Bringing your belongings
Learn about customs fees and requirements when important household goods, pets, vehicles, and other belongings.
The process of moving your belongings to Norway often requires a lot of planning and can be expensive. Consider what you actually need to bring with you. In some cases, it may be a good idea to sell furniture, and repurchase used or new furniture when you have arrived in Oslo and know your housing situation.
When you have decided what to bring you should consider available options by air, sea or road, taking into consideration prices and import regulations. Transport by road or sea is often cheaper than by air. If you have an employer in Oslo you should also check if they will cover any of the expenses.
- Go to Norwegian Customs (Toll) for information about moving household goods
Importing your car or motorcycle
If you want to bring your vehicle to Oslo you can find more information about the process at Skatteetaten.
- Go to The Norwegian Tax Administration (Skatteetaten) for information about importing vehicles
Bringing food or pets
The Norwegian Food Safety Authority (Mattilsynet) is responsible for animal welfare and is the main source of information regarding the import of food and pets.
- Go to The Norwegian Food Safety Authority for information about pets and food import
Short term storage
If you bring furniture or a large amount of belongings to Oslo, you might need a short term storage until you have permanent housing. Keywords for storage in Norwegian are "minilager" and "lagerhotell".
- Go to the Norwegian Self-Storage Association (NSSA) for a list of member companies
Other relevant sources of infomation if you are bringing your car or recreational boat
- Go to The Norwegian Public roads Administration (Vegvesenet) for information about foreign driving licenses and traffic rules
- Go to Norwegian Motor Insurers’ Bureau (TFF) for information about mandatory car insurance
- Go to Nordic Co-operation for information about driving licenses, customs and owning a car in Norway
- Go to Norwegian Maritime Authority (Sjøfartsdirektoratet) for information about recreational boats