Stricter rules upon arrival in Norway

The government is announcing new measures to limit the spread of Covid-19. The government will also increase its checks while enforcing stricter rules in relation to the use of quarantine hotels. The government …

16. Feb 2021

Det globale reiserådet forlenges fra 1. mars til 15. april.

Smittesituasjonen globalt, nye tiltak knyttet til utbruddet av det muterte viruset, kapasitet i de ulike lands helsevesen og andre lands reiserestriksjoner er faktorer som ligger til grunn for den nye …

03. Feb 2021

Lockdown in The Netherlands extended

The number of new positive cases per day is declining and the pressure on hospitals is gradually easing. But new variants of the virus are gaining ground quickly in the Netherlands. This is cause for concern …

28. Jan 2021

Strict entry rules to Norway from Friday 29 January

From tonight 00.00, Friday 29 January, the rules for who can travel to Norway will be very restrictive. The main rule is that only Norwegian citizens (regardless of where they live) and foreigners residing …

25. Jan 2021

Stricter rules for testing and quarantine upon arrival to Norway 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. Furthermore, all …

21. Jan 2021

Extra travel restriction to the Netherlands

The Dutch Government will introduce new travel restrictions starting from 23 January 2021 in response to concerns about the new variants of coronavirus.

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Values and priorities

Arts and culture

Norway has a vibrant arts and culture sector. Today, as in the past, many Norwegian artists and other cultural professionals find inspiration beyond Norway’s national borders.

The High North

Large parts of Norway lie north of the Arctic Circle. Sound management of the abundant Arctic resources is high on Norway’s agenda. This requires global cooperation based on scientific knowledge and international law.

Energy and marine resources

Peace, stability and security

Climate change and the environment

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