Lead time needed
22-28 weeks
Quarantine
None
Route complexity
High
Airlines
4 carriers on this route
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Pet Transport from South Korea to Norway

Shipping a dog or cat from South Korea to Norway rewards owners who start planning early. Expect around 22-28 weeks of lead time to line up the documents and the fixed waiting periods. No routine quarantine applies as long as every requirement is met. You will …

In short: Preparing to move a pet from South Korea to Norway typically takes around 22-28 weeks. There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets. A rabies titre test is required, which adds a fixed waiting period, so start early.
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Step by step

The South Korea to Norway import process

Every step must be completed in sequence. A single missed deadline can add months to your timeline. We own the entire process.

1
First step, before rabies vaccination
Implant ISO 11784/11785 microchip

Responsible: Vet in South Korea

2
After microchip. Allow 21 days before titre test blood draw.
Rabies vaccination (pet at least 12 weeks old)

Responsible: Vet in South Korea

3
Blood drawn at least 21 days after vaccination. 90-day wait into Norway starts from blood draw date.
FAVN titre test at EU-approved laboratory

Responsible: EU-approved laboratory

4
Counted from blood draw, not result date. Cannot be shortened.
90-day waiting period from blood draw date

Responsible: Owner

5
Praziquantel product administered by a vet 24-120 hours before ARRIVAL in Norway. Account for total travel time from Korea when scheduling.
Tapeworm treatment (dogs only)

Responsible: Vet in South Korea

6
Within 10 days of departure. AHC must include titre result, blood draw date, and tapeworm record.
APQA inspection and EU AHC endorsement at ICN

Responsible: Accredited vet and APQA

7
Book early; confirm after titre test blood draw date is known
Book cargo from ICN to OSL via hub

Responsible: Owner or freight agent

Requirements

What your pet needs to enter Norway

Every item must be verified before your pet can board. We track each one against current standards.

Microchip
ISO 11784/11785 microchip required. Must be implanted before or on the same day …
Rabies vaccination
Current rabies vaccination required. 21-day wait after a first-time vaccination …
Rabies titre test
Required. South Korea is not on the EU approved third-country list. FAVN or …
Quarantine
No quarantine for compliant pets. Mattilsynet inspects at the point of entry.
Import permit
No import permit required.
Health certificate
EU AHC (Annex IV for unlisted third countries), APQA-endorsed. Valid 10 days. …
Export permit
APQA export health certificate and inspection at ICN cargo facility. No separate …
Costs

What this route typically costs

FAVN titre test at EU-approved laboratory: EUR 200-400
APQA inspection and AHC endorsement at ICN: KRW 50,000-150,000 (approx …
Airline cargo ICN to OSL via hub: EUR 950-2,600
IATA-compliant travel crate: EUR 70-280
Norwegian border inspection on arrival: EUR 100-250
IPATA agent fee (optional): EUR 350-750

Critical points

The 90-day waiting period runs from the titre test blood draw date, not the date the result arrives. Miscalculating this is the most common cause of pets being turned back at the Norwegian border.

The tapeworm treatment window is 24-120 hours before ARRIVAL in Norway, not before departure. A direct flight from Incheon to a European hub takes roughly 11-13 hours; factor the total transit time when scheduling the vet appointment.

Pit bull type dogs are banned in Norway regardless of documentation. Check breed status before booking.

Airlines

Approved carriers for this route

Not all airlines accept live animals. We book only with carriers that handle live animal cargo correctly.

Korean Air Cargo
Korean Air operates from Incheon (ICN) to Frankfurt (FRA) and Amsterdam (AMS). Korean Air …
Cargo Only
KLM Cargo
ICN to Amsterdam (AMS) direct, then AMS to Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) via SAS or KLM. Confirm …
Cargo Only
Lufthansa Cargo
ICN to Frankfurt (FRA) direct, then FRA to Oslo (OSL) via Lufthansa or SAS. Live animals …
Cargo Only
Finnair Cargo
ICN to Helsinki (HEL) direct, then HEL to OSL via SAS or Finnair. Finnair Cargo accepts …
Cargo Only

What Norway requires

Bringing a pet into Norway involves a fair amount of documentation. Keep everything organised and check each item against the current requirements before you book.

Avoiding the common mistakes

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.

Book the titre test laboratory well ahead. Approved labs have limited slots and the sample takes time to process, so this is not something to leave to the final weeks.

FAQ

Common questions

Yes. South Korea is not on the EU approved third-country list under EU Implementing Regulation 2026/636. Norway applies this regulation as an EEA member. A FAVN or RNATT titre test at an EU-approved laboratory is required. The minimum result is 0.5 IU/ml, and a 90-day waiting period from the blood draw date must pass before the pet can enter Norway.
Yes. Norway requires Echinococcus multilocularis treatment for all dogs. A vet must administer a praziquantel-based product between 24 and 120 hours before the dog arrives in Norway. The treatment time, product name, and dose must be recorded on the health certificate. Source: Mattilsynet, mattilsynet.no.
APQA is South Korea’s Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency. Pets travelling from South Korea must be inspected by APQA at Incheon International Airport (ICN), where APQA endorses the EU Animal Health Certificate. This inspection must occur within 10 days of travel and is the final step before departure.
No. Norway bans pit bull type dogs under the Norwegian Dog Act. If your dog is classified as a pit bull type or a mixed breed with those characteristics, it cannot enter Norway. Contact Mattilsynet (mattilsynet.no) to confirm your dog’s classification before making any bookings.
No quarantine for fully compliant pets. Mattilsynet (Norwegian Food Safety Authority) inspects at the point of entry. If the microchip, vaccination, titre test result, 90-day wait, tapeworm treatment, and APQA-endorsed certificate are all in order, the pet is cleared without quarantine.
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Lead time22-28 weeks
QuarantineNone
ComplexityHigh
Airlines4
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