Destination Guides
Norway

 
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Currency

Norwegian Krone (NOK) = 100 øre. Notes are in denominations of NOK1,000, 500, 200, 100 and 50. Coins are in denominations of NOK20, 10, 5 and 1, and 50 øre.

 
Currency Exchange

Available at banks and bureaux de change.

 
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs

All major credit and debit cards are widely accepted. ATMs are widely available.

 
Traveller's Cheques

Accepted in banks, hotels, shops and by airlines.

 
Banking Hours

Mon-Thurs 0900-1600, Fri 0900-1700 and Sat 0900-1200.

 
Exchange Rate Indicators

Date Apr 07
£1.00= NOK12.08
$1.00= NOK6.12
Eur;1.00= NOK8.18

 
 
uty Free
 
Overview

The following items can be imported into Norway without incurring customs duty by:

(a) Residents of European countries:
• 200 cigarettes or 250g of tobacco products and 200 leaves of cigarette paper (travellers over 18 years of age).
• 1l of spirits and 1l of wine or 2l of wine and 2l of beer (travellers over 20 years of age).
• Other goods to the value of NOK3000-6000.
• A small amount of perfume and eau de cologne.

(b) Residents of non-European countries:
• 400 cigarettes or 500g of tobacco products and 200 leaves of cigarette paper (travellers over 18 years of age).
• 1l of spirits and 1l of wine or 2l of wine and 2l of beer (travellers over 20 years of age).
• 50g of perfume and 50cl of eau de cologne.
• Other goods (not to be resold) to the value of NOK3000-6000.

 
Prohibited Imports

Spirits over 60% volume (120% proof), certain foodstuffs (including eggs, potatoes, meat, meat products, dairy products and poultry), narcotics, firearms and explosives.