News and events

Restrictions on entry into Norway (COVID-19):

The Norwegian Government has implemented extensive restrictions on entry into Norway due to the spread of COVID-19.

Stricter border controls introduced in Norway

The Government will close the border to foreign nationals who lack a residence permit in Norway.

UD fraråder reiser som ikke er strengt nødvendige til alle land

Utenriksdepartementet fraråder reiser som ikke er strengt nødvendige til alle land. Årsaken er økningen i utbredelse av koronaviruset internasjonalt og den uforutsigbare og vanskelige situasjonen for mange reisende.

Praktikantopphold ved ambassaden i Abu Dhabi høsten 2020

Den norske ambassaden i Abu Dhabi tilbyr et praktikantopphold (internship) for en student høsten 2020 med oppstart i august. Søknadsfrist tirsdag 31. mars 2020.

New EU visa rules – Questions and Answers

New EU rules on short-stay visas will apply worldwide from 2 February 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.

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.

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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.

Safe Schools Declaration endorsed by 100 countries

Schools, pupils and teachers are being attacked in many conflict situations around the world today. One hundred countries have now endorsed the Safe Schools Declaration on protecting children and education in situations of armed conflict.

Norway Launches International Development Strategy on Combating Non-Communicable Diseases

‘We cannot eradicate poverty by 2030 without better health. Norway’s new strategy to combat non-communicable diseases in developing countries makes a key contribution to those goals,’ says Minister of International Development Dag-Inge Ulstein.

UN consensus on strengthening protection of human rights defenders

A Norwegian-led resolution on human rights defenders has been adopted by consensus in the UN Human Rights Committee.