Dogs in Norway: rules, tax and travel
Domestic dog and cat rules could not be confirmed from official pages in this pass. Entry rules are strict: dogs need a tapeworm treatment 24 to 120 hours before arrival unless they come directly from Finland, Malta, the UK or Ireland, and non-EU animals enter only at Gardermoen or Storskog.
Not confirmed which rules are set locally.
Breed rules
| Where | Rule | Breeds and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Whole country | Banned | American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Fila Brasileiro, Tosa, Dogo Argentino, Czechoslovakian Wolfdog, crossbreeds containing any of these in any proportion, wolf-dog hybrids Hundeforskriften under the Hundeloven: owning, breeding and importing these six breeds (and any cross containing them) is illegal; police may order a dog of doubtful breed destroyed or exported. [1] |
Travelling to Norway with a dog
Animals must be ID-marked with an EU pet passport, over three months old at entry (except from Sweden), rabies vaccinated from 12 weeks and valid 21 days after the first dose. Dogs need a tapeworm treatment from a vet 24 to 120 hours before arrival. Show animals to customs in the red zone. More than five animals falls under commercial import rules.[2]
Chip or pre-July 2011 tattoo, rabies vaccination, a health certificate (passport for EU/EEA), and entry only via Oslo Airport Gardermoen or Storskog. Use the red customs lane.[3]
Required for animals from non-EU/EEA countries unless they come from a listed third country.[3]
Dogs must generally be treated against fox tapeworm 24 to 120 hours before arrival. Exempt: dogs arriving directly from Finland, Malta, the UK or Ireland. Cats and ferrets are exempt.[2]
Not confirmed yet: Registration, Microchip, Dog tax, Licence or owner test, Liability insurance, Leash and muzzle, Quarantine. We only show what an official or named source states.
Laws change: this is general information, not legal advice. The authority linked on each line has the final word.
Sources
- mattilsynet.no/en/animals/banned-dogs?noJS=true (official)
- norden.org/no/info-norden/reise-med-hund-eller-katt-til-norge (secondary source)
- toll.no/no/varer/dyr/reise (official)