Customs & Immigration
Use these phrases when passing through customs and immigration control at a Norwegian airport.
Key Phrases
Jeg har kommet til Norge fordi jeg skal besøke noen venner i tre uker.
I have come to Norway because I am going to visit some friends for three weeks.
💡 Use this to explain both your purpose of visit and duration of stay.
Her er passet mitt og bekreftelsen på hotellet som jeg har bestilt i Oslo.
Here is my passport and the confirmation for the hotel that I have booked in Oslo.
💡 Useful when the officer asks for proof of your accommodation.
Jeg har bare med meg personlige eiendeler og har ingenting som må fortolles.
I only have personal belongings with me and have nothing that must be declared.
💡 Say this at the customs checkpoint if you have nothing to declare.
Hensikten med min reise er at jeg skal delta på en konferanse i Bergen.
The purpose of my trip is that I am going to attend a conference in Bergen.
💡 A formal way to state the reason for your visit.
Jeg skal bo hos familien min som bor i en leilighet i nærheten av sentrum.
I will be staying with my family who live in an apartment near the city center.
💡 Use this if you are staying with relatives rather than at a hotel.
Hvor lenge har du tenkt å bli i landet, og hva skal du gjøre?
How long do you plan to stay in the country, and what will you do?
💡 A common question you might be asked by an immigration officer.
Jeg har returbillett til hjemlandet mitt som viser at jeg reiser på søndag.
I have a return ticket to my home country which shows that I leave on Sunday.
💡 Good for showing proof of onward or return travel.
Jeg har fått beskjed om at visum ikke kreves for reisende fra mitt land.
I have been informed that a visa is not required for travelers from my country.
💡 Use this if asked about visa requirements for your nationality.
Kan du vise meg dokumentene som forklarer hvorfor du skal besøke Norge nå?
Can you show me the documents that explain why you are visiting Norway now?
💡 An officer might ask this to verify your entry documents.
Koffertene mine ble pakket av meg selv, og de inneholder ingen ulovlige varer.
My suitcases were packed by myself, and they do not contain any illegal goods.