Pet Transport from Slovenia to Norway

Relocating a pet from Slovenia to Norway follows a clear path once you understand what Norway asks for. This is a middle of the road route, and about 2-4 weeks of preparation …

2-4 wks

Preparation needed

None

Quarantine on arrival

Medium

Route complexity

Managed

Full door to door

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Lead time needed

2-4 weeks

Quarantine

None

Route complexity

Medium

Airlines

3 carriers on this route

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In short: Preparing to move a pet from Slovenia 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.

Regulations checked June 2026

Prepared and reviewed by Pet Transport Global Editorial Team

Step by step

The import process, in full

As early as possible, at least 21 days before travel if vaccination needs updating.

Confirm microchip (ISO 11784/11785) and check rabies vaccination status in EU pet passport.

Responsible: Owner and official veterinarian in Slovenia.

8-12 weeks before travel.

Book your flight via Frankfurt or another suitable hub to Oslo Gardermoen (OSL). Confirm live animal cargo acceptance on each leg.

Responsible: Owner or pet transport agent.

6-8 weeks before travel.

Purchase an IATA-approved travel crate and acclimatise your pet to it.

Responsible: Owner.

1-5 days before arriving in Norway.

For dogs only: arrange tapeworm treatment with praziquantel from a vet, 1 to 5 days before arrival in Norway. The vet records this in the EU pet passport.

Responsible: Official veterinarian.

No more than 10 days before departure.

Visit an UVHVVR-authorised vet for a final health check. Confirm passport entries are complete and the tapeworm record (for dogs) is correctly filled in.

Responsible: Official veterinarian in Slovenia.

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).

Rabies vaccination

Required. Current and at least 21 days old after a primary vaccination. Norway follows the same rules as the EU. Source: Mattilsynet, mattilsynet.no.

Rabies titre test

Not required. Slovenia is an EU member state and a listed country for Norway.

Quarantine

No routine quarantine for compliant arrivals.

Import permit

Not required for compliant pets from listed countries.

Health certificate

EU pet passport accepted by Norway.

Export permit

No export permit required for companion animals moving within the EU or to EEA countries including Norway.

Health certificate

EU pet passport issued by an official veterinarian in Slovenia, authorised by UVHVVR (Uprava za varno hrano, veterinarstvo in varstvo rastlin). Norway accepts the EU pet passport as the entry document.

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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.

Lufthansa

Ljubljana (LJU) via Frankfurt (FRA) to Oslo Gardermoen (OSL). Lufthansa Cargo at FRA handles live animals and is the most established cargo option for this routing.

Cargo and Cabin

SAS

Connections via Stockholm or Copenhagen to Oslo. Cargo available via Scandinavian hub airports. Good option for pets already in a Scandinavian transit city.

Cargo and Cabin

Austrian Airlines

LJU to Vienna (VIE), then connections toward Oslo via partner carriers. Cabin option for small pets on the LJU-VIE leg; cargo arrangements depend on onward carrier.

Cabin Only

Costs

What this route typically costs

EU pet passport (if not already held): EUR 50-100 from an authorised vet in Slovenia.

Rabies vaccination update (if needed): EUR 40-80.

Tapeworm treatment for dogs (praziquantel, vet-recorded): EUR 30-80.

IATA-approved travel crate: EUR 60-250 depending on size.

Cargo via Frankfurt hub (LJU-FRA-OSL): EUR 400-900 depending on crate size and routing.

Pet transport agent (recommended for hub cargo routing): EUR 300-600.

Critical points

Norway requires tapeworm treatment for ALL dogs arriving from outside Norway, including from EU member states. The treatment must be praziquantel, administered 1 to 5 days before arrival, and recorded in the EU pet passport by a vet. Cats are exempt.

Norway is not an EU member state, although it follows EU pet travel rules. Your EU pet passport is accepted, but the Norwegian authority for entry is Mattilsynet (mattilsynet.no), not an EU body.

There is no direct Ljubljana (LJU) to Oslo (OSL) service. All routing requires a hub connection. Frankfurt via Lufthansa is the most practical cargo option.

Ljubljana Airport has limited cargo capacity for live animals. Book early, particularly for summer travel.

The rules for bringing a pet into Norway

Norway has a clear set of import requirements that are manageable with some planning. Follow them in order and keep an eye on the dates that cannot move.

How to keep this move on track

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.

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.

FAQ

Common questions

Norway’s tapeworm rule applies to all dogs arriving from outside Norway, without exception. It is a biosecurity measure specific to Norway and is not waived for EU member states. The treatment must be praziquantel, given by a vet 1 to 5 days before arrival, and recorded in the EU pet passport. Cats do not need this treatment. The requirement is set by Mattilsynet: mattilsynet.no.

Yes. Norway accepts the EU pet passport even though it is not an EU member state. The passport must show a valid ISO 11784/11785 microchip, a current rabies vaccination at least 21 days old (after a primary dose), and, for dogs, the praziquantel tapeworm treatment recorded within 1 to 5 days of arrival.

No. The tapeworm treatment requirement applies to dogs only. Cats travelling from Slovenia to Norway need a valid EU pet passport with microchip and current rabies vaccination. No tapeworm treatment is required for cats.

The most established option is Lufthansa cargo via Frankfurt (FRA). You book the full LJU-FRA-OSL journey as a single cargo booking through Lufthansa or a licensed pet transport agent. The agent handles the live animal documentation at FRA and confirms handover to the Oslo-bound leg. Booking 8 to 12 weeks in advance is recommended, as live animal cargo space at LJU is limited.

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