Restrictions on entry into Norway (COVID-19)

The Norwegian Government has implemented extensive restrictions on entry into Norway due to the spread of COVID-19.

16. Mar 2020

Korona og norske utenlandsstudenter

Hva er UDs anbefaling til studenter og utvekslingsstudenter som studerer i utlandet? Skal jeg reise hjem?

30. Mar 2020

Life certificates 2020

Every year NAV sends life certificates to recipients of retirement pension and disability benefit living abroad. Due to the Corona situation NAV will not send life certificates in 2020.

16. Mar 2020

Stricter border controls being introduced – Norwegian airports not closing

The Government will close the border to foreign nationals who lack a residence permit in Norway. They will be turned away at the border under provisions of a Norwegian law relating to the control of communicable …

13. Mar 2020

The Norwegian government introduces a variety of new measures to prevent transmission of the coronavirus

All who have been outside the Nordic countries are to stay in their homes for 14 days after arriving home to Norway, regardless of whether they have symptoms.

12. Mar 2020

Regjeringen har i dag fattet en rekke nye tiltak for å hindre koronaspredning

Alle som har vært utenfor Norden, skal holde seg hjemme i 14 dager etter hjemkomst, uavhengig av om en har symptomer eller ikke.

11. Mar 2020

Norwegian citizens may face new measures when entering other countries

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to make Norwegian citizens aware of the fact that certain countries are introducing measures and/or restrictions for people entering their countries. This will affect …

05. Mar 2020

The Holberg Prize Names Feminist Art Historian Griselda Pollock as 2020 Laureate

Today, the Holberg Prize—one of the largest international prizes awarded annually to an outstanding researcher in the humanities, social sciences, law or theology—named South African-born, Canadian and …

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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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