Taking your dog or cat from Norway to Uruguay comes down to good timing and the right paperwork. Around 6-8 weeks is typical, with a straightforward sequence to work through. No routine quarantine …
In short:
Preparing to move a pet from Norway to Uruguay
typically takes around 6-8 weeks.
There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets.
A rabies titre test is not required.
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Prepared and reviewed by Pet Transport Global Editorial Team
Step by step
The Norway to Uruguay import process
01
6-8 weeks before travel. MGAP permit processing can take several weeks. Contact MGAP early to understand the application requirements.
Apply for MGAP import permit from Uruguay
Responsible: You or your pet transport agent. MGAP: gub.uy/ministerio-ganaderia-agricultura-pesca.
02
Before any vaccinations.
Confirm or implant ISO microchip
Responsible: Norwegian veterinarian
03
At least 30 days before travel.
Confirm rabies vaccination is within 30 days to 12 months window for Uruguay entry
Responsible: Norwegian veterinarian
04
Between 72 hours and 30 days before arrival. Calculate carefully: the treatment date must fall within this specific window.
Praziquantel treatment against Taenia Echinococcus (for dogs). Administered between 72 hours and 30 days before arrival in Uruguay.
Responsible: Norwegian veterinarian
05
4-6 weeks before travel. Confirm live animal acceptance on all segments.
Book cargo space Oslo to Montevideo (MVD) via Madrid (Iberia) or via Lima (LATAM)
Responsible: You or your pet transport agent
06
Within 10 days of departure.
Official vet examination and health certificate from a Mattilsynet-authorised official vet, within 10 days of travel
Responsible: Mattilsynet-authorised official veterinarian
07
Travel day.
Travel day: present all documents at Oslo cargo check-in. MGAP inspection at Carrasco Airport on arrival.
Responsible: You, cargo agent, and MGAP at MVD
Requirements
Uruguay entry requirements
Every item below must be in place before your pet can enter. We verify and track each one.
Microchip
Required. ISO 11784/11785 compatible microchip. Must be implanted and recorded before travel.
Rabies vaccination
Required. Administered between 30 days and 12 months before entry into Uruguay. Dogs over 3 months of age must be vaccinated. Source: MGAP (Ministerio de Ganaderia, Agricultura y Pesca), gub.uy/ministerio-ganaderia-agricultura-pesca.
Rabies titre test
Not required as a standard condition for Norway-origin personal companion pets. Confirm current MGAP requirements before travel.
Quarantine
No routine quarantine for compliant arrivals. Inspection by MGAP veterinary officers at Carrasco International Airport (MVD), Montevideo.
Import permit
Required. An import permit from MGAP must be obtained before travel. Contact MGAP for the application process and processing time. gub.uy/ministerio-ganaderia-agricultura-pesca.
Health certificate
Required. Issued within 10 days of travel by an authorised official veterinarian. Must include vaccination records, microchip details, and parasite treatment confirmation. Source: MGAP.
Leaving Norway
Export requirements
Export permit
No export permit required for personal companion animals leaving Norway.
Veterinary inspection
Clinical examination by an authorised official veterinarian within 10 days of travel.
Health certificate
Official veterinary health certificate signed by a Mattilsynet-authorised official veterinarian. Norway follows EU-aligned certificate formats for non-EU export. Issued within 10 days of travel. Source: mattilsynet.no.
Costs
What this route typically costs
Cargo fees OSL to MVD via Madrid or Lima: EUR 1,000-2,800 (long-haul South American routing)
IATA-compliant travel crate: EUR 60-220
Official vet examination and health certificate: NOK 1,200-2,500
Praziquantel treatment (dogs only): NOK 200-500
MGAP import permit fee: verify current fee with MGAP
Pet transport agent fee (strongly recommended for this route): EUR 350-700
Total typical range: EUR 1,400-3,500
Critical points
The MGAP import permit must be in place before travel. Start the application 6-8 weeks before your planned departure date.
Praziquantel treatment (for dogs) has a strict timing window: between 72 hours and 30 days before arrival. If administered outside this window, the treatment does not count. Calculate backwards from your arrival date.
Uruguay is a long-haul cargo destination from Norway. Journey times with connections typically run 16-24 hours. Ensure your pet's crate provides adequate space and ventilation for an extended trip.
Distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus, and leptospirosis vaccinations for dogs should be current in addition to rabies. MGAP veterinarians may review full vaccination records on arrival.
Airlines
Approved carriers on this route
Airline
Notes
Type
Iberia
One of the most practical options from Norway to Uruguay. Connect from Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) to Madrid Barajas (MAD) via SAS or Norwegian, then Iberia cargo to Montevideo Carrasco (MVD). Iberia operates services from Madrid to Montevideo. Contact Iberia Cargo to confirm live animal acceptance and seasonal restrictions.
Cargo Only
LATAM Airlines
LATAM operates from European hubs to Montevideo via Lima (LIM) or Sao Paulo (GRU). From Oslo, connect to a European hub then onward with LATAM. The Lima connection is typically direct to MVD. Contact LATAM Cargo for live animal booking procedures.
Cargo Only
Air France
Air France connects Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Buenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE). From Oslo, connect via CDG. Onward surface transfer from Buenos Aires to Montevideo is possible but adds complexity. Confirm if Air France cargo goes to MVD directly or via EZE.
Cargo Only
Meeting Uruguay's entry requirements
Getting a pet into Uruguay is a middle of the road process. The rules are well defined, so most of the work is simply staying on schedule.
Advice worth following
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.
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.
FAQ
Common questions about this route
No titre test is required as a standard condition for Norway-origin personal companion pets entering Uruguay. The main requirements are the MGAP import permit, a valid rabies vaccination (30 days to 12 months old), current vaccination records, and the official health certificate.
Uruguay requires all incoming dogs to be treated against Taenia Echinococcus with a Praziquantel-containing antiparasitic, administered between 72 hours and 30 days before arrival. This applies to dogs only. The treatment date and details are recorded on the health certificate. Cats are not subject to this requirement.
Processing time varies. Allow 4-6 weeks for the MGAP permit application and approval before your planned travel date. Contact MGAP at gub.uy/ministerio-ganaderia-agricultura-pesca early in your planning process.
There are no direct cargo flights from Oslo to Montevideo. The main options are Iberia via Madrid or LATAM via Lima. Both require connecting flights from Oslo. Book through a cargo agent and confirm live animal acceptance on all segments.
Airline guides
Iberia
LATAM Airlines
Air France
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