Pet Immigration Rules Norway
REGULATIONS FOR TAKING A PET DOG, CAT OR FERRET TO
NORWAY FROM A COUNTRY WITH A LOW INCIDENCE
OF RABIES:
PREPARING YOUR PET FOR NORWAY
Norway no longer requires a Blood Titer Test if you are traveling from a
country with a low incidence of rabies.
At least 21 days prior to travel, have your veterinarian
microchip your pet with an 15 digit ISO compliant
pet microchip
that meets ISO Standards 11784/11785. This is different than the
9 and 10 digit microchips commonly available in the US and Canada. If your pet has
a non-ISO microchip, then you need to carry your own
microchip scanner.
If the microchip cannot be
read then the pet will not be allowed to enter Norway. Norway no
longer accepts tattoos.
Ask your vet to test that the microchip works before and after it
has been fitted and each time your animal visits the vet.
Your vet must then vaccinate your pet with an inactive rabies
vaccine after the microchip is installed. If your animal has been
vaccinated before a microchip was inserted, then it will have to be
vaccinated again.
Note: Your dog or cat must be at least 3 months old before being
vaccinated.
The next step is to have a licensed veterinarian can issue
the
Veterinary Certificate for Norway** which must be endorsed by the USDA or CFIA if
traveling from the United States or Canada. If your pet is traveling from another country, the
Governmental Authority should endorse the forms. A copy of the
Rabies Certificate should also be included.
Note: Your dog or cat must be at least 3 months old before being
vaccinated.
Before your dog or cat can enter Norway, it must be treated against
certain tapeworms 24-48 hours hours prior to entering Norway
using an approved treatment. Any licensed veterinarian can do this.
PETS ENTERING FROM ANOTHER UK
(RABIES FREE) COUNTRY:
If entering from a rabies free country, ask your licensed veterinarian
to provide you with a blue pet passport if you reside in an EU country.
PETS ENTERING FROM A COUNTRY WITH A
HIGH INCIDENCE OF RABIES Pet cats, dogs and ferrets entering Norway from a country with a high incidence of rabies
will be quarantined for a period of six months in Norway.
If entering after January 1, 2012, quarantine can be avoided by administering a Blood Titer Test 3 months prior to traveling.
RESTRICTIONS: Unvaccinated pets (dogs and cats
only) under 3 months old may enter an EU Country, but there are
additional regulations that must be met. Certain aggressive breeds
of dogs are prohibited from entry.
Pets entering an EU Country for commercial purposes require
additional forms and different rules apply.
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Pet Passport Forms for Norway
Failure to comply with these regulations will mean that your pet may
be refused entry and the relevant authority in consultation
with an authorized veterinarian can decide to return the pet home, or place
the pet in quarantine at the expense of the owner or natural person
responsible for pet, or as a last resort, without financial
compensation, put the pet down where the return trip home or
quarantine cannot be arranged.
All other pets (birds, invertebrates, tropical fish, reptiles,
amphibia, mammals such as rodents and rabbits) are not subject to
the regulations in respect of the anti-rabies vaccination but may
have to meet other requirements as to a limit on the number of
animals and a certificate to accompany them in respect of other
diseases. Pet owners are strongly advised to seek further information
from the relevant authority of their country and/or that of the
country of destination.
VETERINARY CERTIFICATE
All countries have a unique veterinary certificates. This form
differs from the International Veterinary Certificate issued by
veterinarians in the United States. (APHIS 7001)
Find Veterinary Certificates
for countries worldwide.
Norway requires an ISO
pet microchip.
Everything essential for traveling with a pet can be found at PetTravelStore.com.