News and Events

12. May 2020

The Coronavirus Situation

Information and advice about the coronavirus situation from Norwegian authorities.

Coronavirus and travel

The U.S. government has announced a suspension of entry for travelers from several European countries, including Norway. The measure came into effect on March 13.

16. Mar 2020

Covid-19 Restrictions on entry and visa applications

As a measure to limit the spread of COVID-19, extensive restrictions on entry to Norway has been introduced for foreign nationals.

22. Jun 2020

Embassy Job Opening: Social Secretary and Protocol Officer

The Norwegian Embassy in Washington is currently looking to hire a skilled social secretary and protocol officer. Application deadline: July 13, 2020.

18. Jun 2020

Norway Elected to UN Security Council

(New York, June 17, 2020) Norway was elected today as a member of the UN Security Council for the period 2021–22. "We would like to thank the UN member states for the confidence they have shown in us …

20. May 2020

Ledig stilling ved generalkonsulatet i San Francisco

Generalkonsulatet i San Francisco søker lokalt ansatt konsulær saksbehandler.

09. Apr 2020

Leveattestkontroll 2020/Life certificates 2020

Leveattestkontroll 2020 avlyses / Life certificate control 2020 cancelled

31. Mar 2020

Consider returning to Norway

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs encourages all Norwegian citizens who are temporary in the United States to consider returning home as soon as possible. The situation is changing rapidly. There are fewer …

16. Mar 2020

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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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