News and events

Covid 19- travel to the Republic of Korea

To prevent the further spread of coronavirus in Korea, the South Korean government has decided to temporarily suspend Waiver of Visa for 90 countries, including Norway.

Covid 19 - travel to Norway

Due to the corona situation, strict rules apply for entry into Norway for citizens from all countries. The main rule is that only foreigners residing in Norway and all Norwegian citizens (regardless of where they live) can enter Norway.

31. Mar 2021

The Embassy will be closed during the Easter Holidays 2021

The Embassy will be closed during the Easter Holidays 2021 from 31 March at 1300 hrs. We will resume ordinary working hours on Tuesday 6 April.

19. Feb 2021

The Seoul Metropolitan Government is carrying out campaign to encourage people to get tested COVID-19 in advance

The Seoul Metropolitan Government is carrying out ‘’One Test Per Household” campaign to encourage citizens and foreign residents to go to a nearby screening center and get tested for COVID-19 in advance.

10. Feb 2021

The global travel advice will be extended until 15 April 2021.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ global travel advice against non-essential travel to all countries will be extended to apply until 15 April.

28. Jan 2021

Norway introduces its strictest entry rules from 29 January 2021

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. In general …

26. Jan 2021

Norway implements stricter rules for testing and quarantine upon arrival from 25 January 2021 to stop coronavirus mutation

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

11. Jan 2021

New requirements of negative COVID-19 PCR test result for entry to the Republic of Korea

The Government of the Republic of Korea requires a negative COVID-19 PCR test result for all foreign nationals entering Korea to prevent further inflow of COVID-19 and its variants.

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Values and priorities

Energy and marine resources

The growing world population will need more and more food and energy. Sustainable use of marine resources will help to meet this demand.

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.

Climate change and the environment

Arts and culture

Peace, stability and security

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