Pet Transport from Norway to Malta

Shipping your pet from Norway to Malta is a process that rewards early planning.

This route is moderately involved, with a clear checklist to follow. Start preparations at least 20 weeks before your travel date – some steps have fixed waiting periods that cannot be shortened. A rabies titre test is required, which adds a mandatory waiting period after your pet’s vaccination. You cannot speed this up.

Use this guide to map out your preparation timeline and avoid the most common mistakes.

Step-by-Step Process

Malta Import Requirements

What Malta requires for pets entering the country.

Exporting from Norway

What you need from Norway before your pet can leave.

Cost Factors

Costs vary depending on pet size, transport method, and whether you use a transport agent.

• Airline cargo or cabin fees (varies by carrier, route, pet weight, and crate size)
• IATA-compliant travel crate (purchase or hire)
• Veterinary fees: vaccinations, microchipping, health certificate
• Rabies titre test laboratory fee
• Pet transport agent fee (recommended for complex routes)

Important Warnings

Key requirements for moving your pet to Malta

Compared to some international pet transport routes, Norway to Malta is manageable. That said, every country’s rules are different and the timing requirements are strict.

EU member island nation. Malta is rabies-free and has strict biosecurity. Additional tick treatment required for dogs. No routine quarantine for compliant pets.

From experience: Norway to Malta pet transport

Microchip first, then vaccinate. The microchip must be implanted before any rabies vaccination for the vaccination to count. It’s the most common and costly mistake people make.

Book the titre test laboratory well in advance. Approved labs have limited appointment slots and the blood sample processing takes time. Don’t leave this to the last few weeks.

Get the health certificate from an official (government-approved) veterinarian, not just your regular vet. Some countries have strict requirements about who can sign the certificate. Check the destination authority’s approved list.

If this is your first international pet move, consider using a registered pet transport agent. They handle the documentation, airline booking, crate sizing, and can troubleshoot issues. IPATA-registered agents are the recognised standard.