29 The diplomatic bag

Official courier mail (the diplomatic bag) that is visibly marked or that can be identified as such, must not be opened, detained or x-rayed. Airport security personnel must be able to verify that the pouch is official courier mail to or from a diplomatic  mission in Norway.

The air carrier company personnel who receive the diplomatic pouch must be able to verify that it has been sent by an official diplomatic or consular representative. Diplomatic agents travelling as diplomatic couriers are required to complete normal identity and security controls.

Airport security controls and Diplomatic agents’ hand luggage:

Please note that diplomatic agents and their personal hand luggage are subject to normal airport security controls. Where diplomatic immunity is claimed as a reason for refusing to complete security controls when leaving Norway, security staff will inform the air carrier company or the captain of the aircraft. The air carrier company or the captain of the aircraft will then decide whether the person in question may enter the aircraft and proceed to his or her destination.