Norway Pet Import Requirements

Rabies shots are required.

The animal must be at least 12 weeks old before they get the shot.

The shot must be approved and you have to wait 21 days before the vaccination is valid.

• Vaccine must be documented in EU-pet passport or EU-health certificate.

Animal from some countries, see EUR-Lex - 02021R0404-20210420 - EN - EUR-Lex (europa.eu) must have undergone a valid rabies antibody test, in an EU-approved lab.

The test must have been carried out on a blood sample collected at least 30 days after the date of vaccination and not less than three months prior to entering Norway.

 

The collection of the blood sample must be carried out and documented by an authorized veterinarian in the appropriate section of the health certificate and/or the pet passport.

 

The test must measure a level of neutralizing antibody to rabies virus in serum equal to or greater than 0,5 IU/ml and using a method prescribed in the relevant part of the Chapter concerning rabies in the Manual of Diagnostic Tests and Vaccines for Terrestrial Animals of the World Organization for Animal Health.

 

The test must be performed by an approved laboratory.

 

Animals transiting thru non listed countries, countries not listed on  Listing of territories and non-EU countries (europa.eu)

Can be transited provided that the owner or authorized person provides a signed declaration that during such transit the pet animals have had no contact with animals susceptible to rabies and remain secured within a means of transport or within the perimeter of an international airport.

Not applicable.

Restricted Breeds: It is illegal to breed or import these dogs, or import semen or embryos from these breeds into Norway:

• The Pit Bull Terrier
• The American Staffordshire Terrier
• The Fila Brasilerio
• The Toso Inu
• The Dogo Argentino
• The Czechoslovakian Wolfdog

Any hybrids of these breeds are also restricted.

Wolf-dog hybrids are also considered dangerous.

No matter the breed, it is against the law to own, breed or import dogs which have been trained to attack or defend themselves or the dog owner from other people or dogs. Also, it is illegal to own, breed or import any dog which is particularly aggressive, combative or has other highly undesirable qualities or behavior which make them a potential danger for humans or animals.

If there is suspicion that an animal is of a dangerous breed of dog, the police and customs authorities can require the dog owner to document its breed or type in accordance with the law. If there is doubt about the breed, the police can have the dog killed or require that the dog be sent out of the country.

Breed Restrictions

Import Restrictions on Rescue animals:

It is also illegal to import rescue dogs to Norway, the exemption is if the owner in Norway has been living with the dog for at least 6 months before the travel (and been the owner of the dog for at least 6 months).

You cannot import rescue dogs to Norway commercially.

The maximum number of dogs, cats or ferrets which may accompany the owner or an authorized person during a single non-commercial movement shall not exceed five. Otherwise, the movement is considered commercial.

The maximum number may only exceed five if the purpose of the trip is to attend a competition, show, sporting event or training related to these types of events. The owner or the authorized person has to provide written evidence that the animals are registered either to attend such an event or with an association organizing such events and the animals must be over six months old.

If you are on the same flight as the pet / animal you have to go to the red zone at the airport, and to the clearance there yourselves.

If you are not on the same flight, we will do the customs clearance electronically. If you are moving to Norway – a declaration of import of removal goods must be filled out.

If it’s a commercial import the animal most likely must be inspected by the border veterinary and we need their reference from approved inspection in order to the customs clearance.

Pets should not arrive during weekends or late evening if shipped as cargo (the cargo terminals close at 17:00 hrs)

If the move is non-commercial there will be no VAT or duties. If it’s a commercial move, 25% VAT will be charged from customs.

The animal will stay in the crate at terminal until customs clearance is approved.

Non-commercial pets must arrive between 5 days before or after the owner.

When pets are travelling from countries in the EU/EEA, the animal and necessary documentation must be presented to the Norwegian Customs for checking. Walk/drive through the red zone in the Customs area. When travelling to Norway from Sweden, the animal and documentation need not be shown to the Norwegian Customs if the animal has been kept legally in Sweden and meets all requirements for entry.

Note that there are special regulations for banned dogs, which may not be imported.

If you are bringing more than five animals into Norway, or if you are importing animals for sale or transfer to another owner, read the information on the Norwegian Food Safety Authority website about commercial import. If you are bringing more than five animals from the EU/EEA to participate in a competition, and you have documentation to prove this, the animals must satisfy some specific requirements that apply for import of more than five animals for a show or other events. 

NORWEIGAN POINTS OF ENTRY

https://www.toll.no/en/services/forms/importation-of-removal-goods---declaration/