News and events 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 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. 08. Oct 2020 Embassy closed on Thanksgiving Day The Embassy will be closed on Monday October 12th for Thanksgiving Day. 10. Sep 2020 Embassy closes at 12:30 pm September 10th The Embassy closes at 12:30 pm on September 10th. The Embassy will re-open Friday September 11th at 09:00 am. Please note that the Embassy is open to visitors by appointment only. 03. Sep 2020 Embassy closed Labour Day Please note that the embassy will be closed Monday September 7th 2020 for Labour Day. 31. Aug 2020 Arrival of Ambassador-Designate Jon Elvedal Fredriksen Mr. Jon Elvedal Fredriksen is Norway’s Ambassador-Designate to Canada. 10. Jul 2020 Romantic partners and some close family members may now come to Norway to visit Starting 15 July, the Norwegian government allowed the entry of certain foreign nationals from countries outside the EU/EEA such as Canada (referred to as third-country nationals) who have close family or an established romantic relationship in Norwa 29. Jun 2020 Embassy closed Canada Day 2020 Please note that the embassy will be closed Wednesday 1 July 2020 in observance of Canada Day. 08. Jun 2020 June 17: Webinar on Norwegian Business in Canada On June 17, the Norwegian Embassy in Ottawa and Innovation Norway are hosting a webinar presenting the status and opportunities for Norwegian businesses in Canada, in a COVID-19 perspective. 02. Jun 2020 Embassy to re-open for passport applications only Starting Monday 8 June the Embassy will be open for Norwegian passport applications only. Please note that all applications are by appointment only. 1 2 3 4 5 Next