News and events

25. Jun 2019

Are you planning to travel to Norway and need a visa or residence permit?

As of the 6th of August 2019, applications for a visitor’s visa or residence permit to Norway submitted in Vietnam will be sent to the Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand, which will become a regional hub for immigration cases from South-east Asia

31. May 2019

Vietnam - Norway Joint Statement

Full text of the Vietnam - Norway joint statement.

18. Sep 2019

Vacancy: Seeking Vietnamese speaking visa officer for the Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand

The Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok has become a regional hub for immigration cases from South-east Asia, and processes visa applications from Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Philippines, Indonesia, East-Timor …

16. Sep 2019

Norwegian Honorary Consulate Closed Notice

The Norwegian Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City will be closed September 17th 2019

05. Sep 2019

Praktikantplass våren 2020

Den norske ambassaden i Hanoi tilbyr et studentpraktikantopphold med varighet på inntil seks måneder for en norsk student. Søknadsfrist er søndag 29. september, med ønsket oppstart 3. februar 2020.

06. May 2019

The Mine Ban Convention - 20 years of protection

Full text of the Ambassador's Speech on behalf of Norway as Presidency of the Mine Ban Convention at the dinner reception of the Regional Seminar on Landmines, Cluster Munitions and Explosive Remnants …

10. Apr 2019

Amendments to the Children Act and the Citizenship Act on parentage and citizenship for children born outside Norway came into force

On 1 April, amendments to the Children Act and the Citizenship Act on parentage and citizenship for children born outside Norway came into force.

10. Apr 2019

Norway increases contribution to Green Climate Fund

Minister of International Development Dag-Inge Ulstein is giving priority to the Green Climate Fund as a channel for funding Norway’s climate-related efforts in developing countries in the coming years …

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Values and priorities

Arts and culture

Norway has a vibrant arts and culture sector. Today, as in the past, many Norwegian artists and other cultural professionals find inspiration beyond Norway’s national borders.

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

Peace, stability and security

Climate change and the environment

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