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Pet entry requirements: Dog → Norway

These are the requirements for entering Norway with a dog, 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

🪱

Parasite treatment Required

Yes – tapeworm (praziquantel) 24–120 hrs before entry

📄

Health certificate Required

EU pet passport

🐾

Breed restrictions Prohibited

6 banned breeds (import banned): incl. pitbull, American Staffordshire Terrier, Fila, Tosa, Dogo Argentino, Czechoslovakian wolfdog + wolf hybrids

🔗

Muzzle / leash Required

Leash rule (nationwide 1 Apr–20 Aug); dangerous dogs: muzzle

📋

Registration Required

Microchip + registration (DyreID – Norwegian pet register)

🟡 Recommended

📝

Import permit Not required

None (listed third country; EU-like)

🧪

Rabies titer test Not required

No

🔬

Other tests Not required

Keine

🏥

Quarantine Not required

Keine

⚠️ Notes & grey zone

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Grey zone

6 banned breeds + wolf hybrids – transit also problematic

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Notes

Prohibited breeds (Pit Bull, Tosa etc.)

Authority: Mattilsynet (Norwegian Food Safety Authority)

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For informational purposes only. Regulations change frequently — verify with the relevant authorities before travel.