Tolketjenestens

Tolketjenesten is the Norwegian interpretation and translation service. It is a public service that provides professional interpreters and translators for various public sector bodies in Norway, including government agencies, municipalities, police, and healthcare institutions. The primary goal of Tolketjenesten is to ensure equal access to services and information for individuals who do not speak Norwegian, or who have difficulties with the written language, by bridging language barriers.

The service operates with a network of qualified interpreters and translators who cover a wide range of languages and dialects. They offer services such as spoken interpretation for face-to-face meetings, telephone interpretation, and video remote interpreting. Translation services are also available for written documents. Tolketjenesten emphasizes professionalism, confidentiality, and impartiality in its work. The demand for their services has grown significantly with increasing diversity in Norwegian society. They aim to facilitate smooth communication and understanding in critical situations where accurate language interpretation is essential for justice, safety, and well-being. The organization is typically funded through public budgets, with users being public sector entities.