Several years ago, we had some breeders from Finland come here and bring ferrets, and they also picked up ferrets to take back, so we got to find out first hand some of what is required when travelling with ferrets to and from Finland. Finland is a certified rabies free country, so all ferrets must be up to date on rabies vaccinations. Also, most European countries also require the ferrets ( and other companion animals) be microchipped. I know that Finland does require the chip. There is no quarantine period, but the ferret must also have a health certificate. The forms can be purchased online, and taken to your vet to fill out. Finland does not require ferrets be vaccinated for distemper, but it is still a good idea to have those vaccinations up to date as well. Lufthansa only allows small dogs and cats in the cabin, but they will carry ferrets in the cargo hold, except during the summer. Two years ago, I travelled to Finland and brought 2 ferrets back with me. Because it was summer, the only way Lufthansa would transport them was in a cargo plane, so the ferrets had to travel separately from me. However, they were well cared for on their trip, and arrived here safely and seemingly unstressed. Finnair will allow ferrets to travel on the cabin, but they only fly into a few US airports. So, the problem becomes how to get the ferrets from an airport Finnair flies into to your local airport. Currently, I do not know of any US airlines that will allow ferrets in the cabin. One thing I suggest if you do decide to take the ferrets with you is that you purchase the airline pet carrier. I had purchased a pet carrier that was supposed to be airline approved, and when I reported to the Lufthansa terminal in Helsinki, I found out it did not meet the required regulations. It would have been fine for a dog or cat, but one of the requirements is, the animal must not be able to stick its nose through any ventilation holes in the carrier. Fortunately, I had arrived extra early, and the people there were willing to make some modifications to my carrier. Basically, they covered the whole thing in a fine wire screen material. I had to pay extra for this, and in the long run, would have saved money just buying their carrier. Bringing ferrets back into the US from Finland is actually easier than taking them there. Again, you are required to have them up to date on shots, and also have a health certificate. I believe the health certificate has to be less than 1 week old, so you would need to take them to a vet while in Finland. When I took my ferrets through customs here in the US, the customs officer did not even check the health certificates and other paper work I had - but then, that all had to be checked in Finland and approved over there, too. Anyway, I did not find it difficult to do, but because I could not use Finnair (they do not fly into and DC area airports) and instead had to use Lufthansa cargo, it was very expensive. I do not remember the exact cost now, but I think it cost me about $600.00 to ship 2 ferrets from Helsinki to Washington, DC. Since the cost is based on Euros, and since at the time I went the dollar was not doing very well, the price could go up or down depending on the conversion rate. Danee DeVore ADV - If your ferret hasn't been tested, you don't know! For more information visit: <http://www.ferretadv.com> ADV - Find out how you can help: http://help4adv.terrabox.com/ [Posted in FML 6970]