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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.

Reduced Services in the Visa and Consular Section

The Embassy is reducing some of its services in the visa and consular section to prevent transmission of the COVID-19 virus. Note that there is a 14 day quarantine for all who arrives in Ethiopia from another country.

Information About Temporary New Opening Hours

The Embassy has adjusted its opening hours to prevent transmission of the COVID-19 virus.

New Travel Advice for Norway

The Government has enacted a variety of new measures to prevent transmission of the corona virus.

Gender Equality in Ethiopia 25 Years After the Beijing Declaration

What is the status of gender equality in Ethiopia 25 years after the Beijing Platform for Action, the most progressive blueprint for advancing women’s rights? UN Women and the AAU Center for Human Rights arranged a panel discussion 6 March, in connec

The Norwegian Prime Minister's Visit to Addis Ababa

H.E. Prime Minister Erna Solberg met with Ethiopia’s President and Prime Minister and several African Heads of State and Government when she visited Addis Ababa the 8 – 9 February.

Norwegian Prime Minister to Visit Ethiopia 8-9 February

We are pleased to announce that H.E. Prime Minister Erna Solberg will be arriving in Addis Ababa, where she will have meetings with H.E.Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and H.E. President Sahle-Work Zewde.

New Visa Rules from February 2020

Starting 2nd February 2020, the Regulation (EU) 2019/1155 amending the current Community Visa Code will enter into force.

Civil Society Seminar in Addis Ababa

New call for proposals for CSOs working with climate and forest.

Transit at Oslo airport (OSL) – do you need a transit visa?

Please be aware that some nationals are required to be in possession of an Airport Transit Visa (ATV) when passing through the international transit area of Oslo airport.

European Film Festival: Kick It

As part of the European Film Festival 2019, the Norwegian Embassy has the pleasure to invite all interested to the film screening of the Norwegian movie Kick It! (Kule kidz gråter ikke), a sport-drama and family film.