Taking Your Dog to Norway
Current 2026 checklist for U.S. travelers, including microchip, rabies, tapeworm treatment, paperwork, costs, and returning to the U.S.
Requirements for Bringing Your Dog to Norway
ISO Microchip
Your dog must be identified with a microchip that complies with ISO 11784 and uses HDX or FDX-B technology. The microchip must be implanted before the rabies vaccination. Tattoos are accepted only if they were applied before July 3, 2011 and remain clearly readable.
Must be implanted before rabies vaccination.Rabies Vaccination
Dogs entering Norway must have a valid rabies vaccination administered by an authorized veterinarian. For travel from the United States, if the current shot is a primary vaccination or there has been a lapse, the dog can enter only after 21 days have passed from vaccination. Booster vaccinations remain valid if given within the previous vaccine's validity period.
Vaccinate after microchip implantation; wait at least 21 days after a primary rabies vaccination before entry.Rabies Titer Test
A rabies antibody titration test is not required for dogs traveling directly from the United States to Norway. It is required only for dogs entering from certain unlisted third countries or in specific transit situations covered by Norwegian/EU rules.
Not required for direct travel from the United States.Health Certificate
For non-commercial travel from the United States, your dog must travel with the EU/Norway non-commercial animal health certificate completed by a USDA-accredited veterinarian and endorsed by USDA APHIS. APHIS also recommends carrying APHIS Form 7001 if your airline asks for it, but the country-specific EU/Norway certificate is the key import document.
Certificate is valid for 10 days from issue by the official veterinarian for entry; APHIS guidance says endorsement must occur within 48 hours of departure from the United States.Import Permit
Norway does not require a standard pet import permit for a privately owned dog entering under the non-commercial pet travel rules from the United States. However, dogs from most third countries must enter through an approved travelers' point of entry, and the Norwegian Food Safety Authority should be notified at least 48 hours before arrival if entering through Oslo Airport or Storskog.
If entering from the U.S., notify the Norwegian Food Safety Authority at least 48 hours before arrival at the approved point of entry.Parasite Treatment
Dogs must be treated by a veterinarian against Echinococcus multilocularis using praziquantel or an equivalent approved active substance. The treatment must be documented by the veterinarian in the health certificate or pet passport. Owners cannot administer this treatment themselves.
Must be given 24 to 120 hours before entering Norway.Quarantine Period
There is no routine quarantine for dogs that meet Norway's entry requirements and arrive with compliant identification, vaccination, tapeworm treatment, and paperwork.
No quarantine if all entry requirements are met.Banned Breeds
Norway bans six dog breeds: Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Fila Brasileiro, Tosa Inu, Dogo Argentino, and Czechoslovakian Wolfdog. Wolf-dog hybrids are also considered dangerous. It is illegal to import these dogs into Norway.
Applies at all times; banned dogs cannot be imported.Estimated Costs
| Item | Cost(USD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary exam | $75-200 | Typical pre-travel exam and paperwork appointment with a USDA-accredited veterinarian; clinic pricing varies. |
| Rabies vaccination | $25-60 | Only if your dog's rabies vaccine is not current or needs a booster to meet timing rules. |
| Rabies titer test | $0 | Not required for direct travel from the United States to Norway. |
| USDA health certificate endorsement | $101 | APHIS fee for one pet certificate with 0 laboratory tests, current as of January 12, 2026. |
| Airline pet fee | $80-195 | SAS publishes one-way pet fees of $80 in cabin or $195 in cargo hold for Scandinavia/Europe/Middle East routes; other airlines may differ. |
| Import permit fee | $0 | No standard import permit fee for non-commercial pet entry from the United States. |
| Microchip | $25-75 | Only if your dog does not already have an ISO-compliant microchip. |
| Tapeworm treatment | $30-80 | Veterinary administration and documentation of Echinococcus treatment 24-120 hours before entry. |
| Total | $336-711 |
Returning to the US with Your Dog
As of 2026, dogs returning to the United States from countries that have been only dog-rabies-free or low-risk countries during the previous 6 months, including Norway, need a CDC Dog Import Form receipt for each dog. The form can be completed online before travel, including on the day of travel, and the receipt can be shown on your phone or printed. Your dog must also appear healthy on arrival, be at least 6 months old at entry, and have a microchip that can be detected with a universal scanner. If your dog has been in any CDC-listed high-risk rabies country during the 6 months before returning to the U.S., additional CDC documentation and routing rules apply, so check CDC requirements again before your return flight.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Norway require a rabies titer test for dogs coming from the United States?
No. For dogs traveling directly from the United States to Norway under the pet travel rules, a rabies antibody titration test is not required. It is mainly required for entry from certain unlisted third countries.
How soon before travel does my dog need the tapeworm treatment for Norway?
The treatment against Echinococcus multilocularis must be given by a veterinarian 24 to 120 hours before your dog enters Norway, and it must be documented in the health certificate or pet passport.
Do I need an import permit to bring my dog to Norway?
Usually no for non-commercial travel from the United States. However, you must use an approved point of entry for most third-country arrivals and should notify the Norwegian Food Safety Authority at least 48 hours before arrival.
Can I bring a puppy to Norway?
Only if the puppy meets Norway's rabies vaccination rules. Because the dog must be microchipped first and then wait at least 21 days after a primary rabies vaccination, very young puppies generally will not qualify for immediate travel.
Are any dog breeds banned in Norway?
Yes. Norway bans the Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Fila Brasileiro, Tosa Inu, Dogo Argentino, and Czechoslovakian Wolfdog. Wolf-dog hybrids are also prohibited.
How long is the Norway health certificate valid?
The EU/Norway non-commercial animal health certificate is valid for 10 days from the date it is issued by the official veterinarian for entry into Norway. APHIS guidance also states endorsement must be completed within 48 hours of departure from the United States.
Will my dog have to quarantine in Norway?
Not if all import requirements are met. Dogs that arrive properly microchipped, rabies-vaccinated, treated for tapeworm, and accompanied by the correct endorsed paperwork are not subject to routine quarantine.
What do I need to return to the U.S. from Norway with my dog?
If your dog has been only in Norway or other CDC dog-rabies-free or low-risk countries during the previous 6 months, you need a CDC Dog Import Form receipt, and your dog must be healthy on arrival, microchipped, and at least 6 months old.