Pet entry requirements: Cat → Norway
These are the requirements for entering Norway with a cat, based on a departure from Germany/the EU. Requirements can change — always confirm with the relevant authority before you travel.
🔴 Required
Microchip Required
Yes, ISO, before vaccination
Rabies vaccination Required
Yes – primary vaccination ≥21 days prior
Health certificate Required
EU pet passport
🟡 Recommended
Import permit Not required
None (listed third country; EU-like)
Minimum age / young animals Recommended
Young animals allowed as in the EU; plus tapeworm treatment.
Rabies titer test Not required
No
Other tests Not required
Keine
Parasite treatment Not required
No tapeworm requirement for cats
Quarantine Not required
Keine
Registration Not required
Standard
🐾 Local rules (in-country)
These apply on the ground in the destination country — to everyone, not as an entry condition — and depend on the breed and situation (e.g. public transport, listed breeds).
Breed restrictions On site
No breed restrictions for cats
Muzzle / leash On site
None (cat)
⚠️ Notes & grey zone
Notes
Max. 5 pets (non-commercial)
Related destinations in Europe
Andorra · Austria · Belgium · Bulgaria · Switzerland
Airlines flying this route
From data on flown routes — not a pet-policy guarantee. Check the airline's own pet policy before booking.
Ethiopian Airlines · Lufthansa · SAS Scandinavian
Check this route & airlines in detail →Authority: Mattilsynet
Read at the responsible authority on 16/09/2026. 📄 Official source ↗
Check your specific route & airlines →For informational purposes only. Regulations change frequently — verify with the relevant authorities before travel.