new animal health certificate (AHC) from an official vet for every trip — a pet passport no longer works if you live in Great Britain. Dogs also need a tapeworm treatment 24–120 hours before arrival.
- Travelling on a pet passport — residents of Great Britain can’t use one for the EU, even if it was issued in the EU.
- Getting the AHC too early — it’s only valid for entry for 10 days after the official vet signs it.
- DogsTreating your dog for tapeworm outside the 24–120-hour window before you arrive in Finland.
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Step by step
- At least 21 days beforeMicrochip, then rabies vaccine
Microchip before or at the same visit as the rabies shot; pet at least 12 weeks old. Wait 21 full days after a first vaccination (no wait after an on-time booster). - Within 10 days before arrivalAnimal health certificate (AHC)
Signed by an official vet (OV). Valid for entry for 10 days from the day it’s issued, then 6 months for onward EU travel and coming home. Bring proof of the microchip date and vaccinations.
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Watch out
- If you live in England, Scotland or Wales you can’t use a pet passport to enter the EU — even one issued in the EU. Using one can get your pet refused entry.
- A new AHC for every trip. One AHC covers up to 5 pets; more than 5 by car only for a registered competition, show or sporting event.
- Microchip after the rabies shot = the vaccine does not count. Vaccinate again and wait 21 days.
- + 1 more warning for this route in your personal plan
Official sources: www.gov.uk · www.gov.uk. Not legal or veterinary advice — confirm with your vet, your airline and the destination's authority.
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