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Taking a pet from Thailand to Finland
Finland applies the EU entry rules, with one extra requirement for dogs to plan around.
Last updated 30 May 2026
This guide was last reviewed in May 2026. Export rules — Thai DLD procedures, destination-country requirements and airline policies — change without notice. Use this as orientation, then confirm every current requirement with the DLD and the destination country's authority before booking.
Entering Finland
For the EU, Thailand counts as a non-listed third country. Entry requires an ISO microchip, a current rabies vaccination, a rabies titer test — the blood sample taken at least 30 days after vaccination, from an EU-approved laboratory — and then a three-month wait from the sample date before the pet may travel. An EU third-country animal health certificate completes the paperwork.
For the shared EU rules that apply to every member state, see our exporting a pet to the EU guide.
The Finnish Food Authority (Ruokavirasto) oversees pet entry. Finland also keeps the tapeworm (Echinococcus) treatment rule: a dog entering Finland must be treated against tapeworm by a vet within a set window before arrival (commonly 24 to 120 hours).
The Thai side and your timeline
All of this sits on top of the Thai export process — the DLD health certificate and export permit — which your pet must clear on the way out. The two sets of paperwork have to agree.
If you came the other way, see our guide to From Finland (import).
Official sources
Official sources to verify against: DLD export of live animals; Suvarnabhumi AQS export: [email protected]; UK pet travel; CDC animal import (USA); EU pet movement; Japan MAFF Animal Quarantine; Singapore AVS; UAE MOCCAE pet import; Australia DAFF; New Zealand MPI; Canada CFIA; Switzerland FSVO.
Frequently asked
Does my dog need tapeworm treatment to enter Finland?
Yes — Finland requires a vet-administered tapeworm treatment for dogs within a set window before arrival. Confirm the current window with Ruokavirasto.
How early should I start?
Several months ahead if the titer test still has to be done — the three-month wait is unavoidable. Do the titer test as early as possible.