Whether you're relocating to Norway for a new career, for a change of scenery, or to have the opportunity to immerse yourself in authentic Scandinavian culture, your international move will require a lot of meticulous planning and proper documentation to ensure a stress-free experience.
Read on for information on required documents, custom regulations and shipping requirements to have you ready for your Norwegian relocation in no time!
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY
No foreign country will allow you to visit, much less live there without the proper documentation. You will also need additional documents when clearing customs. These documents should be received a minimum of 20 to 30 days in advance of the arrival of your shipment to avoid any additional charges of demurrage.
When moving to Norway, you will need:
- Valid passport (copy)
- Valued inventory (in Norwegian or English, must be legible)
- Norwegian Customs Form RG-124 or RG-124A (original, must be completed and signed by customer)
- This document can be obtained from your Destination Agent
- Original Bill or Lading or Air Waybill
- Declaration Form RD 0030E/Importation of Removal Goods Declaration
SHIPPING REGULATIONS
When you move to Norway, there are a number of shipping regulations you must be aware of in order for your goods to clear customs.
Things to keep in mind:
- All shipments are subject to inspection
- All used household goods can be imported tax and duty free if the owner has lived abroad for at least one year, and the shipment has been owned and used during that year prior to importation
- Shipper may need to be present at customs clearance
PROHIBITED ITEMS
Most countries have a list of items that are not allowed in the country whatsoever. In Nepal, you cannot import:
- Drugs
- Poisons
- Potatoes
- Endangered animal and plant species
- Fresh meat
RESTRICTED ITEMS
Each country has specific items that are subject to duties and taxes, or have limitations on weight and/or quantity, or require special permission. When moving to Norway, some of these items include, but may not be limited to:
- Cigarettes
- Limit 200 cigarettes
- Limit 200 tobacco leaves
- Limit 250 grams other tobacco products
- Must be 18 or older
- TVs (must be reported to Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation - NRK)
- New items (any item used less than 12 months, subject to import tax and duty)
- Vitamins (Norway only allows a very low milligram dosage - including them in shipment is not advised)
- Medications (the shipper must hand-carry all medications and prescriptions to show to customs on arrival)
- Weapons (a local police permit is required)
- Food items (only small quantities of canned or dried food and spices can be imported)
- Wood packaging materials (must be treated and marked according to ISPM-15 regulations)
- Live plants (certificate from the Plant and Wildlife Department at origin is required)
- Alcohol
- Import permit is required and must be obtained from the Ministry of Drugs prior to import
- High duties and taxes may apply, shipping alcohol is not advised
- A detailed list is needed, including brand, volume, year and strength
- Spirits with more than 60 percent alcohol by volume cannot be imported
- Detailed list must be included
- Load at container doors for easy access
MOTOR VEHICLE REGULATIONS
If you're relocating to Norway for work, or any other reason that requires daily travel, you'll probably want to consider taking your vehicle with you. You should contact customs to determine import charges on specific vehicles - extreme charges apply which are determined by factors such as car weight, horsepower, equipment, etc. Your vehicle must be registered in Norway, and it will be subject to a yearly road tax. Import taxes and duties are approximately 105 percent of the current value of the vehicle.
If you plan on shipping your vehicle to Norway, you will need:
- Vehicle title and registration
- Original Bill of Lading
- Status report
PETS AND ANIMAL REGULATIONS
You won't have to worry too much about leaving your pets behind when moving to Norway, but you will need to have the proper documents to ensure your little companion makes it through customs safely:
- Vaccination records
- Veterinary health certificate
- Import license
- Identification (tattoo or microchip)
- Certificate of deworming against echinococcos (tape worm)
Please be aware that cats and dogs must be treated for tape worm within the 48 hours prior to importation. Your pet's distemper and leptospirosis shots must be administered at least one month prior to importation.
INTERNATIONAL MOVES
International moves are much more complex than a local or long distance move, as they come with numerous expenses and strict custom regulations. The most important part of your move will be finding full-service international movers or freight forwarders that have proper licensure and insurance.
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