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Norwegen requires an ISO microchip, rabies vaccination (with a 21-day waiting period), a rabies titer test with a 90-day waiting period, and a health certificate issued within 10 days of travel. There is no quarantine if all documents are in order. Breed restrictions apply.
Build my pet’s travel plan → How Norwegen handles your pet In practice, it is not possible to bring street dogs and street cats to Norway. The exception is if you have lived with the animal for six months before traveling here.
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Health & documents Microchip · Required ✓ JaID-marking The animal must be identified by a microchip or clearly readable tattoo. The microchip has to comply with the ISO 11784 standard and it has to utilize HDX or FDX-B technology. The microchip can be read with a… verified 2026-10-02 Microchip · Standard ISO 11784 The microchip has to comply with the ISO 11784 standard and it has to utilize HDX or FDX-B technology. verified 2026-10-02 Microchip · Tattoo accepted ✓ JaID-marking The animal must be identified by a microchip or clearly readable tattoo. verified 2026-10-02 Microchip · Must be done before vaccination ✓ JaThe animal must be identified before the rabies vaccination. verified 2026-10-02 Quarantine · Required ✗ NeinThese requirements concern only non-commercial movement of dogs, cats or ferrets from third countries and territories to Norway. verified 2026-10-02 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Required ✓ JaThe animal must have undergone a valid rabies antibody test. verified 2026-10-02 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Minimum level iu ml 0.5 The test must measure a level of neutralising antibody to rabies virus in serum equal to or greater than 0,5 IU/ml and using a method prescribed in the relevant part of the Chapter concerning rabies in the Manual of… verified 2026-10-02 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Approved laboratory required ✓ JaThe test must be performed in an approved laboratory. verified 2026-10-02 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Waiting period after test days 90 days The test must have been carried out on a blood sample collected at least 30 days after the date of vaccination and not less than three months prior to entering Norway. verified 2026-10-02 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Test must follow vaccination days 30 days …a valid rabies antibody test. The test must have been carried out on a blood sample collected at least 30 days after the date of vaccination and not less than three months prior to entering Norway. The collection… verified 2026-10-02 Import permit · Required ✗ NeinSome dog breeds are considered dangerous, and are therefore not allowed to import into Norway without a special permit from the police. verified 2026-10-02 Flea treatment · Required ✗ NeinAn anti-echinococcus treatment is required for dogs, including puppies. verified 2026-10-02 Heartworm test · Required ✗ NeinAn anti-echinococcus treatment is required for dogs, including puppies. verified 2026-10-02 Tick treatment · Required ✗ NeinAn anti-echinococcus treatment is required for dogs, including puppies. verified 2026-10-02 Health certificate · Issuer official veterinarian The veterinarian must either be employed by the government or perform duties on behalf of the government in the country where the certificate is issued. verified 2026-10-02 Health certificate · Required ✓ JaThe collection of the blood sample must be carried out and documented by an authorised veterinarian in the appropriate section of the health certificate or the pet passport. verified 2026-10-02 Health certificate · Endorsed by Government veterinary authority of origin country The veterinarian must either be employed by the government or perform duties on behalf of the government in the country where the certificate is issued. verified 2026-10-02 Health certificate · Validity days 10 days Normally, to validate the certificate, you must enter an EU/EEA country within 10 days from the date of issuance, but for those arriving by sea, an exception has been made to accommodate the duration of the sea journey verified 2026-10-02 Health certificate · Original required ✓ JaThe owner or the authorised person must contact the Norwegian Food Safety Authority at the point of entry and present the animals and the necessary documentation for checking. verified 2026-10-02 Health certificate · Government endorsed ✓ JaThe veterinarian must either be employed by the government or perform duties on behalf of the government in the country where the certificate is issued. verified 2026-10-02 Rabies vaccination · Required ✓ JaAnti-rabies vaccination The animal must have a valid anti-rabies vaccination. verified 2026-10-02 Rabies vaccination · Booster required ✓ JaThe period of validity starts not less than 21 days from the completion of the vaccination protocol required by the manufacturer for a primary vaccination. verified 2026-10-02 Rabies vaccination · Approved vaccines list inactivated vaccine recombinant vaccine The vaccine must either be an inactivated vaccine of at least one antigenic unit per dose (recommendation from the World Health Organisation) or a recombinant vaccine expressing the immunising glycoprotein of the rabies… verified 2026-10-02 Rabies vaccination · Waiting period after vaccination 21 days …The animal must be identified before the rabies vaccination. The period of validity starts not less than 21 days from the completion of the vaccination protocol required by the manufacturer for a primary vaccination.… verified 2026-10-02 Rabies vaccination · Min age at vaccination 12 weeks …authorisation. The vaccine must be administered by an authorised veterinarian. The animal must be at least 12 weeks old when the vaccine is administered. The date of administration shall be indicated in the appropriate… verified 2026-10-02 Tapeworm treatment · Drug praziquantel The treatments shall be administered by a veterinarian and shall consist of a medicine containing praziquantel or pharmacologically active substances, which alone or in combination, have been proven to reduce the burden… verified 2026-10-02 Tapeworm treatment · Required ✓ JaThe treatment shall be certified by an official veterinarian in the relevant section of the health certificate or the pet passport. verified 2026-10-02 Tapeworm treatment · Vet documented ✓ JaThe treatment shall be certified by an official veterinarian in the relevant section of the health certificate or the pet passport. verified 2026-10-02 Tapeworm treatment · Window max hours before arrival 120 …parasite in the host species concerned. As a main rule, the treatment must be administered 24 – 120 hours prior to entering Norway. Alternatively, the 28-day rule can be applied. Then the dog has to be… verified 2026-10-02 Tapeworm treatment · Window min hours before arrival 24 The treatment must be administered 24 – 120 hours prior to entering Norway. verified 2026-10-02 Screwworm treatment · Required ✗ NeinAn anti-echinococcus treatment is required for dogs, including puppies. verified 2026-10-02 Internal parasite treatment · Required ✓ JaGå til Norsk forside Search Search Menu Home Animals Mandatory treatment for echinococcosis for dogs imported to Norway Mandatory treatment for echinococcosis for dogs imported to Norway All dogs that are to be imported… verified 2026-10-02 Internal parasite treatment · Drug accepted praziquantel The types of medicine that may be used contain praziquantel or epsiprantel. verified 2026-10-02 Other rules Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedThese dogs/ cats can be imported if accompanied by documentation showing that they are not stray dogs/ cats verified 2026-10-02 Service & assistance animals Documentation required ✓ Jaand cats to Norway. Checklist 1. ID-marking The animal must be identified by a microchip or clearly readable tattoo. The microchip has to comply with the ISO 11784 standard and it has to utilize HDX or FDX-B technology.… verified 2026-10-02 Health & documents Microchip · Required ✓ JaID-marking The animal must be identified by a microchip or clearly readable tattoo. verified 2026-10-02 Microchip · Standard ISO 11784 The microchip has to comply with the ISO 11784 standard and it has to utilize HDX or FDX-B technology. verified 2026-10-02 Microchip · Tattoo accepted ✓ JaID-marking The animal must be identified by a microchip or clearly readable tattoo. verified 2026-10-02 Microchip · Must be done before vaccination ✓ JaThe animal must be identified before the rabies vaccination. verified 2026-10-02 Quarantine · Required ✗ NeinThese requirements concern only non-commercial movement of dogs, cats or ferrets from third countries and territories to Norway. verified 2026-10-02 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Required ✓ JaThe animal must have undergone a valid rabies antibody test. verified 2026-10-02 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Minimum level iu ml 0.5 The test must measure a level of neutralising antibody to rabies virus in serum equal to or greater than 0,5 IU/ml and using a method prescribed in the relevant part of the Chapter concerning rabies in the Manual of… verified 2026-10-02 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Approved laboratory required ✓ JaAn original report or a certified copy of the report from the approved laboratory on the results of the rabies antibody test shall be attached to the certificate and accompany the dog verified 2026-10-02 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Waiting period after test days 90 days The test must have been carried out on a blood sample collected at least 30 days after the date of vaccination and not less than three months prior to entering Norway. verified 2026-10-02 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Test must follow vaccination days 30 days The test must have been carried out on a blood sample collected at least 30 days after the date of vaccination and not less than three months prior to entering Norway. verified 2026-10-02 Import permit · Required ✗ NeinSome dog breeds are considered dangerous, and are therefore not allowed to import into Norway without a special permit from the police. verified 2026-10-02 Flea treatment · Required ✗ NeinCats or ferrets do not need to be medicated. verified 2026-10-02 Heartworm test · Required ✗ NeinCats or ferrets do not need to be medicated. verified 2026-10-02 Tick treatment · Required ✗ NeinCats or ferrets do not need to be medicated. verified 2026-10-02 Health certificate · Required ✓ JaThe collection of the blood sample must be carried out and documented by an authorised veterinarian in the appropriate section of the health certificate or the pet passport. verified 2026-10-02 Health certificate · Endorsed by Government veterinary authority of origin country The veterinarian must either be employed by the government or perform duties on behalf of the government in the country where the certificate is issued. verified 2026-10-02 Health certificate · Validity days 10 days Normally, to validate the certificate, you must enter an EU/EEA country within 10 days from the date of issuance, but for those arriving by sea, an exception has been made to accommodate the duration of the sea journey verified 2026-10-02 Health certificate · Original required ✓ JaThe owner or the authorised person must contact the Norwegian Food Safety Authority at the point of entry and present the animals and the necessary documentation for checking. verified 2026-10-02 Rabies vaccination · Required ✓ JaThe animal must be identified before the rabies vaccination. 2. verified 2026-10-02 Rabies vaccination · Booster required ✓ JaThe period of validity starts not less than 21 days from the completion of the vaccination protocol required by the manufacturer for a primary vaccination. verified 2026-10-02 Rabies vaccination · Approved vaccines list inactivated vaccine recombinant vaccine The vaccine must either be an inactivated vaccine of at least one antigenic unit per dose (recommendation from the World Health Organisation) or a recombinant vaccine expressing the immunising glycoprotein of the rabies… verified 2026-10-02 Rabies vaccination · Waiting period after vaccination 21 days The period of validity starts not less than 21 days from the completion of the vaccination protocol required by the manufacturer for a primary vaccination. verified 2026-10-02 Rabies vaccination · Min age at vaccination 12 weeks The animal must be at least 12 weeks old when the vaccine is administered. verified 2026-10-02 Tapeworm treatment · Required ✗ NeinCats or ferrets do not need to be medicated. verified 2026-10-02 Screwworm treatment · Required ✗ NeinCats or ferrets do not need to be medicated. verified 2026-10-02 Internal parasite treatment · Required ✗ NeinCats or ferrets do not need to be medicated. verified 2026-10-02 Other rules Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedThird countries and territories mean all countries and territories outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including Svalbard, Great Britain and Northern Ireland. verified 2026-10-02
Zeitlicher Ablauf
Tag -90 Mikrochip setzen · Tag -21 Frist für die Tollwutimpfung · Tag -10 Gesundheitszeugnis ausgestellt · Tag 0 Ankunft beim Zoll
Bedingte Anforderungen
Diese Regeln gelten nur für einen Teil der Reisenden — je nachdem, woher das Tier abfliegt, wo es gewesen ist oder wer mitreist. Die meisten können sie übergehen; trifft eine aber auf Sie zu, kann sie ändern, was Sie brauchen, oder zur Einreiseverweigerung führen, wenn Sie sie überspringen.
Pet arriving from an unlisted (non-Annex II) third country — Wenn Ihr Tier in den letzten 6 Monaten in einem von 111 Ländern mit höherem Risiko war:
Tollwut-Titertest (Blutuntersuchung): Same as EU: FAVN or ELISA ≥ 0.5 IU/ml. 3-month wait from satisfactory result.
Trained service dog — recognized under Norwegian regulations
Import permit: Assistance dogs recognized in Norway (EEA rules apply). Proof of training from accredited organization required. EU Pet Passport, rabies vaccination, and tapeworm treatment still required.Carrier required: Assistance dogs recognized in Norway (EEA rules apply). Proof of training from accredited organization required. EU Pet Passport, rabies vaccination, and tapeworm treatment still required.
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Frequently Asked Questions Does Norwegen require rabies vaccination for dogs?
Yes, Norwegen requires a rabies vaccination for imported dogs. There is a 21-day waiting period after vaccination. Exact timing depends on your origin country — compute your timeline at
www.pawgo.fr .
Build my pet's travel plan → Is there a quarantine period for pets entering Norwegen?
Does Norwegen require a microchip for pets?
What health certificate does Norwegen require for pets?
Norwegen requires a veterinary health certificate for imported pets. It must be issued within 10 days of travel. Government endorsement is required. Get exact document requirements at
www.pawgo.fr .
Build my pet's travel plan → Does Norwegen require a rabies titer test?
Does Norwegen have breed restrictions for pets?
