News and events

Old banknotes taken out of circulation

The old series of Norway’s 100-krone and 200-krone notes are no longer legal tender after 30 May 2018. However, old banknotes can be exchanged. Here is how to proceed.

New regulations concerning residence permits for internships in Norway as of September 1st 2018.

Den norske ambassaden i Ankara søker to nye praktikanter for våren 2019

Er du interessert i å lære mer om utenrikstjenesten og være med når norsk utenrikspolitikk omsettes til praksis? Ambassaden i Ankara søker to studentpraktikanter for vårsemesteret 2019, med søknadsfrist 30. september.

Foreign Minister Eriksen Søreide launches new humanitarian strategy

"Humanitarian action is an important part of the Government's international engagement, and Norway has increased its humanitarian budget by more than 50 % since 2013.

Transit at Oslo airport Gardermoen – do you need a transit visa?

Please be aware that some nationals are required to be in possession of an airport transit visa when passing through the international transit area of Oslo airport.

Beach Cleaning Day outside of Istanbul on World Environment Day

On the UN World Environment Day the Embassy and TURMEPA organised a beach cleaning day, with the attendance of the State Secretary Marianne Hagen and Mr.

Istanbul New Airport: Norwegian architects involved in designing the biggest airport in the world

Ambassador Vegard Ellefsen, along with his Nordic colleagues, visited the new airport in Istanbul on the 5th of March. Hosted by Mr. Yusuf Akçayoğlu, CEO of İGA Airports Construction, the ambassadors also got a presentation from Ms.

International community joins Norway in supporting human rights defenders

UN Member States unanimously endorsed the free and independent role of human rights defenders at the UN today. The draft resolution was put forward by Norway, which chaired the negotiations.

Meeting with Turkish business

Mr. Rahmi Koç, honorary chairman of Koç Holding, the largest investment holding company in Turkey, hosted ambassador Vegard Ellefsen and his team from the Embassy for lunch in Istanbul on October 16.

New Minister of EEA and EU Affairs

In a session of the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Norwegian Government.

New Minister of Foreign Affairs

In a session of the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Norwegian Government.

Information on Norgesskolen

Norgesskolen is open to children/youth from 9 to 18 years of age from all around the world. Students receive instruction in the Norwegian language, social studies and history.