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Moving to Norway
If you are moving to or from Norway, choose the expert International Mover for your International Shipping. We, the International Sea & Air Shipping will offer you the best relocation services.
When Moving to Norway
Our International Moving Specialist will aid you by outlining your moving options based on the moving criteria such as:
- When will you be moving to Norway?
- When would you like your shipment to arrive in Norway and at what port or airport?
- Are you moving alone or with family? For business or personal reasons?
The Cost of Moving to Norway
The cost of moving to Norway is one demanding task that is ahead of your actual move. The cost of moving will be calculated based on the desired destination and as well on the cubic footage of the cargo.
To avail our free cost estimate services, mark a date with our home inspector who is an expert in estimating the cost of your move to Norway by looking at the quantity and quality of your household goods.
About Norway
Norway, officially called Kongeriket Norge (The Kingdom of Norway) in the Bokmal written norm and Kongeriket Noreg in the Nynorsk written norm has its name derived from Old Norse ‘norovegr’, meaning "the northern route" or the way northwards.
Norway is the 2nd least densely populated country in Europe that shares its borders with Finland, Sweden, and Russia. The largest immigrant groups in Norway are from Poland, Sweden, Pakistan, Iraq, Somalia, Germany, Vietnam, and Denmark.
Different ethnic groups that are prevalent in Norway are: Norwegian including Sami, and other European. With the government type as an unitary parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy, Norway has membership with International organizations like UNTSO, UNWTO, UPU, WCO, WHO, WIPO, WMO, and WTO.
Norway has the 2nd highest GDP per-capita after Luxembourg and 4th highest GDP per-capita in the world. Today, Norway ranks as the 2nd wealthiest country in the world in monetary value, with the largest capital reserve per capita of any nation. The trade partners of Norway are the UK, Germany, Netherlands, France, Sweden, the US, China, and Denmark. Norway ranks 31st in exporting, 37th in importing, and 47th in GDP.
Custom Regulations for Norway :
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Copy of Passport
- Inventory (legible original and one copy in Norwegian or English)
- Norwegian Customs Form RG-124 or RG-124A (original) must be completed and signed by Customer
- This form is obtainable from Destination Agent
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- Customers presence at the time of customs clearance may be required
- Used household goods and personal effects duty and value added tax free provided they have been in owner's possession and used for at least one year prior to importation
- Goods must show signs of wear
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
- New items (indicate purchase price abroad)
- Live plants (Phytosanitary Certificate from country of origin required)
- Animal products require a permit from the Department of Agriculture
- Alcohol and tobacco can only be imported with Private Importation Permit issued by Norwegian Government and duties and taxes assessed are extremely high
- Extreme duties and taxes apply even for small quantities
- Detailed list required
- Load at container doors for easy access
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Narcotics and certain drugs
- Medicines and vitamins
- Fresh meat
- Products from endangered species, such as ivory, snake skins and some furs
- Cordless phones
- Explosives
- Firearms, weapons and ammunition require a special import license from the Chief of Police at destination
- Membership in a fishing or hunting club required
- Weapons will be confiscated without license from Police
- Automatic weapons are strictly prohibited
- Proof of ownership
- Licenses from country of origin
- CUSTOMER MUST BE PRESENT AT CUSTOMS CLEARANCE IF ABOVE ARE INCLUDED IN THE SHIPMENT
- Load at container doors for easy access
MOTOR VEHICLES
- Owner must be present for Customs clearance
- Only one car or motorcycle allowed per family member
- Autos duty-free if:
- Foreign customer moving to Norway on a two year visa and auto is re-exported at the end of the two years
- Customer has owned the vehicle and it has been registered in owner's name for at least one year with a minimum of 5000km/3200 miles prior to importation
- Returning Norwegians must have resided abroad for at least five continuous years. (Exception; foreign visitor entering Norway on a 2 year visa may bring an auto duty/tax free with the understanding that the auto must be exported from Norway at the end of this period.)
- Customer has had possession of a driver's license for a minimum of one year
- Vehicle will not be sold within two years after date of importation
- Vehicle does not qualify for duty-free import
- Must state mileage, make, year, model, registration, plate and chassis number, and year the car was registered in owner’s name
- All vehicles must comply with safety standards and emission control regulations.
- Vehicle has to arrive in Norway within three months of owner's arrival
- Vehicle must be insured in Norway before it can be driven
- Only family members residing at owner's residence are permitted to use the vehicle
- Other regulations and strict requirements may apply
PETS
- Strictly regulated
- Health and Vaccination Certificate and Import Permit required
- Four month quarantine in an approved and licensed facility is required (long waiting list; application far in advance recommended)
- Animals which are not "natural" in Norway are prohibited
NOTE - Customs regulations are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to this destination and is being provided for general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers.Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, International sea & air shipping cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance.Always double check with your local embassy or consulate.
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Motto : Everything for Norway
Capital : Oslo
National Anthem : "Ja, vi elsker dette landet" ("Yes, We Love This Country")
Geography
Location : Northern Europe, bordering the North Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Sweden
Area : Total : 323,802 sq km Land : 304,282 sq km
Water : 19,520 sq km
Climate : Temperate along coast, modified by North Atlantic Current; colder interior with increased precipitation and colder summers; rainy year-round on west coast
People
Nationality : Norwegian(s)
Population : 4,691,849 (July 2011 est.)
Major Cities : OSLO (capital) 875,000 (2009)
Languages : Bokmal Norwegian (official), Nynorsk Norwegian (official), small Sami and Finnish-speaking minorities; Note - Sami is official in six municipalities
Economy
GDP : $276.4 billion (2010 est.)
Exchange Rates : Norwegian kroner (NOK) per US dollar - 6.1533 (2010), 6.2883 (2009), 5.6361 (2008), 5.86 (2007), 6.418 (2006)
Transportation
Airports : 98 (2010)
Roadways : Total : 92,946 km
Waterways : 1,577 km
Ports & Terminals : Bergen, Haugesund, Maaloy, Mongstad, Narvik, Sture
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