Beijing News and Events

Flaum i Zhengzhou

Norske borgarar som er råka av flaum i Zhengzhou by, eller andre stader i Henan-provinsen, og treng konsulær bistand, kan kontakte ambassaden i Beijing på telefon: +86 10 85319600.

Stortings- og sametingsvalget 2021

Denne høsten er det stortings – og sametingsvalg i Norge. Du kan forhåndsstemme ved hos utenriksstasjonene i Kina fra torsdag 1.juli til og med fredag 3. september.

Refusjon av helseutgifter for frivillige medlemmer i Folketrygden

Norske borgere som har frivillig medlemskap i folketrygden, må selv søke Helfo om refusjon for helseutgifter i utlandet, inkludert sykehusutgifter.

Norway introduces its strictest entry rules since March 2020

To limit the risk of transmitting the significantly more contagious variant of the coronavirus, the Government is imposing far stricter rules on foreign nationals who seek entry to Norway.

Stricter rules for testing and quarantine upon arrival to stop coronavirus mutation

The requirement to present a negative SARS-CoV-2 test prior to arrival when travelling to Norway is being amended to require a test taken 24 hours prior to departure instead of 72 hours.

International interest about deaths following coronavirus vaccination

A large proportion of the people who were offered coronavirus vaccination first in Norway were the elderly, often with severe underlying diseases. Several deaths reported in connection with vaccination have attracted international interest.

Registration form for persons travelling to Norway

From 21 December 2020, all travelers entering Norway are required to register their name, contact details, place of quarantine, employer (if applicable) and any other information requested.

Restrictions on entry into Norway (COVID-19)

Travelers from red countries must present a certificate of a negative Covid-19 test when they arrive in Norway. The test must have been taken less than 72 hours before entry. If the person does not present such a test, he or she may be refused entry.

Additional visa documentation required due to the Covid-19 situation

Restriksjoner på innreise til Kina

Som følge av koronaviruset/covid-19-pandemien opprettholdes fortsatt smittebegrensende tiltak og restriksjoner mange steder på det kinesiske fastlandet, i Hongkong og Macau samt Taiwan.

Change in entry rules from 15 July

From 15 July 2020 the Norwegian government allows for visits to boyfriends or girlfriends who live in Norway in addition to visits to close family.

Innovation Norway Beijing is looking for a new intern

The Commercial section of the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Beijing/Innovation Norway China’s Beijing office is looking for a new intern to start in September 2020.