General

The dog or cat must be identified by means of a microchip and must have a European passport.

Customs

All pets must be registered with Norwegian Customs. Register on-site at the border by choosing the red zone ("Something to declare"). Have your pets and required documents ready for inspection.

Vaccinations

The dog or cat must be vaccinated against rabies. The first vaccination must be given at least 21 days before departure, and must be repeated within the validity period. A vaccination after this period is considered a first vaccination and is only valid again after 21 days.

A puppy/kitten must be at least 12 weeks old when receiving its first rabies vaccination, which means they can only cross the border from the age of 15 weeks.

There is an exception for dogs or cats traveling only between Norway and Sweden.

Deworming

An anti-Echinococcus treatment is mandatory for all dogs, including puppies, to enter Norway. This treatment is not required for cats. The treatment must be administered by a veterinarian using medicine containing praziquantel or similar active substances.

As a main rule, the treatment must be administered 24 to 120 hours (1-5 days) before entering Norway.

For regular travel to Norway, the 28-day rule can be used. Under this rule, the dog must first be treated twice with a maximum interval of 28 days. After that, regular treatments follow, always within 28 days of the previous treatment, as long as travel continues. The final treatment must take place after traveling has ended if the dog remains in Norway. Note: if the 28-day period is exceeded, the entire treatment series must be restarted with two treatments.

All treatments must be recorded by the veterinarian in the pet passport.

Transportation

The dog or cat must not interfere with the driver and must be protected against sudden movements or in case of an accident. This can be achieved through a securely fastened car crate, a special harness attached to the seat belt, or a closed luggage compartment with a safety net or barrier.

Leash requirement

Norway has a general leash requirement from April 1st to August 20th. Outside this period, dogs have more freedom. However, in cities and towns, a leash is usually required. Many municipalities have stricter rules with extended periods for the entire municipality or specific areas. Therefore, always check local regulations for the exact requirements in your area.

Exceptions for specific breeds

The following dog breeds are not allowed to enter Norway. This ban also applies to crossbreeds where one or more of these breeds are present in any proportion: Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Fila Brasileiro, Toso Inu, Dogo Argentino, Czechoslovakian Wolfdog.

This means these dogs are not permitted in Norway under any circumstances, even if they have all the required documents.

Traveling with more than 5 animals

When traveling with more than five animals, they must undergo a clinical examination, and their passport must include an additional certificate issued by the official veterinarian of the country of departure. The animals will then be subject to commercial transportation regulations.

The non-commercial transportation rules still apply when transporting more than five animals for participation in competitions, exhibitions, sporting events, or training, as long as the animals are older than 6 months and the owner can provide written proof of participation.