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Bringing a dog or cat from the United States to Norway

Under Norway's rules, pets from the United States are in the group “From other listed non-EU countries”. A dog from the United States needs a microchip, a rabies vaccine and an official health certificate. There is no quarantine if every rule is met. There is no long waiting period, so a few weeks of preparation is usually enough.

About Norway: Applies EU pet rules as an EEA member, but every dog must be tapeworm-treated by a vet 1-5 days before entry and all pets must be declared in the red customs channel. From non-listed countries (including the UK per Mattilsynet) a titer test 3 months before entry and arrival only via Oslo Gardermoen or Storskog are required.

From other listed non-EU countries Paperwork only

Titer test
Not required
Wait after blood test
—
Import permit
Not required
Quarantine
None if rules are met

No long wait: Rabies vaccine valid from 21 days after the primary course; no new wait if boosters are on time.

Step by step

  1. Microchip, then vaccinate

    Chip before the rabies vaccine; vaccinate at 12 weeks or older and wait 21 days.

  2. Get an EU animal health certificate

    An official vet completes the EU-format health certificate within 10 days before arrival, including the tapeworm treatment for dogs. No titer test is needed from listed countries.

  3. Tapeworm treatment for dogs

    A vet (not the owner) must give praziquantel/epsiprantel 24-120 hours before entering Norway and record it in the passport/certificate. Regular travellers may use a 28-day schedule (at least two treatments 28 days apart before entry). Not needed directly from Finland, Ireland, Malta or Northern Ireland.

  4. Check the entry point with Mattilsynet

    Mattilsynet names Oslo Gardermoen and Storskog as entry points for third countries; confirm with Mattilsynet whether this also applies to pets from listed countries. Declare pets in the red channel.

If rules are not met the pet may be returned or placed in quarantine at owner's cost.

Good to know

Cats
Same as dogs, except cats need no tapeworm treatment.
Banned breeds
Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Fila Brasileiro, Tosa Inu, Dogo Argentino, Czechoslovakian Wolfdog, Crosses of any of these
How many pets
Max 5 dogs/cats/ferrets per non-commercial trip; more only for registered competitions/shows with pets over 6 months.
Parasite treatment
Dogs (including puppies): Echinococcus tapeworm treatment by a vet 24-120 h before entry, or a 28-day regular-treatment schedule for frequent travellers. Exempt only when coming from Finland, Ireland, Malta or Northern Ireland. Required even for day trips from Sweden. None for cats.
Arrival
From EU/EEA and listed countries: any border, red customs channel (green only by road from Sweden). From non-listed countries: only Oslo Airport Gardermoen or Storskog (Kirkenes), with 48 h notice to Mattilsynet.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to bring a dog from the United States to Norway?

The United States counts as "From other listed non-EU countries" for Norway. There is no rabies blood test or long wait. Rabies vaccine valid from 21 days after the primary course; no new wait if boosters are on time. Allow a few weeks for the vet visits and the health certificate.

Does my pet need a rabies titer test to travel from the United States to Norway?

No. Pets from the United States do not need a titer test for Norway if the other rules are met.

Will my pet be quarantined in Norway?

Not if every rule is met. If rules are not met the pet may be returned or placed in quarantine at owner's cost.

Do I need an import permit?

No import permit is needed for pets from the United States.

Are the rules the same for cats?

Same as dogs, except cats need no tapeworm treatment.

Sources

Checked against official sources on 2026-10-28. Full rules: Norway pet import rules.

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