News and events

06. Feb 2020

New EU visa rules – Questions and Answers

New EU rules on short-stay visas will apply worldwide from 2 February 2020. They make it easier for legitimate travellers to apply for a visa to come to Europe, facilitating tourism, trade and business …

04. Feb 2020

Case Processing Times in Abu Dhabi per February 2020

02. Feb 2020

New visa rules from February 2020

Starting 2nd February 2020, the Regulation (EU) 2019/1155 amending the current Community Visa Code will enter into force. The visa reform aims to facilitate travel for legitimate travellers whilst maintaining …

11. Dec 2019

Transit at Oslo airport (OSL) – do you need a transit visa?

Please be aware that some nationals are required to be in possession of an Airport Transit Visa (ATV) when passing through the international transit area of Oslo airport. Starting 15th of December 2019 …

10. Dec 2019

Holiday opening hours

08. Dec 2019

Norway to strengthen cooperation with the UN on marine plastic litter from shipping and fisheries

‘In the fight against marine litter, it is vital to strengthen the capacity to prevent pollution from shipping and fisheries in developing countries. Norway is therefore allocating NOK 40 million to a …

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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.

Climate change and the environment

Climate change and environmental damage are two of the most dramatic challenges facing the world today. Many countries are already feeling the effects of climate change. In our part of the world, the changes in the Arctic region are particularly dramatic and worrying.

Peace, stability and security

The security challenges facing the world are becoming increasingly complex. Norway will meet these challenges through its strong commitment to NATO, its broad engagement in peace and reconciliation efforts and through international cooperation.

Development policy and humanitarian efforts

Worldwide, 800 million people are living in extreme poverty, and 70 million people have been forced to flee their homes. We have a global responsibility to help people in need and contribute to long-term development and a more just world.

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