Customs Clearance at Ørje – Norway–Sweden Border

Ørje (E18) is one of the main road border crossings between Norway and Sweden.
It is an important route for commercial transport travelling between Oslo, Stockholm and other parts of Sweden and Europe.
If you are transporting commercial goods through Ørje, the customs documentation and required Digitoll information should be prepared before the vehicle reaches the Norwegian border.
TollAgent AS provides remote customs clearance for shipments crossing the border at Ørje.
Where is the Ørje border crossing?
Ørje is located on the E18 between Norway and Sweden, east of Oslo.
The Norwegian customs office is located at:
Ørje Customs Office (E18)
Svenskeveien 595
1870 Ørje
Norway
The border crossing is open 24 hours a day for cross-border road traffic.
Services not directly connected with the border crossing are normally available Monday to Friday between 08:00 and 15:30.
Digitoll at Ørje
Ørje is one of Norway’s most important Digitoll border crossings.
The crossing uses:
- ANPR cameras,
- electronic message signs,
- and a tablet as an additional solution.
The ANPR system reads the vehicle registration number and connects the arriving vehicle with information already submitted electronically to Norwegian Customs.
The driver receives a green or red routing signal.
A green signal means the vehicle can continue according to the instructions.
A red signal means the driver must report to customs.
For the smoothest possible crossing, the transport and customs information should therefore be submitted correctly before arrival.
Customs clearance before arriving at Ørje
TollAgent AS can prepare the required customs documentation remotely before the vehicle reaches the border.
We assist with:
- import customs clearance,
- export customs clearance,
- Digitoll,
- NCTS,
- T1 and T2 transit,
- and customs documentation.
There is no need for our customs agent to be physically present at Ørje.
What documents do we need?
For standard commercial goods, send us:
- commercial invoice,
- packing list,
- CMR or other transport document,
- description of the goods,
- quantity and weight,
- commodity codes if available,
- country of origin,
- importer and exporter details,
- and vehicle registration number.
For regulated goods, additional documents or permits may be required.
Import to Norway through Ørje
For goods entering Norway through Ørje, the required customs procedure should be prepared before arrival.
Depending on the shipment, this may involve:
Import declaration + Digitoll
or
NCTS transit + Digitoll
when the goods continue under a transit procedure.
The correct solution depends on the customs status of the goods, transport route and where the customs procedure will be completed.
Export from Norway through Ørje
Ørje is also used for commercial goods leaving Norway.
Norwegian export documentation should normally be prepared before the vehicle reaches the border.
For goods exported directly from Norway by road through Ørje, Norwegian Customs currently instructs drivers to declare the goods in the red zone on the Swedish side at Hån.
If the goods continue under a customs transit procedure, an appropriate NCTS procedure may also be required.
Example: Sweden → Norway through Ørje
A Swedish company sells goods to a customer in Oslo.
The truck travels:
Stockholm → Hån → Ørje → Oslo
Before the vehicle reaches the border, the required documents are sent to TollAgent AS.
We prepare the Norwegian customs documentation and required Digitoll information.
When the truck reaches Ørje, the vehicle registration number can be recognised by the ANPR system and the driver receives the appropriate routing signal.
Preparing the customs process before arrival reduces the risk of unnecessary delays at the border.
FAQ – Customs Clearance Ørje
Is Ørje open 24/7?
Yes. The border crossing is open 24 hours a day for cross-border road traffic. Other customs services have separate office hours.
Does Ørje use Digitoll?
Yes. Ørje uses ANPR cameras, electronic message signs and a tablet for Digitoll arrival registration and routing.
What does a green signal mean?
If the Digitoll information is correct and there is no reason for further customs handling, the driver may receive a green routing signal and continue according to the instructions.
What happens if the driver receives a red signal?
The driver must report to customs for further processing or control.
Can TollAgent clear goods remotely at Ørje?
Yes. TollAgent AS handles customs declarations and Digitoll electronically, so our service can be provided remotely.
Can T1 transit be used through Ørje?
Yes. NCTS transit procedures can be used for qualifying shipments crossing the Norway–Sweden border at Ørje.
Crossing Ørje with commercial goods?
Send us your documents before the vehicle reaches the border.
TollAgent AS can prepare the customs procedure and Digitoll information required for your transport.
We assist with:
Import customs clearance
Goods entering Norway.
Export customs clearance
Goods leaving Norway.
Digitoll
Digital transport and consignment information.
NCTS / T1 / T2
Customs transit procedures.
TollAgent AS – Customs Agency in Norway
Phone: +47 919 07 836
Email: post@tollagent.no
Organisation number: 934 390 652
Wessels gate 4, 0165 Oslo, Norway
