Moving with pets to Norway

You must have lived abroad for at least one year, and the pet must have been owned by you.The duties and VAT exemption does not apply to pets that are part of a business relocating to Norway.

All health requirements must be met

You must check the Norwegian Food Safety Authority’s (Mattilsynet) regulations before bringing your pet into Norway. This may include requirements for pet passports and vaccinations that must be arranged well in advance.

Declaration of household goods must be completed

When importing household goods to Norway, you must complete a declaration of household goods. Your pet must be listed in this declaration.

At the border

An import declaration must be created. If you are personally transporting the pet, the Norwegian Customs (Tolletaten) will prepare this for you. If the pet is being transported by a courier or shipping company, they will handle the declaration.

You must enter through the red zone and report to Norwegian Customs upon arrival in Norway. Present your pet’s documents and the household goods declaration.

Rehomed animals

It is illegal to bring stray dogs and cats into Norway. If you wish to bring a rehomed dog or cat, you must have owned and lived with the animal for at least six months. You may be asked to provide documentation of when you took ownership of the dog or cat.

Read more at the Norwegian Food Safety Authority (Mattilsynet):
Import of Stray Dogs and Cats

Illegal animals and animals requiring a permit from the Norwegian Environment Agency

Be aware that certain dog breeds and endangered species are prohibited from being imported into Norway. Importing some reptiles requires a permit from the Norwegian Environment Agency.

• Read more about prohibited dog breeds at Mattilsynet
• Read more about importing legal reptiles at Mattilsynet
• Read more about trade in endangered species at the Norwegian Environment Agency