What Is Needed To Transport Your Pet To Norway?

If your pet is traveling to Norway from a low-risk rabies country, their rabies vaccine must be at least 21 days old and valid for at least 1 year at the time of entry.

For pets coming from a high-risk rabies country, the vaccine must also be older than 21 days and unexpired on the day of travel.

Note: A 3-year rabies vaccine is accepted by Norwegian authorities as long as there has been no lapse in vaccination coverage.

If your pet’s vaccination record shows a lapse, a new vaccine must be administered, and the 21-day waiting period will start again before your pet can enter Norway.

While general vaccinations are not mandatory for international pet travel, they are strongly recommended to protect your pet’s health during transit and in unfamiliar environments.

Dog Vaccinations

• DHPP+L: This core combination vaccine protects against Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza, and Leptospirosis.
  → Administer according to your vet’s or the manufacturer’s guidelines.

• Bordetella (Kennel Cough):
  Recommended if your dog will be around other animals, such as in kennels, transit facilities, or during layovers.
  → Should be given within 6 months of travel.

Cat Vaccinations

• FVRCP: Protects against Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, and Panleukopenia—common but preventable feline illnesses.
  → Follow your vet’s schedule for administration.

If your country of origin is classified as high-risk for rabies, the following applies:

• A government-accredited veterinarian must take a blood sample from your pet at least 30 days or more after the most recent rabies vaccination.

• The sample must be sent to an EU-approved laboratory for testing.

• The result must show a rabies antibody level of 0.5 IU/mL or higher.

• Your pet can enter Norway 3 months after the date the blood was drawn, provided the result is passing.

• The blood test is valid indefinitely for travel to Norway as long as your pet’s rabies vaccination coverage remains current (no lapses).                                                                                                                                                         →Regulations may change at any time based on updates from the Norwegian Food Safety Authority or the European Union. Always confirm the latest entry requirements before you travel.

Dogs traveling to Norway must receive a tapeworm (Echinococcus multilocularis) treatment administered no sooner than 24 hours and no later than 120 hours (1–5 days) before arriving in Norway.

A government-accredited veterinarian must administer the treatment and document it accurately on the EU Health Certificate for Norway.