News and Events

23. Nov 2021

COVID-19: New entry measures to apply when traveling to Norway

As of November 26, 2021, entry restrictions due to Covid-19 are lifted, and foreigners who have the right to enter Norway under the Immigration Act may travel to Norway. You must apply for a visa if this …

16. Nov 2021

Job vacancy at the Norwegian Embassy in Washington, D.C.: Assistant House Manager and Event Crew Member

The Norwegian Embassy in Washington is currently looking to hire a skilled and enthusiastic assistant house manager and event crew member.

14. Oct 2021

New Government Presented at Palace

On October 14, there was a change of government in Norway. The new government is a coalition between the Labor Party and the Center Party.

08. Oct 2021

First Major Event Held in New Embassy Building

On October 7, the Embassy hosted "The OCEAN as the Solution to Climate Change," a two-hour reception that featured remarks from a number of speakers.

30. Aug 2021

Embassy Returns to 34th Street

On August 30, 2021, the newly renovated Royal Norwegian Chancery in Washington, DC, opened its doors.

Wigderson and Lovász Win 2021 Abel Prize

The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters has decided to award the Abel Prize for 2021 to Avi Wigderson of the Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton and László Lovász of Eötvös Loránd University …

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Values and priorities

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.

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.

Energy and marine resources

Climate change and the environment

Norwegian society

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