Does Norway issue EORI numbers?

Yes. Norwegian Customs (Tolletaten) assigns NO-prefixed EORI numbers for Norwegian-established operators trading across customs borders.

How do I apply for a Norwegian (NO) EORI?

Follow Tolletaten’s official EORI page for application instructions.

How do I check an NO EORI?

Use the EORI checker to validate the NO prefix when EOS is available.

Norway EORI Number — Apply, Check & Requirements

Format & example

NO + up to 15 alphanumeric characters (EORI prefix + national identifier).

Valid example NO123456789

Regex (reference):

^NO[A-Z0-9]{8,15}$

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Authority & validation

Issuing authority Norwegian Customs (Tolletaten)
Processing time Often within days for complete registrations.
Validation method EU EORI validation (EU EOS) for NO prefix + Tolletaten confirmation.

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Notes & what to watch out for

Norway participates in the EU EORI system via the EEA. Norwegian businesses obtain an NO-prefixed EORI through Tolletaten for trade with the EU and other EORI-connected territories.

What is the EORI number in Norway?

In Norway, the EORI (Economic Operators Registration and Identification) number is the identifier that Norwegian Customs (Tolletaten) assigns to businesses moving goods across the customs border. It starts with the prefix NO followed by a national identifier — for example NO123456789. Customs will not process imports or exports declared in your name without it.

Who needs an NO EORI number?

Any business established in Norway that lodges customs declarations — or is named as importer or exporter on them — needs an EORI number before goods move. That includes companies, sole traders and partnerships importing stock from outside the country, exporting to international customers, or selling through online marketplaces that ship across customs borders. Even when a freight forwarder or courier files the declaration for you, the declaration still carries your EORI.

How to apply for an EORI number in Norway

Check whether you already have one. Authorities often assign EORI numbers automatically when a business first interacts with customs. Search old customs correspondence or ask your forwarder, and try our EORI checker with your likely number — the format is usually NO plus your national tax or business identifier.
Gather your business details. You will typically need your company registration number, VAT or tax ID, legal form, registered address and contact details of an authorised person.
Apply with Norwegian Customs (Tolletaten). Applications go through the official portal — often within days for complete registrations. Registration is free of charge; no official authority charges for issuing an EORI.
Validate before your first shipment. Once issued, confirm the number is active with our free checker so your first declaration is not rejected over a typo or a not-yet-propagated registration.

Official Norway EORI application page

Checking and using your Norway EORI number

EU EORI validation (EU EOS) for NO prefix + Tolletaten confirmation.

Once active, your EORI appears on every customs document tied to your business: import and export declarations, transit paperwork, safety and security filings, and any customs authorisations you hold. Couriers such as DHL, FedEx and UPS will ask for it before they can clear commercial goods in your name. Keep the exact string handy in your shipping profiles — a single mistyped character is enough to stop a consignment at the border. You can compare your number against the national pattern in our EORI format hub, which covers every country's structure with valid examples.