Customs regulations in Norway are controlled by Tollvesenet (Norwegian Customs Department). To make sure your arrival in Norway is smooth, take a look at the customs regulations in force in Norway.
Typical travel items such as clothing, cameras and similar personal items can be brought to customs in Norway duty free, without having to declare them, as long as the total value does not exceed NOK 6,000.
Bringing money?
Norwegian customs allow travelers to carry currency up to a value of NOK 25,000 before it needs to be declared. Traveler’s checks are excluded from this rule, but gift cards are included.
What are the customs regulations for medicines?
Be sure to leave your prescription drugs in their original packaging and bring any prescription drug documentation you can get from your doctor, if possible in English. With some prescriptions or over-the-counter medications, it is helpful to have the name of the medication, rather than the brand name, in case you need to make a purchase while traveling.
What happens if my luggage is lost?
There is a special rule for this, in addition to the inconvenience. If your airline loses your luggage and one of your bags arrives separately, you must select the red customs lane and declare the contents of all your luggage to the customs officer.
Can I bring tobacco to Norway?
Yes, tobacco is allowed within the limits. Travelers over 18 years of age can bring tobacco into Norway in reasonable quantities for personal use only (200 cigarettes or 250g of tobacco per person).
Can I take alcoholic beverages to Norway?
When it comes to alcohol, customs regulations are a bit stricter. You will have to be 18 years or older to import drinks with less than 22 percent alcohol, and 20 years or older to bring drinks with more than 22 percent alcohol. The amounts allowed also depend on the alcohol level: the higher the alcohol content, the lower your limit:
You are allowed a maximum of 1 liter with 22-60 percent alcohol plus 1½ liters with 2.5-22 percent alcohol content (or 3 liters with 2.5-22 percent alcohol).
Restricted by Norwegian customs regulations
Illegal drugs, prescription drugs that are not intended for personal use or in very large quantities, alcoholic beverages with more than 60 percent alcohol, weapons and ammunition, fireworks, exotic birds and animals, as well as plants for the cultivation, are prohibited. The importation of potatoes is also prohibited in Norway. The import of 10 kilograms of other vegetables, meat or fruit is allowed within the European Economic Area (EEA).
Bringing your pet to Norway
If you want to bring your pet to Norway, there are various customs requirements for pets. There are some breeds of dogs that are considered dangerous that are not allowed in Norway.
You will need to visit your veterinarian before you travel to get:
- A veterinary certificate or an EU passport certifying the treatments required below.
- A microchip or tattoo
- Rabies vaccination
- Tapeworm deworming (1-10 days prior to travel and again within 7 days of arrival)
- An antibody blood test
