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Pet Transport Norway to Slovenia: 2026 Guide

Planning a pet relocation from Norway to Slovenia is easier when you work backwards from your travel date. Give yourself roughly 2-5 weeks, though this route carries fewer hurdles …

2-5 wks
Preparation needed
None
Quarantine on arrival
Low
Route complexity
Managed
Full door to door
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Lead time needed
2-5 weeks
Quarantine
None
Route complexity
Low
Airlines
3 carriers on this route
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What's required
MicrochipRequired. ISO 11784/11785 (15-digit). …
Rabies vaccinationRequired. Current. Primary vaccination: …
Rabies titre testNot required. Norway is a listed third …
QuarantineNo quarantine. Slovenia accepts …
Import permitNot required for non-commercial …
Health certificateOfficial health certificate in EU …
In short: Preparing to move a pet from Norway to Slovenia typically takes around 2-5 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
Before booking. Norwegian pets use the official health certificate, not EU passport.
Verify ISO 15-digit microchip pre-dates the rabies vaccination

Responsible: Norwegian official vet

2
Primary: 21-day wait. Booster within valid period: no wait.
Confirm rabies vaccination is current

Responsible: Norwegian official vet

3
Book close to travel date. Certificate has a validity window.
Arrange official health certificate from a Mattilsynet-authorised vet

Responsible: Mattilsynet-authorised official vet

4
6-8 weeks before travel. Ljubljana cargo space is limited; early booking essential.
Plan Oslo to Ljubljana routing via Vienna or Frankfurt

Responsible: Owner or transport agent

5
Allow extra connection time at VIE or FRA for cargo transfers.
Travel to Ljubljana via hub 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 a low rabies risk profile.
Quarantine
No quarantine. Slovenia 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 member states.
Health certificate
Official health certificate in EU listed-country format from a Mattilsynet-authorised official vet 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.

Austrian Airlines via Vienna
SAS or Norwegian connects Oslo to Vienna (VIE), with Austrian Airlines providing onward service to Ljubljana (LJU). Vienna is the standard gateway for Slovenia-bound cargo from Scandinavia. Austrian Airlines Cargo handles live animals at VIE.
Cargo and Cabin
Lufthansa via Frankfurt
Lufthansa connects Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) to Frankfurt (FRA) with onward service to Ljubljana. Frankfurt's Animal Lounge is a well-equipped transit facility for cargo pets.
Cargo and Cabin
SAS (Scandinavian Airlines)
SAS operates from Oslo to major European hubs (Frankfurt, Vienna, Amsterdam) from which onward connections to Ljubljana can be arranged. SAS Cargo handles the Oslo leg.
Cargo and Cabin
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
Cargo fees Oslo to Ljubljana via hub connection: EUR 500-1,300
Cabin pet fees (two legs): approximately EUR 80-180
IATA travel crate: EUR 60-250
Total, small cabin pet: EUR 200-430
Total, large dog in cargo: EUR 680-1,700

Critical points

Ljubljana Airport (LJU) is a small airport with limited direct connections from Norway. Plan the routing via Vienna on Austrian Airlines or Frankfurt on Lufthansa. Book cargo well in advance.

Norway is not an EU member state. The document your pet needs is an official health certificate from a Mattilsynet-authorised vet, not an EU pet passport.

Norway requires tapeworm treatment for dogs arriving IN Norway from certain countries. This does not apply to dogs leaving Norway. Slovenia has no Echinococcus entry requirement.

The health certificate has a limited validity period. Time the vet appointment close to your departure date.

Slovenia import rules, explained

Slovenia 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

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.

Check the airline’s crate size and labelling rules early. An undersized or wrongly labelled crate is a frequent reason pets are refused at check-in.

Ask about temperature embargoes for your travel window. Summer and winter cargo restrictions can rule out certain routes and dates entirely.

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.

FAQ

Common questions

No. Norway’s tapeworm (Echinococcus) treatment rule applies to dogs entering Norway, not leaving. Slovenia has no tapeworm entry requirement for pets from listed countries including Norway.
Flying to Vienna with SAS or Austrian Airlines and then driving to Ljubljana is often the most owner-friendly option. It removes the second cargo leg entirely and lets you collect your dog at Vienna Schwechat and drive the remaining 3.5 hours to Ljubljana.
The validity period for the certificate is set by the specific format required for EU-bound travel, typically around 10 days from the date of issue. Confirm the exact validity window with your official vet in Norway and plan the vet appointment accordingly.
No pre-notification is required for non-commercial companion animal arrivals from listed countries. Carry the official health certificate and present it if requested at Ljubljana Airport.
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