How do I declare goods at Norwegian customs?
Kvoteappen, the red and green channels and what to do with delayed luggage.
Short answer
You declare goods either in Tolletaten's Kvoteappen before you reach the border or in the red channel at a staffed customs office, where you pay the duty. In the app you can register your crossing up to 48 hours ahead and pay directly. After paying, you can walk through the green channel.
Why
- Tolletaten says you must use the red channel if you have goods liable for duty, goods that need a special permit, or if you are unsure about the rules.
- The green channel is only for travellers who stay within the quotas and the value limit and carry goods for personal use or as private gifts.
- A Kvoteappen receipt is valid for two hours from the crossing time you choose, and the app can also be used before unstaffed border crossings.
Details
If you want to pay at the border, choose a crossing with a staffed customs office. You cannot travel by bus with goods to declare if the bus does not stop at the red channel. If your luggage is delayed and sent on later, you must also go through the red channel. In Tolletaten's example from July 2026, declaring 15 litres of wine above the quota in the app costs NOK 1,065.
Tip
Declare before you reach the control, not after: if customs stops you in the green channel with goods over the quota, you get a fine and lose the extra goods.
What may differ
Some goods have special rules and may need a permit, such as weapons, animals, fireworks, fuel and plants, so take them through the red channel. Travellers with a dog, cat or ferret coming directly from Sweden may use the green channel if the papers are in order.
Common misconception
Being only slightly over the quota is fine in the green channel.
What actually happens
The green channel is only for goods within the quotas and the value limit. Anything over must be declared, either in Kvoteappen beforehand or in the red channel.
People also ask
- How do I pay duty on goods when entering Norway?
Sources
- Norwegian Customs: Red or green channelChecked at:
- Norwegian Customs: Red or green channel (Norwegian)Checked at:
- Norwegian Customs: The Norwegian Customs appChecked at:
- Norwegian Customs: The value limit (Norwegian)Checked at:
- Norwegian Customs: Fines rise from 1 July 2026Checked at:
This answer is for reference only. Rules can change, so check Norwegian Customs (Tolletaten) before you travel.
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