PET TRANSPORT SERVICES IN FINLAND

At Animal Transport EU, we specialise in providing safe, comfortable, and stress-free pet transport services across Finland.

Whether your pet is relocating with your family, travelling for adoption, or connecting to other European destinations, we ensure a fully regulated and worry-free journey.

From Helsinki to Tampere, Turku, Oulu, and Lapland, we offer door-to-door transport solutions that guarantee your pet’s wellbeing and peace of mind throughout the trip.

WE REACH EVERY CORNER OF FINLAND

We cover the entire country, including both major cities and remote northern regions:

Helsinki, Espoo, Tampere, Turku, Oulu, Jyväskylä, Kuopio, Lahti, Vaasa, Pori, Rovaniemi (Lapland).

Door-to-door service available even in isolated rural areas and northern Lapland villages.

No matter where your pet is located, we ensure reliable, punctual, and safe pet transport across all of Finland.

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED TO TRANSPORT PETS IN FINLAND

Pet transport to or within Finland must comply with Finnish and EU regulations.

At Animal Transport EU, we handle all veterinary visits, paperwork, and customs checks to guarantee full compliance.

DOG AND CATS

For dogs and cats travelling to Finland, you need:

An EU Pet Passport or Animal Health Certificate.

Microchip identification compliant with ISO standards.

Valid rabies vaccination, administered at least 21 days before entry.

Tapeworm (Echinococcus) treatment for dogs, mandatory and must be administered 1–5 days before entering Finland.

Veterinary health check confirming the animal is fit to travel.

We coordinate directly with Finnish Food Authority (Ruokavirasto) requirements to ensure a smooth process.

BIRDS

For bird transport into Finland:

A veterinary health certificate issued shortly before departure.

CITES permits for exotic and protected species (parrots, cockatoos, macaws, etc.).

Advance notification to Finnish veterinary border authorities.

Birds from non-EU countries may require quarantine.

We arrange all permits, inspections, and compliance steps for a safe and legal bird journey.

SMALL MAMMALS (RODENTS, RABBITS, FERRETS)

For small pets such as ferrets, rabbits, and rodents:

Veterinary health certificate (issued within 10 days of travel).

Rabies vaccination and microchip required for ferrets.

Rabbits and rodents do not need rabies vaccination but must be declared clinically healthy.

A maximum of 5 animals per non-commercial transport is permitted.

We make sure your small animals meet all Finnish and EU requirements, providing a stress-free and fully compliant trip.

MOST TRANSPORTED ANIMALS IN FINLAND

In Finland, the most commonly transported pets include:

Dogs and Cats – especially relocations within urban centres like Helsinki, Espoo, Tampere, and Turku.

Birds – parrots, canaries, budgies, cockatiels, and other exotic species.

Small Mammals – rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, hamsters, and other rodents.

Every animal’s transport is customised to their specific needs, considering their age, health, size, and temperament, to guarantee a calm and safe journey.