avsenderstat

Avsenderstat is a Norwegian term that literally means "sending state" and is used in administrative, legal and logistical contexts to denote the state that initiates or originates a transfer, dispatch or request to another state. The concept is functional rather than technical and appears in areas such as international law, migration and asylum procedures, extradition and transfer of sentenced persons, customs and trade, and cross‑border communications and transportation.

In legal and administrative practice, the avsenderstat is the authority that issues a transfer order, a request for cooperation, or the shipment of goods or persons. Its role typically involves preparing documentation, notifying the receiving state, and ensuring compliance with applicable bilateral or multilateral agreements. The receiving counterpart is often referred to as the mottakerstat (receiving state) or bestemmelsesstat (state of destination).

Responsibilities and obligations of an avsenderstat depend on the governing legal framework and may include obtaining necessary consents, providing evidence or guarantees, covering costs, and respecting human rights and procedural safeguards. The term is commonly translated into English as "sending state" or "state of origin" and is used descriptively rather than as a formal legal classification in most international instruments. Understanding the role of the avsenderstat helps clarify lines of authority and accountability in cross‑border cooperation.