Norway · Last reviewed 20 July 2026
Oslo
Dense sameie / borettslag stock plus bruksendring scrutiny for shadow-hotel use make signed guest capture and day-cap tracking essential — no city overnattingsavgift collecting yet.
Local focus
- Gjesteregister
- 90/30-day caps
- Self check-in gate
Country context
Utlendingsforskriften § 4-25 requires hotels and similar lodging to keep a personally signed guest register with ID check. No national STR licence and no collecting tourist tax yet — apartment short stays turn on eierseksjon 90-day / borettslag 30-day caps; besøksbidrag overnattingsavgift may start municipally from 2027.
Self check-in works when required guest declaration fields, personal signature and ID verification are captured before access — housing day caps are a separate prerequisite.
Full Norway guide →City notes are practical operational context for hosts using NextStay. They are not a substitute for official guidance in Oslo or Norway. This Oslo, Norway guidance was last researched and reviewed on 20 July 2026. This guide provides operational context, not legal advice. Requirements can change — confirm the rules that apply to your property with the competent authority before you host.