Exporting a Recreational Boat

When do you need to declare the boat to the Norwegian Customs?

If the value exceeds NOK 5,000 and

• you plan to transport the boat overseas, you must visit a customs office during opening hours to have an export declaration prepared
• you plan to transport the boat by road, you must choose a border crossing with a customs office and drive through the red channel during opening hours
• the boat is being shipped by a freight company, the freight company or a customs broker will handle the export declaration for you
• you must bring the following documentation to the customs office:
  • Invoice/sales contract or a valuation
  • Valid ID
  • You can find an overview of customs offices and their opening hours here.

Individuals declaring goods must have a Norwegian national ID number, personal number, or D-number. If you do not have one, you must apply for a TRK number before arriving at the customs office.

When do you not need to declare the boat to Norwegian Customs?

• If the boat’s value is NOK 5,000 or less, there is no need to declare it to Norwegian Customs for export.
• If you are a resident of Norway, you may travel abroad with your Norwegian boat without declaring it.
• Tourists who are visiting Norway with their own boat do not need to declare the boat when returning home.

Boat for repair or service abroad

Read more about what you must do if you are sending your boat abroad for repair.