Pet entry requirements: Dog → Finland
These are the requirements for entering Finland with a dog, based on a departure from Germany/the EU. Requirements can change — always confirm with the relevant authority before you travel.
🔴 Required
Microchip Required
Yes, ISO, before vaccination
Rabies vaccination Required
Yes – primary vaccination ≥21 days prior
Parasite treatment Required
Yes – tapeworm (praziquantel) 24–120 hrs before entry
Health certificate Required
EU pet passport
Breed restrictions Prohibited
No breed import ban; NO wolf hybrids
Registration Required
Microchip + registration (Ruokavirasto)
🟡 Recommended
Import permit Not required
None (EU member)
Minimum age / young animals Recommended
Young animals allowed: <12 wks (unvaccinated) or 12-16 wks (vaccinated, not yet immune) with declaration / accompanied by mother. Otherwise valid rabies vaccination (pet >=15 wks).
Rabies titer test Not required
No
Other tests Not required
Keine
Quarantine Not required
Keine
🐾 Local rules (in-country)
These apply on the ground in the destination country — to everyone, not as an entry condition — and depend on the breed and situation (e.g. public transport, listed breeds).
Muzzle / leash On site
Leash rules (local/seasonal)
⚠️ Notes & grey zone
Grey zone
Wolf hybrids banned
Related destinations in Europe
Andorra · Austria · Belgium · Bulgaria · Switzerland
Airlines flying this route
From data on flown routes — not a pet-policy guarantee. Check the airline's own pet policy before booking.
Air Berlin · Ethiopian Airlines · Finnair · Lufthansa · SAS Scandinavian
Check this route & airlines in detail →Authority: EU-Recht (VO 2016/429 + Delegierte VO 2026/131)
Read at the responsible authority on 16/09/2026. 📄 Official source ↗
Check your specific route & airlines →For informational purposes only. Regulations change frequently — verify with the relevant authorities before travel.