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Registration Notification for Animal Transporters for International Transport

  • Permit or other obligation
  • Nationwide except the Åland Islands
  • Public service

Animal transporters must register before transporting certain animals from Finland to another country or from another country to Finland if the activity does not require an animal transporter authorisation.

The registration requirement applies to private individuals transporting equines, ungulates or poultry, and to private individuals transporting dogs, cats or ferrets for commercial purposes.

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Do the following

Before arranging the transport, determine whether your activity requires registration as an animal transporter. Submit the registration notification well in advance before transporting animals from Finland to another country or from another country to Finland. Also check whether your activity requires an animal transporter authorisation.

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To whom and on what terms

A registration notification is required when transporting the following animals from Finland to another country or from another country to Finland:

  • equines
  • ungulates
  • poultry

A registration notification is also required when transporting the following animals for commercial purposes:

  • dogs
  • cats
  • ferrets.

Deadline

The registration notification must be submitted well in advance before animals are transported from Finland to another country or from another country to Finland.

Processing time

Processing typically takes at least two weeks.

Period of validity

The registration remains valid until further notice.

Background information

Regulation (EU) 2016/429 on transmissible animal diseases (Animal Health Law)

Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2035 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2016/429 as regards rules for establishments keeping terrestrial animals and hatcheries, and the traceability of certain kept terrestrial animals and hatching eggs

Animal Identification and Registration Act (1069/2021)

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Text edited by: Finnish Food Authority
Updated: 7/8/2026