Pet Transport Norway to Latvia: 2026 Guide

If you are relocating a pet from Norway to Latvia, the process is manageable once you know the sequence. 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

Full door to door

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Lead time needed

2-4 weeks

Quarantine

None

Route complexity

Low

Airlines

3 carriers on this route

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In short: Preparing to move a pet from Norway to Latvia typically takes around 2-4 weeks. There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets. A rabies titre test is not required.

Regulations checked June 2026

Prepared and reviewed by Pet Transport Global Editorial Team

Step by step

The import process, in full

Before booking.

Verify ISO 15-digit microchip pre-dates the rabies vaccination

Responsible: Norwegian official vet

Primary: 21-day wait. Booster within valid period: no wait.

Confirm rabies vaccination is current

Responsible: Norwegian official vet

Time the appointment close to travel to keep within the certificate validity window.

Obtain official health certificate from a Mattilsynet-authorised vet

Responsible: Mattilsynet-authorised official vet

4-6 weeks before travel.

Book Oslo to Riga and confirm pet reservation with airBaltic or SAS

Responsible: Owner

Travel day. PVD spot checks at RIX are occasional.

Travel to Riga with official health certificate

Responsible: Owner

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 the rabies vaccination.

Rabies vaccination

Required. Current. Primary vaccination: 21-day wait. Booster within valid period: no wait. Source: EU Regulation 576/2013.

Rabies titre test

Not required. Norway is a listed third country with low rabies risk.

Quarantine

No quarantine. Latvia accepts compliant arrivals from listed third countries.

Import permit

Not required for non-commercial companion animal movements from listed countries.

Health certificate

Official health certificate in EU listed-country format from Mattilsynet-authorised vet.

Export permit

No export permit required for companion animals leaving Norway for EU destinations.

Health certificate

Official health certificate in EU listed-country format from a Mattilsynet-authorised official veterinarian in Norway. Norway is a listed third country under EU Regulation 576/2013, not an EU member state.

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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

airBaltic connects Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) to Riga (RIX) directly. Riga is airBaltic's home hub. Direct OSL-RIX flights run regularly. airBaltic Cargo for larger animals, cabin pets under standard limits.

Cargo and Cabin

SAS (Scandinavian Airlines)

SAS serves Oslo to Riga on some schedules. SAS Cargo handles live animals. An alternative when airBaltic capacity is limited.

Cargo and Cabin

Ryanair

Ryanair may operate Oslo to Riga on some schedules. Cabin pets only. No cargo. Suitable only for small pets within their restrictions.

Cabin Only

Costs

What this route typically costs

Official health certificate from Norwegian official vet: approximately EUR 80-150

Rabies vaccination update if needed: EUR 40-100

airBaltic cabin pet fee OSL to RIX: approximately EUR 40-80

airBaltic Cargo fee for large dogs: EUR 250-700

IATA travel crate: EUR 60-250

Total, small cabin pet: EUR 170-330

Total, large dog in cargo: EUR 480-1,200

Critical points

Norway is not an EU member state. Norwegian pets need an official health certificate, not an EU pet passport. The certificate must be from a Mattilsynet-authorised official vet.

Norway's tapeworm treatment requirement is for dogs entering Norway, not leaving. No Echinococcus treatment is required for dogs from Norway arriving in Latvia.

The health certificate has a validity period. Book the vet appointment close to your travel date.

The ISO microchip must precede the rabies vaccination record.

Latvia import rules, explained

Latvia 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

Microchip before you vaccinate. The microchip must be in place before the rabies shot for the vaccination to count, and getting this order wrong is the most common and costly mistake.

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.

FAQ

Common questions

Norway requires Echinococcus tapeworm treatment for dogs entering Norway from certain countries. There is no tapeworm treatment requirement for dogs leaving Norway for Latvia. Latvia has no Echinococcus entry requirement for pets from listed countries including Norway.

The official health certificate from a Mattilsynet-authorised vet is sufficient. No separate endorsement from a Norwegian government department is required for the Latvia move. The Mattilsynet authorisation of the issuing vet is the official credential Latvia’s PVD accepts.

The validity period depends on the specific certificate format and the destination country. For EU-bound travel, the window is typically 10 days from the date of issue, though this can vary. Confirm the validity period with your Norwegian official vet when booking the appointment and time it accordingly.

Yes. Riga is airBaltic’s home hub with established cargo pet handling. The PVD customs process at RIX for intra-EEA arrivals is routine. For a Norwegian pet arriving from Oslo in cargo, Riga is one of the more reliable Baltic arrival points.

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