News and events 08. Mar 2017 Minister of Fisheries Per Sandberg in Iran The Norwegian Minister of Fisheries, Per Sandberg visited Iran from 27th of September until the 01st of October, leading a delegation of over 100 people and 62 different Norwegian businesses within the fields of seafood, aquaculture and the maritime 26. Mar 2017 First ever white paper on the place of the oceans in Norwegian foreign and development policy ‘The Government is stepping up its efforts to promote Norway’s ocean interests. We intend to make sustainable use of the oceans a global priority,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende. 05. Apr 2017 Norway to provide NOK 2.3 billion to alleviate Syria crisis in 2017 Press Release 05.04.2017 23. Apr 2017 The future course of Norwegian security policy The Government will continue the main lines of Norwegian security policy, strengthen cooperation with Europe, and intensify Norway’s efforts in Europe’s southern neighbourhood. 26. Apr 2017 Norway increases humanitarian support to Yemen ‘The humanitarian situation in Yemen is very dramatic. Immense suffering is being inflicted on the civilian population. 10. May 2017 Annual bilateral consultations held in Tehran A Norwegian delegation headed by Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Wegger Christian Strømmen, visited Tehran this week for the annual bilateral consultations between Norway and Iran. 29. Jul 2018 Are you planning to travel to Norway? From 1 August 2018 applications will be handled in Abu Dhabi As of 1 August 2018, applications for visas and residence permits will be processed by the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Abu Dhabi. However, applications will still be received through VFS Global in Teheran after this date. 19. Jun 2018 اطلاعات در مورد ویزا و امور کنسولی اگر قصد درخواست ویزای نروژ دارید و یا احتیاج به کمک در امور کنسولی دارید لطفا در این قسمت ادامه دهید 09. Jul 2019 Schengen Visa to Norway June/July 2019 We advise all travelers to apply for Schengen visum to Norway at least 30 days before your planned travel. Kindly note that from Sunday 7 July 2019 you must have a pre-booked appointment with VFS in order to submit your visa applications. 08. Aug 2018 New procedures for appeals As of August 2018, there are new procedures on how to appeal rejected applications.