Adjustment travel advise

As of June 10 the Dutch Ministry of Health no longer considers the whole of Norway a high risk area. This means people will no longer have to test before returning to the Netherlands, nor quarantine upon …

01. Jun 2021

Mandatory quarantine for travellers to the Netherlands from very high-risk areas (requirement to stay at home or in your accommodation)

From 1 June 2021 you must quarantine if you travel/return to the Netherlands after staying in certain countries. This requirement also applies even if you have been vaccinated.

21. May 2021

Changes to the Norwegian quarantine hotel programme and easing of entry restrictions

The distinction between necessary and unnecessary travel is removed for entry into Norway so that travellers from the UK and countries in the EEA/Schengen area with a low rate of infection do not have …

19. May 2021

Reopening for residence/work permit applications at the Embassy as of 25 May.

As of Tuesday 25th of May, The Norwegian Embassy in The Hague will accept applications for residence and/or work permits. In order to respect the present Covid-19 guidelines, you will need to book your …

18. May 2021

Safe countries with a low COVID-19 risk

A safe country is a country where the risk of contracting COVID-19 is low. If you live in a safe country, you may travel to the Netherlands. The EU travel ban does not apply to you. It does not matter …

08. May 2021

More travellers need to stay at a quarantine hotel

The government has decided that travelers who have stayed in countries outside the EEA / Schengen will go to quarantine hotels on arrival in Norway. This applies regardless of whether the trip has been …

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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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