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News and events


11. May 2021

Program for stay-at-home 17. mai

Join us and celebrate Norway's National Day at home on May 17th! Here you will find a free screening of the Norwegian movie “Marching Forever”, recipes, decorating tips and lots of games and activities.

30. Mar 2021

Embassy closed during Easter

Due to the Covid-19 situation, the reception at the Norwegian Embassy is closed. Phone lines remain open, but phone hours will be reduced during Easter.

12. Feb 2021

Embassy closed Family Day

The Embassy will be closed on Monday February 15th for Family Day.

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

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

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.

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.

10. May 2021

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 new white paper on Norway’s Arctic policy today.

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.

14. Oct 2020

Nye passgebyr fra 19. oktober

Ny forskrift om pass og nasjonalt ID-kort ble kunngjort 12. oktober, og vil tre i kraft 19. oktober 2020. Fra denne datoen blir det dyrere å søke om pass i utlandet enn i Norge.