Border restrictions for Norway during Covid-19

Who can enter Norway and other rules regarding immigration are affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

07. Jan 2021

Rules upon entry into Norway during Covid-19

The rules upon entry are intended to reduce the risk of those travelling to bring the infection with them to Norway.

07. Jan 2021

Canada gets ready to host the Nordic Cultural Initiative Nordic Bridges in 2022

Year-long multidisciplinary arts program will explore contemporary Nordic culture from coast to coast to coast.

22. Dec 2020

Government introduced registration requirement for all people entering Norway

Today the Norwegian Government approved an amendment to the COVID-19 regulations that requires all people entering into Norway to register themselves as a step in improving infection control. The amendment …

14. Dec 2020

Opening hours Christmas 2020

The Norwegian Embassy in Ottawa will have reduced opening hours during the holidays. Find a complete overview here.

27. Nov 2020

A policy for growth and stability – for the people in the north and for the whole country

Ensuring that North Norway is a strong, vibrant region is important not only for the north, but also for the country as a whole. This is the message of the eight Government ministers who presented the …

09. Nov 2020

Requirement of negative Covid-19 test and quarantine hotel

The Government has announced the introduction of the requirement of a negative Covid-19 test when entering Norway. Foreign nations who cannot present documentation of such a test can be refused entry.

05. Nov 2020

New measures and travel restrictions to Norway (including covid-19 test)

Norway stands at the beginning of the second wave of infection. The virus is spreading rapidly and all counties now have outbreaks of infection. The Government is therefore introducing new national infection …

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Values and priorities

The High North

Large parts of Norway lie north of the Arctic Circle. Sound management of the abundant Arctic resources is high on Norway’s agenda. This requires global cooperation based on scientific knowledge and international law.

Arts and culture

Norway has a vibrant arts and culture sector. Today, as in the past, many Norwegian artists and other cultural professionals find inspiration beyond Norway’s national borders.

Energy and marine resources

Climate change and the environment

Peace, stability and security

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