Import a Car from Norway to Ireland

Importing from Norway to Ireland

Norway is in the EEA, so 0% customs duty. VRT and 23% VAT apply.

The VRT itself is the same CO2-based calculation used for every Irish import. What changes with Norway is the customs duty and the currency conversion (prices are typically quoted in NOK). Always budget for VRT plus customs duty plus 23% VAT when calculating your total landed cost.

Step-by-step Norway import process

• Buy the vehicle and obtain the registration document and proof of purchase.
• Arrange shipping/transport to Ireland.
• Clear customs and pay any duty (0% (EEA)) and Irish VAT at 23%.
• Book a VRT appointment and present the Certificate of Conformity with CO2 and NOx data.
• Revenue assesses OMSP, charges VRT, and you receive Irish plates.

Norway Import Cost Example

For a car with an Irish OMSP of EUR 40,000 and CO2 of 140g/km (20% band), the VRT would be EUR 8,000 before age depreciation. Add customs duty of 0% (EEA) on the value and 23% Irish VAT on the combined figure. Use the calculator above to model your specific vehicle.

Norway as an Import Source

Norway is part of the EEA (European Economic Area), which means vehicles imported from Norway face 0% customs duty — the same as EU member states. That's a major advantage compared to importing from the UK (10%) or USA (10%). Norway also has one of the highest rates of electric vehicle adoption in the world, with EVs making up over 80% of new car sales in 2025. That means there's a growing pool of well-maintained used EVs available at competitive prices.

The currency is the Norwegian Krone (NOK), and while Norway is generally expensive, used car prices can be surprisingly reasonable because the government offers generous scrappage schemes that push owners to sell older petrol and diesel cars. A 2020 Tesla Model 3 can be found for NOK 250,000–300,000 (roughly €21,000–€25,000), which is often less than the Irish price. Shipping from Norway takes 3–5 days via ferry to the UK, then onward to Ireland, or direct container shipping from Oslo or Bergen takes 1–2 weeks at a cost of €600–€1,000.

Norway Import Benefits

Norwegian vehicles use WLTP testing, which is the same standard Ireland uses, so the CO2 and NOx figures on Norwegian documents are directly accepted by Revenue. Norway also drives on the right, so vehicles are left-hand drive — the same as Irish imports. Documentation is straightforward, with the Norwegian vehicle registration card (vognkort) serving as both registration and ownership proof. Budget for NCT testing and any standard modifications. Check our OMSP guide for how Revenue values imported vehicles.