Importing Your Pet to Norway

Norway is not an EU member but participates in the EU Pet Travel Scheme as an EEA/EFTA country. The Norwegian Food Safety Authority (Mattilsynet) handles all animal import controls. Dogs, cats, and ferrets can enter Norway using an EU Pet Passport or equivalent documentation.

Norway has been rabies-free for many years and maintains strict biosecurity to keep it that way. Pets from countries where rabies is present face more documentation requirements, and some origins require a rabies titre test with a 3-month waiting period before Norway entry.

Norway also has specific rules around tapeworm treatment for dogs. Dogs arriving from most countries must be treated against Echinococcus multilocularis (fox tapeworm) between 1-5 days before arrival. This treatment must be recorded by a vet. Cats are exempt from this requirement.

Tapeworm treatment requirement for dogs

Dogs entering Norway from most origins must receive treatment against Echinococcus multilocularis (fox tapeworm) between 1 and 5 days before entry. The treatment must be recorded in the pet passport or on the health certificate and must include the product name, dose, and date. Praziquantel is the approved treatment. Your vet must administer it.

Exemptions apply for dogs coming from EU/EEA countries specifically approved by Norway as low-risk for this tapeworm. Check the Mattilsynet website for the current approved country list.

Pets from outside the EU/EEA entering Norway

Pets from non-EU/EEA countries such as the US, UK, Australia, or the Middle East face additional steps. A government-endorsed health certificate meeting Norway’s requirements is needed. From high-rabies-risk countries, a titre test is required with a minimum result of 0.5 IU/ml and a 3-month waiting period after the blood draw.

Pre-notification to Mattilsynet is recommended for pets from outside EU/EEA. Contact the point of entry (typically Oslo Gardermoen Airport) Mattilsynet office before travel.