Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Currency
The Norwegian krone is most often represented either as Nkr (preceding the number), NOK
(preceding the number) or simply kr (following the amount). One Norwegian krone (Nkr1)
equals 100 øre.
Taxes & Refunds
For goods that cost more than Nkr315 (Nkr290 for food items) at shops displaying the 'Tax
Free' logo, you're entitled to a 'Refund Cheque' for the 25% MVA (the equivalent of value-
added or sales tax) or 15% for food items. At the point of sale, you fill out the cheque with
your name, address and passport number, and then, at your departure point from the coun-
try, you present your sealed goods, passport and Refund Cheque to collect the refund; ferry
passengers normally collect their refund from the purser during limited hours once the boat
has sailed.
For more information, pick up the
How to Shop Tax Free
brochure from most tourist of-
fices and some tourist shops
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which explains the procedure and lists border crossings at
which refunds can be collected, or visit
www.globalblue.com/destinations/norway.
Tipping
Service charges and tips are included in restaurant bills and taxi fares; tipping on a North
American scale is not expected. It is, however, customary to round up the bill. If the service
has been particularly helpful, feel free to leave more.
Travellers Cheques
Post offices, some tourist offices and banks accept all brands of travellers cheques, which
command a better exchange rate than cash by about 2% (but this is often cancelled out by
commission fees).
