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Moving a Pet from Latvia to Norway

Planning a pet relocation from Latvia to Norway is easier when you work backwards from your travel date. Give yourself roughly 2-4 weeks, though this route carries fewer hurdles …

2-4 wks
Preparation needed
None
Quarantine on arrival
Low
Route complexity
Managed
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Lead time needed
2-4 weeks
Quarantine
None
Route complexity
Low
Airlines
4 carriers on this route
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What's required
MicrochipRequired. ISO 11784/11785 (15-digit). …
Rabies vaccinationRequired. Current and at least 21 days …
Rabies titre testNot required. Latvia is an EU member …
QuarantineNo routine quarantine for compliant …
Import permitNot required for compliant pets from …
Health certificateEU pet passport accepted by Norway. …
In short: Preparing to move a pet from Latvia to Norway typically takes around 2-4 weeks. There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets. A rabies titre test is not required.
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Step by step

The import process, in full

1
As early as possible, before or on the same day as first rabies vaccination
Microchip implantation (ISO 11784/11785, 15-digit)

Responsible: Accredited veterinarian in Latvia

2
At least 21 days before travel
Rabies vaccination and EU pet passport issued

Responsible: Official veterinarian authorised by PVD

3
1 to 5 days before arrival in Norway. Must be recorded in the EU pet passport by a vet.
Tapeworm treatment for dogs (Praziquantel)

Responsible: Veterinarian in Latvia or during a stopover

4
4 to 8 weeks before travel
Book flights and notify airline of pet in cabin or cargo

Responsible: Owner or transport agent

5
On travel day
Travel to Norway

Responsible: Owner or transport agent

Checklist

What your pet needs

Every item below must be completed and verified before your pet can travel. Expand each category for the detail.

Microchip
Required. ISO 11784/11785 (15-digit). Must be implanted before or on the same day as first rabies vaccination.
Rabies vaccination
Required. Current and at least 21 days old after a primary vaccination. Boosters within the valid period need no additional wait. Norway follows the same rules as the EU. Source: Mattilsynet, mattilsynet.no.
Rabies titre test
Not required. Latvia is an EU member state and is a listed country for Norway. No titre test needed.
Quarantine
No routine quarantine for compliant arrivals with correct documentation.
Import permit
Not required for compliant pets from listed countries.
Health certificate
EU pet passport accepted by Norway. Valid for 10 days from issue.
Export permit
Not required. Latvia is an EU member state. No export permit is needed for non-commercial pet movements.
Health certificate
EU pet passport issued by an official veterinarian in Latvia, authorised by the Partikas un veterinarais dienests (PVD). Norway, Denmark, and Finland all accept the EU pet passport as the entry document. The passport records your pet's microchip, rabies vaccination history, and issuing vet details.
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Airlines

Carriers on this route

Not all airlines accept live animals on this route. Confirm the operating carrier's current policy for every flight segment.

airBaltic
Direct Riga (RIX) to Oslo Gardermoen (OSL). Cabin pets permitted for small animals in approved carriers. Cargo option available for larger dogs. Advance booking required for live animals.
Cargo and Cabin
SAS
Connects via Stockholm (ARN) or Copenhagen (CPH) to Oslo. SAS Cargo handles larger dogs. Reliable option for pets that exceed cabin size limits.
Cargo and Cabin
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Budget service on some RIX to OSL routes. Cabin only for small pets. Does not accept live animal cargo.
Cabin Only
LOT Polish Airlines
RIX via Warsaw (WAW) to OSL. Cargo connection available on the WAW to OSL leg. Suitable for larger pets needing a cargo option.
Cargo and Cabin
Costs

What this route typically costs

EU pet passport: EUR 50 to 100 (official vet fee, includes first entry)
Rabies vaccination update if due: EUR 40 to 80
Tapeworm treatment (dogs only, required for Norway): EUR 30 to 80 including vet appointment
Airline cabin fee (small pets): EUR 40 to 100 per flight
Cargo fee for larger dogs: EUR 200 to 600 depending on crate size and weight
IATA-approved travel crate: EUR 60 to 250

Critical points

Dogs entering Norway from any country outside Norway must receive tapeworm treatment (Praziquantel) 1 to 5 days before arrival. This is a hard rule with no exceptions, including for EU pets. Source: Mattilsynet.

The microchip must be implanted before or on the same day as the first rabies vaccination. Reversing this order means the vaccination is not linked to the microchip and may not be accepted.

The EU pet passport is valid for 10 days from the date of issue by your vet in Latvia. Book your vet appointment close to your travel date.

Norway is not an EU member state, but it follows EU pet travel rules. The EU pet passport is accepted. No additional import permit is needed.

Norway import rules, explained

Norway keeps its import requirements relatively light, which makes preparing easier. Even so, the basics still need to be right and in the correct order.

Practical tips for this move

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.

Keep every original document together and take copies. Border officials want originals, and a missing signature or date can hold up clearance.

Work backwards from your travel date and add a buffer. Fixed waiting periods mean a single slipped appointment can push the whole move back by weeks.

FAQ

Common questions

Yes. All dogs entering Norway from any country outside Norway must receive a Praziquantel tapeworm treatment between 1 and 5 days before arrival. Your vet in Latvia must administer it and record it in the EU pet passport. Cats are exempt from this requirement.
No. Latvia is an EU member state and is a listed country for Norway. No rabies antibody titre test is required. Your pet needs a current rabies vaccination (at least 21 days old) and an EU pet passport.
Yes. Norway follows EU pet travel rules and accepts the EU pet passport as the entry document. You do not need a separate import permit. The passport must be issued by an official veterinarian authorised by the PVD in Latvia.
Allow 3 to 4 weeks minimum. The rabies vaccination must be at least 21 days old on the date of travel. If your pet’s vaccination is current, the main remaining step is the tapeworm treatment, which is done 1 to 5 days before arrival. Book your vet appointments and flights early.
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