Post, parcels and online shopping
Sending a postcard, collecting a parcel or ordering from abroad: how the postal system works, what you pay in customs and VAT and where parcels are picked up.
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Which food delivery apps work in Norway?
Food delivery in Norway runs through apps such as Wolt, which lists more than 60 Norwegian towns and areas, and foodora, which covers Oslo and several other cities.
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When do I have to pay VAT and customs on parcels from abroad?
You pay Norwegian VAT on all goods bought from abroad whatever their value, either at checkout in a VOEC-registered shop or when the parcel arrives in Norway.
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What is the best way to ship a parcel from the USA to Norway?
USPS Priority Mail International takes a parcel from the USA to Norway in 6–10 business days, while Priority Mail Express International takes 3–5 business days.

