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PetVoyage updated: January 16, 2026 Source last modified: February 20, 2023

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ferret Regulations

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Vaccinations
Description:

Ferrets follow the same rabies framework as dogs/cats, with requirements depending on origin country group. From countries where rabies is not under control, a rabies antibody titre test and waiting period apply.

  • Ferret must be microchipped before (or at the same time as) rabies vaccination; if chipped after, revaccination is required.
  • Ferret must be at least 12 weeks old for a valid primary rabies vaccination.
  • After the primary rabies vaccination, wait at least 21 days before travel.
  • If traveling from a country where rabies is not under control: a titre test is required; blood sample must be taken at least 30 days after vaccination; results must show at least 0.5 IU/ml; health certificate cannot be issued until at least 3 months after the blood sample date.
Certifications
Description:

Required for ferrets entering from EU countries; may also be used for return-to-EU scenarios if rabies vaccination and titre test were completed and recorded before leaving the EU.

  • Passport must include the microchip ID and date of ID-marking (and both IDs if re-marked).
  • Passport must include rabies vaccination details and validity.
  • Only EU veterinarians can enter information into an EU passport.
Microchip

Ferret must be ID-marked with an ISO microchip. Microchip must be implanted before rabies vaccination (or at the same time). If the chip is not readable at the border, the animal may be sent back, quarantined, or euthanized. If the ferret has a legible tattoo made before 3 July 2011 (and certified), a microchip may not be required.

Origin Requirements
  • fromEU_and_equivalent

    EU & equivalent origins: Microchip + rabies vaccination + passport/health certificate as applicable; no deworming required for import into Sweden (recommendation only for dogs/cats). Must notify Swedish Customs on arrival.

  • fromThirdCountries_rabies_documented_and_monitored

    Monitored third countries (incl. USA, Mexico, Japan, etc.): ISO microchip required and must be implanted before rabies vaccination. Rabies vaccination required with 21-day wait after primary vaccination. Sweden also notes it recommends ensuring adequate rabies antibody protection (titre test) for some situations.

  • fromThirdCountries_rabies_not_under_control

    High-rabies / not under control origins: ISO microchip required; rabies vaccination required; rabies antibody titre test required (>=0.5 IU/ml at EU-approved lab); blood draw >=30 days after vaccination; plus a minimum 3-month wait before the health certificate can be issued. Depending on scenario, E9.207 or CANIS-FELIS-FERRETS health certificates apply; Entry Point stamping and customs declaration may apply.

More Info
Titre Test + Waiting Period (High-rabies origins)

For ferrets arriving from countries where rabies is not under control, a rabies antibody titre test and a minimum 3-month wait before certification apply.

  • Blood sample must be taken at least 30 days after the last rabies vaccination (or 30 days after the second dose if two-dose primary series).
  • Result must be at least 0.5 IU/ml and tested at an EU-approved lab.
  • Health certificate cannot be issued until at least 3 months after the blood sample date.
  • If vaccination expires during the waiting period and no timely booster is given, a new sample is required and the 3-month period restarts.
Entry Point / Customs

If entering the EU via another member state, the animal must be checked and the health certificate stamped at the Entry Point; missing stamps can cause refusal. Direct arrivals to Sweden from non-EU origins should be planned via designated airports.

  • If entering via another EU country: check and stamp at the Entry Point is required for onward travel.
  • Direct to Sweden from outside the EU: plan arrival via Stockholm Arlanda or Gothenburg Landvetter for these cases.
Import-Specific Links
Swedish Board of Agriculture – Main Sweden entry page (dogs/cats/ferrets)
Official Source(s)
Movement of dogs, cats or ferrets to Sweden – both travel and trade Movement from EU countries (and certain equivalent countries) Movement from non-EU countries where rabies is documented and monitored Movement from non-EU countries where rabies is not under control Travel guide for dogs and cats (interactive)