Lead time needed
22-28 weeks
Quarantine
None
Route complexity
High
Airlines
4 carriers on this route
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Pet Transport from India to Norway

The journey from India to Norway for a pet is straightforward to plan once the key dates are mapped out. This route takes some organising, and roughly 22-28 weeks of preparation is about right. Compliant pets are not held in quarantine on arrival. This route …

In short: Preparing to move a pet from India to Norway typically takes around 22-28 weeks. There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets. A rabies titre test is required, which adds a fixed waiting period, so start early.
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Step by step

The India to Norway import process

Every step must be completed in sequence. A single missed deadline can add months to your timeline. We own the entire process.

1
First step, before rabies vaccination
Implant ISO 11784/11785 microchip

Responsible: Vet in India

2
After microchip. Allow 21 days before titre test blood draw.
Rabies vaccination (pet at least 12 weeks old)

Responsible: Vet in India

3
Blood drawn at least 21 days after vaccination. 90-day wait into Norway starts from blood draw date.
FAVN titre test at EU-approved laboratory

Responsible: EU-approved laboratory

4
Counted from blood draw, not result date. Cannot be shortened.
90-day waiting period from blood draw date

Responsible: Owner

5
Praziquantel product administered by a vet 24-120 hours before ARRIVAL in Norway. Account for total travel time from India when scheduling.
Tapeworm treatment (dogs only)

Responsible: Vet in India

6
Documents submitted to AQCS at least 7 days before embarkation. Certificate endorsed within 10 days of Norway arrival. Must include titre result, blood draw date, and tapeworm record.
Submit documentation to AQCS and obtain EU AHC endorsement

Responsible: Authorised vet and AQCS

7
Book early; confirm after titre test blood draw date is known
Book cargo from DEL to OSL via European hub

Responsible: Owner or freight agent

Requirements

What your pet needs to enter Norway

Every item must be verified before your pet can board. We track each one against current standards.

Microchip
ISO 11784/11785 microchip required. Must be implanted before or on the same day …
Rabies vaccination
Current rabies vaccination required. 21-day wait after a first-time vaccination …
Rabies titre test
Required. India is not on the EU approved third-country list. FAVN or RNATT …
Quarantine
No quarantine for compliant pets. Mattilsynet inspects at the point of entry.
Import permit
No import permit required.
Health certificate
EU AHC (Annex IV for unlisted third countries), AQCS-endorsed. Valid 10 days. …
Export permit
No formal export permit required for companion animals. AQCS endorsement of the …
Costs

What this route typically costs

FAVN titre test at EU-approved laboratory: EUR 200-400
AQCS documentation and health certificate endorsement: INR …
Airline cargo DEL to OSL via hub: EUR 950-2,600
IATA-compliant travel crate: EUR 70-280
Norwegian border inspection on arrival: EUR 100-250
IPATA agent fee (optional): EUR 350-750

Critical points

The 90-day waiting period runs from the titre test blood draw date, not the date the result arrives. This is the most common cause of pets being refused at the Norwegian border.

The tapeworm treatment window is 24-120 hours before ARRIVAL in Norway, not before departure. A flight from Delhi to Oslo involves at least one hub connection and takes 12 hours or more; account for total transit time when scheduling the vet appointment.

Pit bull type dogs are banned in Norway regardless of documentation. Check breed status before booking. AQCS documentation must be submitted at least 7 days before embarkation.

Airlines

Approved carriers for this route

Not all airlines accept live animals. We book only with carriers that handle live animal cargo correctly.

Lufthansa Cargo
DEL to Frankfurt (FRA) direct, then FRA to Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) via Lufthansa or SAS. …
Cargo Only
Air India Cargo
Air India operates from Delhi (DEL) and other Indian airports to European hubs. Air India …
Cargo Only
KLM Cargo
DEL to Amsterdam (AMS) direct, then AMS to Oslo (OSL) via SAS or KLM. Confirm live animal …
Cargo Only
Finnair Cargo
DEL to Helsinki (HEL) direct via Finnair. Finnair Cargo accepts live animals on direct …
Cargo Only

The rules for bringing a pet into Norway

Norway asks for several pieces of paperwork, and they all need to line up. A checklist and a clear timeline are your best tools here.

How to keep this move on track

Use an official, government-authorised vet for the health certificate, not just your usual clinic. Many destinations only accept certificates signed by an approved vet.

If this is your first international move, consider an IPATA-registered pet transport agent. They handle the documents, airline booking and crate sizing, and can troubleshoot problems.

Get your pet used to the travel crate weeks in advance. A calm, crate-familiar animal travels far better than one meeting the crate for the first time at the airport.

Confirm live animal acceptance on every flight segment before booking. Not all aircraft or connections take pets, and cargo terms can differ leg to leg.

FAQ

Common questions

Yes. India is not on the EU approved third-country list under EU Implementing Regulation 2026/636. Norway applies this regulation as an EEA member. A FAVN or RNATT titre test at an EU-approved laboratory is required. The minimum result is 0.5 IU/ml, and a 90-day waiting period from the blood draw date must pass before the pet can enter Norway.
Yes. Norway requires Echinococcus multilocularis treatment for all dogs. A vet must administer a praziquantel-based product between 24 and 120 hours before the dog arrives in Norway. The treatment time, product name, and dose must be recorded on the health certificate. Source: Mattilsynet, mattilsynet.no.
AQCS is India’s Animal Quarantine and Certification Services, under the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying. Pets leaving India must have their health certificate endorsed by AQCS. Documentation must be submitted at least 7 days before embarkation. AQCS operates at major Indian airports including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad.
No. Norway bans pit bull type dogs under the Norwegian Dog Act. If your dog is classified as a pit bull type or a mixed breed with those characteristics, it cannot enter Norway. Contact Mattilsynet (mattilsynet.no) to confirm your dog’s classification before making any bookings.
No quarantine for fully compliant pets. Mattilsynet (Norwegian Food Safety Authority) inspects at the point of entry. If the microchip, vaccination, titre test result, 90-day wait, tapeworm treatment, and AQCS-endorsed certificate are all in order, the pet is cleared without quarantine.
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Lead time22-28 weeks
QuarantineNone
ComplexityHigh
Airlines4
ServiceDoor to door
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