Pet Transport from Norway to Australia
Moving a dog or cat from Norway to Australia is a thorough process, but Norway's Group 2 classification under DAFF's biosecurity framework means Norwegian pets do not need the RNATT titre test, which removes a significant time requirement from the process. …
The Norway to Australia import process
Every step must be completed in sequence. A single missed deadline can add months to your timeline. We own the entire process.
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What your pet needs to enter Australia
Every item must be verified before your pet can board. We track each one against current standards.
What this route typically costs
Critical points
All pets must arrive at Melbourne International Airport (MEL). No other Australian airport accepts international pet imports.
Norway is DAFF Group 2 (no titre test). Confirm this classification is current at agriculture.gov.au before booking.
Quarantine fee must be paid before release. Budget AUD 1,877+ per pet.
Health certificate valid for 10 days from issue only.
Norway is EEA but not EU. Confirm the exact DAFF-approved health certificate format for Norwegian-origin pets with Mattilsynet or DAFF before booking.
Approved carriers for this route
Not all airlines accept live animals. We book only with carriers that handle live animal cargo correctly.
Does my pet from Norway need a titre test for Australia?
No. Norway is DAFF Group 2, covering rabies-controlled countries. Norwegian pets are exempt from the rabies neutralising antibody titre test (RNATT). This is the same outcome as for EU countries like Ireland, Sweden, and Germany.
What is still required: ISO microchip before any vaccination, current rabies vaccination within its validity period, DAFF import permit via BICON, quarantine booking at Mickleham, cargo reservation to Melbourne (MEL), and the official Mattilsynet health certificate in DAFF’s required format. Source: DAFF, agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs (2026).
How does Norway's EEA status affect the export health certificate?
Norway is a member of the European Economic Area (EEA) but not the European Union. For pet exports from Norway to third countries, the health certificate framework mirrors EU regulations under the EEA Agreement. In practice, Norwegian official vets use a format equivalent to the EU non-commercial health certificate.
However, since Norway is not an EU member state, it is worth confirming with Mattilsynet (the Norwegian Food Safety Authority) and DAFF which exact certificate template is required for Norway-to-Australia movements. Discrepancies in certificate format can result in your pet being refused boarding or detained on arrival. Source: Mattilsynet, mattilsynet.no.
How do I ship my pet from Norway to Melbourne?
There is no direct Norway-to-Melbourne flight. All pet cargo moves via a hub. Emirates via Dubai from Oslo Gardermoen is the most commonly used option. Qatar Airways via Doha and Singapore Airlines via Changi are viable alternatives. SAS connects from Oslo to European hub airports, from which onward pet cargo can be arranged.
All airlines transport pets as manifest cargo only. Book eight to twelve weeks ahead. Routes via the Gulf are subject to summer heat embargoes. All pets must arrive at Melbourne International Airport (MEL). Routing through any other Australian city is not permitted for international pet imports.