Storing a foreign recreational boat in Norway

Leaving the recreational boat for up to six weeks

You can leave a foreign recreational boat in Norway for up to six weeks during a period of 12 months without having to apply for permission to Norwegian Customs. In this case the recreational boat cannot be used by others during the period.

Storing a recreational boat for up to two years

If you want to leave the boat for longer than six weeks, you have to apply to Norwegian Customs for permission on a separate form before you leave the country. In total, a recreational boat may be used and stored in Norway for two consecutive years from the date of importation. Initially you apply to leave the recreational boat for one year from the time it entered the country. If you need to leave the recreational boat for longer, you may apply to Norwegian Customs to store it for longer until you reach the two-year limit. Such an application must be submitted to Norwegian Customs before the original deadline expires. A recreational boat that is left in Norway may not be used by others.

We would like to point out that the application form only applies to pure recreational vessels. Boats used for commercial activities are not considered recreational boats in this context.

How do you apply

You submit the applications through Altinn.

If you have a Norwegian Social Security number or D Number– use ID-Porten to access Altinn as you usually do.

Users without a Norwegian personal or D-number

If you do not, select alternative at the bottom om the list called “Log in without Social Security Number / D number.”

To set up a user in Altinn – do as follows:

• Log in to Altinn
• Select “Log in without Social Security Number / D number”.
• Next – select “Create a new user” at the bottom of the page and fill out the form.
• When your user has been set up – log in and start filling out the application.

What information must be included in application?

• Documentation of the agreement on the storage of the vessel (for example email, invoice, contract, confirmation from the marina etc.).
• Copy of passport/ID-card for the person that shall import and export the vessel.
• If you are applying on behalf of others, kindly attach a power of attorney/ authorization signed by the registered owner of the vessel.

Regulations

You can find more information in Section 4-6-8.