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What you can and cannot send to Norway
Food, medicines, plants, alcohol and more: what is allowed, restricted and prohibited when sending to Norway in 2026.
In short
You can send clothing, belongings and most EU-made food for personal use to Norway. Prohibited: tobacco and nicotine products, drinks stronger than 60%, illegal weapons and fireworks without approval. Sending medicines by parcel is not recommended, and plants need a phytosanitary certificate.
Updated: 6 October 2026
What can be sent without problems?
- Clothing, footwear, books, toys, household appliances, furniture and other personal belongings.
- Most food from the EU for personal use: meat, dairy, eggs, fish, sweets, coffee. It must not be resold (Mattilsynet).
Remember that allowed items are not always tax-free. When VAT and duty apply is explained in our guide to customs and VAT.
Food from Lithuania: meat, cheese, bacon
Shop-bought meat and dairy products with an oval identification mark are usually allowed.
If products come from regions with an animal disease outbreak (e.g. African swine fever), their origin must be proven. Unmarked meat – homemade, from a farm or market – from such zones is prohibited and may be destroyed (Mattilsynet).
The 10 kg meat or cheese allowance for travellers does not apply to parcels – food in a parcel is usually subject to duty and 15% VAT (toll.no).
Private persons may not import potatoes, even in small quantities. Frozen or cooked potato products are allowed.
Medicines and food supplements
The Norwegian Medical Products Agency states that medicines may not be imported by parcel – neither over-the-counter nor prescription (DMP). So do not send medicines in a parcel.
Food supplements are treated as food.
Plants, seeds and soil
Certificate-free allowances apply only to hand luggage or removal loads: e.g. 5 house plants, 3 kg of bulbs, 50 seed packets.
Plants and seeds sent by parcel need a phytosanitary certificate and advance notice to Mattilsynet. Private persons may not import strawberry plants (Mattilsynet).
Prohibited and restricted items
- Tobacco and nicotine (cigarettes, snus, e-cigarettes, nicotine liquids) – prohibited for private persons from 2026.
- Alcohol – allowed but taxed; stronger than 60% – prohibited.
- Weapons and ammunition – only with a police permit. Flick knives, butterfly knives, knuckle-dusters and stun guns are completely prohibited (toll.no).
- Fireworks – only with DSB approval, otherwise confiscated.
- Pesticides – prohibited.
We also do not carry perishable food, dangerous substances, cash or jewellery. If you are unsure about an item, ask before sending.
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Customs and tax rules change, so check the official sources listed before sending, or call us.
Frequently asked questions
All questions and answersCan I send homemade bacon or sausage to Norway?
Only if you can prove the origin when products come from a region with an animal disease outbreak. Unmarked meat from such zones is prohibited. Shop products with an oval mark are safest.
Can I send Lithuanian cheese or curd?
Usually yes – EU dairy for personal use is allowed, but duty and 15% VAT may apply unless it is a tax-free gift.
Can I send medicines to a relative in Norway?
We don’t recommend it. The Norwegian Medical Products Agency states that medicines may not be imported by parcel.
Can I send e-cigarettes or snus?
No. Since 1 January 2026, private persons may not import tobacco and nicotine products in parcels.
Can I send seeds or seedlings?
By parcel only with a phytosanitary certificate and advance notice to Mattilsynet. Strawberry plants may not be imported by private persons.
How is the price of a parcel calculated?
We do not weigh parcels – the price depends on how much space the parcel takes up in the van. The minimum price is 20 € / 220 NOK. See all prices on the Prices page.
Can you collect a parcel from my home?
Yes – we collect parcels from the address you give anywhere in Lithuania and along our route in Norway.
What cannot be sent?
You cannot send perishable food, dangerous (flammable, explosive, chemical) substances, weapons or weapon parts, alcohol and tobacco products, money, precious metals, gemstones, jewellery, works of art, drugs or any other goods prohibited by law. The sender is responsible for the contents.
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