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
Registration Required
Microchip + registration (DyreID – Norwegian pet register)
🟡 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
Quarantine Not required
Keine
🐾 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).
Muzzle / leash On site
Leash rule (nationwide 1 Apr–20 Aug); dangerous dogs: muzzle
⚠️ Notes & grey zone
Grey zone
6 banned breeds + wolf hybrids – transit also problematic
Notes
Prohibited breeds (Pit Bull, Tosa etc.)
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 (Norwegian Food Safety Authority)
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.