How do I pay tolls in Norway with a foreign-registered car?
Epass24, AutoPASS agreements, invoices and rental cars explained.
Short answer
A foreign-registered car pays Norwegian tolls automatically: register it with Epass24 or sign an AutoPASS agreement, or the owner is traced and sent an invoice. All toll stations are automatic, and cameras photograph the number plate. An agreement with a tag gives 20% off, while Epass24 gives no discount but ensures the right rate for your fuel type.
Why
- AutoPASS states that all vehicles must pay road tolls in Norway, and that unregistered vehicles are identified from a photo of the registration number.
- Without Epass24 or an agreement you may pay a fee for looking up the owner in your home country's register, for example EUR 5.10 for Germany as of 1 May 2025.
- AutoPASS warns that toll tags for vehicles up to 3,500 kg cannot be obtained at the Norwegian border, so a tag must be ordered well in advance.
Details
Foreign vehicles pay the highest rate when their fuel type or emission class is not registered. Incorrect charges can be appealed through Epass24, whose customer service answers on +46 8 44 68 00 00. In a rental car the rental firm passes the tolls on to you, and Avis says the charge usually arrives a few weeks after the rental.
Tip
Register on Epass24 before you cross the border: it avoids the owner lookup fee and the risk of being charged the highest rate.
What may differ
Vehicles over 3,500 kg have separate rules and need a toll tag. A car rented in Norway is billed through the rental company, not to you directly.
Common misconception
Foreign cars do not have to pay Norwegian tolls.
What actually happens
AutoPASS says all vehicles must pay road tolls in Norway, and Visit Norway confirms this applies to all drivers regardless of nationality. The owner of an unregistered car is traced through the home country's vehicle register.
People also ask
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- How do tolls work for foreign cars in Norway?
Sources
- AutoPASS: Foreign vehiclesChecked at:
- AutoPASS: The road toll systemChecked at:
- AutoPASS: Rates and discountsChecked at:
- Visit Norway: Travelling by carChecked at:
- Avis Norway: Help centre (tolls)Checked at:
This answer is for reference only. Rules can change, so check AutoPASS before you travel.
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