News and events

Covid 19- travel to the Republic of Korea

From 1 September 2021, Norwegian citizens can apply for a K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) to travel to the Republic of Korea.

Covid 19 - travel to Norway

Due to the corona situation, strict rules apply for entry into Norway for citizens from all countries, including Norwegian citizens. At present, the opportunity for foreigners to enter Norway is limited.

22. Jul 2021

22 July - We mark that 10 years have passed since the terrorist attacks in Norway

This year we mark that 10 years have passed since the terrorist attacks on the government offices and Utøya.

18. Jun 2021

Stortings – og sametingsvalget 2021

Denne høsten er det stortings – og sametingsvalg i Norge. Hvis du oppholder deg i utlandet må du stemme fra 1. juli og senest fredag 3. september.

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 1 October 2021.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ global travel advice against non-essential travel to all countries will be extended to apply until 1 October 2021.

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 …

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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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