Pet Transport from Japan to Norway
Japan is on the EU approved third-country list under EU Implementing Regulation 2026/636, which Norway applies as an EEA member. Pets from Japan do not need a FAVN titre test or a fixed 90-day waiting period to enter Norway. The preparation timeline is four to …
The Japan 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.
Responsible: Vet in Japan
Responsible: Vet in Japan
Responsible: Owner or agent
Responsible: Vet in Japan
Responsible: AQS-registered vet and AQS
What your pet needs to enter Norway
Every item must be verified before your pet can board. We track each one against current standards.
What this route typically costs
Critical points
The tapeworm treatment window is 24 to 120 hours before arrival in Norway, not before departure from Japan. Account for the full transit time when calculating the treatment date.
The tapeworm treatment must appear in the health certificate. Arrange the AQS examination after the treatment has been given so it can be recorded in the certificate.
Norway bans several pit bull-type breeds. Confirm your dog breed is permitted before booking.
Approved carriers for this route
Not all airlines accept live animals. We book only with carriers that handle live animal cargo correctly.
What does a dog or cat from Japan need to enter Norway?
Norway follows EU Implementing Regulation 2026/636 as an EEA member. Japan’s approved status means no titre test and no titre-related waiting period for pets travelling from Japan.
Core requirements: an ISO 11784/11785 microchip implanted before the first rabies vaccination, a current rabies vaccination (21-day post-primary wait), and an EU-format Animal Health Certificate endorsed by Japan’s AQS at a designated Animal Quarantine Station. The health certificate is valid for 10 days from the date of AQS endorsement.
For dogs specifically: Norway requires all dogs to receive an Echinococcus (tapeworm) treatment administered by a vet between 24 and 120 hours before the dog arrives in Norway. The active substance must be praziquantel or pharmacologically equivalent. The date and time of treatment must be recorded by the vet and appear in the health certificate. Norway will not admit dogs whose tapeworm record is missing or outside the 24-120 hour window. Cats do not require this treatment. Source: Mattilsynet (Norwegian Food Safety Authority), mattilsynet.no.
How does the flight from Japan to Norway work?
There are no direct flights from Japan to Oslo. All cargo routes require a European hub connection, typically Frankfurt (FRA) or Amsterdam (AMS).
Lufthansa Cargo accepts live animals on the NRT to FRA route, with onward connections to Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) via SAS or Lufthansa partners. KLM Cargo covers NRT to Amsterdam, with AMS to OSL connections via SAS or KLM. Both Frankfurt and Amsterdam are good hubs for Norwegian connections.
The tapeworm treatment timing requires planning around the total journey time, not just the departure from Japan. A Japan-to-Oslo journey via Frankfurt or Amsterdam typically takes 14 to 20 hours. If the treatment is given on the morning of the Japan departure day, this usually keeps the treatment within the 24-120 hour window for Norwegian arrival. Confirm the timing calculation with your vet based on your exact travel schedule.
What does it cost to move a pet from Japan to Norway?
A Japan to Norway move typically costs EUR 1,250 to EUR 3,600. The main variable is pet size, which drives airline cargo costs. AQS examination and endorsement costs JPY 30,000 to JPY 80,000 (roughly EUR 200 to EUR 530). Cargo from NRT or HND to OSL via a European hub runs EUR 850 to EUR 2,600. Tapeworm vet treatment and record adds EUR 40 to EUR 100. Norwegian border inspection fees run EUR 100 to EUR 250. An IATA-compliant crate costs EUR 70 to EUR 280.
An IPATA-registered agent managing the AQS appointment, tapeworm timing, and cargo coordination typically charges EUR 300 to EUR 700.