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04.05.2022 COVID-19 travel restrictions were lifted in Norway. Providing proof of vaccination, recovery from COVID-19 or negative test results is not required. Learn more: _________________________________________________________________________________________ 09.03.2022 What are the rules to enter this country from an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?There are no requirements for testing, quarantine, or registration upon arrival in Norway. Entering this country with the EU Digital COVID certificateTravellers to Norway are no longer required to provide proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative PCR test result. Entering this country without the EU Digital COVID certificate or with a certificate not compliant with national requirementsWhat are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?There are no requirements for testing, quarantine, or registration upon arrival in Norway. Learn more: ______________________ You can find the latest information on air travel regulations for this country on the IATA website. You can also find information about your passenger rights on our portal for citizens. Documents you need to travel in Europe What are the rules if I go abroad from this country, and when I return from abroad?There are no requirements for testing, quarantine, or registration upon arrival in Norway. May I transit this country?YES General measuresIn Norway, the EU Digital COVID Certificate (EUDCC) is not required to access public spaces anymore. Restrictions to access events, bars, clubs and other public places and services have been lifted. General advice for the population
Learn more: Use of facemasksThe use of facemasks is no longer mandatory anywhere. Physical DistancingPhysical distancing is no longer mandatory anywhere. Indoor and outdoor meetings, public or private gatherings and eventsThere are no longer restrictions on the number of people at gatherings and events. However, there is still a requirement to have infection control measures in accordance with the Regulations relating to measures in the environment to promote health, which state that enterprise's operations must be planned and carried out in a manner that prevents communicable diseases. Normal operations in accordance with the general infection control rules for the population are recommended. Places of worship
OPEN QuarantineIsolation
Quarantine
Non-essential (other than medicine and food) shops
OPEN Tourist accommodations
OPEN Catering establishments
OPEN There are no restrictions on the type of activities that may go ahead or any distance requirements. Normal operations in accordance with the general infection control rules for the population are recommended. However, there is still a requirement to operate in accordance with infection control rules for all businesses pursuant to the Regulations relating to measures in the environment to promote health. The operations must be planned and carried out in a manner that prevents communicable diseases. Cinemas, museums and indoor attractions
OPEN Personal care services
OPEN Outdoors areas and beaches
Information on Tourism at National levelUseful Info for tourists Coronavirus in Norway ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 24.01.2022 EU Digital COVID CertificatesInformation on ‘EU Digital COVID Certificates’ issued in Norway Important: In Norway, the ‘EU Digital COVID Certificate’ (EUDCC) is not required to access public spaces, such as bars and restaurants, museums, swimming pools, large events, and some means of public transport. Norway’s municipalities can implement specific territorial regulations. Please, consult the measures section for further details. Travellers are strongly advised to always carry relevant certificates. The 'EU Digital COVID Certificate' (EUDCC) is digital proof, valid in all EU countries, that a person has either been vaccinated against COVID-19, has recovered from COVID-19, or has received a negative test result. National authorities are responsible for issuing the certificate. All EU citizens and their family members, as well as non-EU nationals who are legally staying or residing in an EU country and have the right to travel within the EU, can get the EUDCC. A list of non-EU countries and territories whose certificates are accepted under the same conditions as the EUDCC is also available. Note: although the 'EU Digital COVID Certificate' is valid across the EU, countries remain responsible for their own entry rules and health measures during the pandemic. This means that entry requirements depend on your destination. As of 1 February 2022, vaccination certificates will be valid for travel purposes within the EU for a period of 9 months (270 days). Learn more: Coordinated approach on travel measures - Factsheet What are the rules to enter this country from an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?Document checklist:
Important! All travellers, vaccinated and unvaccinated, are required to take a test upon arrival to Norway. The test must be taken when crossing the border. You will need to take the rapid antigen test and then wait for the test result before proceeding. Please note that if there is no test center at the point of entry or the test center is closed, you must take a rapid antigen test at a public test center or a self-test within 24 hours of entry. Entry rules Entry requirements depend on the colour attributed to the country of departure, according to Norway’s own national classification of risk areas: green, orange, red and dark red. Children younger than 16 are exempt from quarantine and testing requirements. Entering this country with the EU Digital COVID certificateTo be valid, the EU Digital COVID Certificate must contain one of the following:
In addition, a negative result to a pre-departure molecular test (valid 24 hours) or rapid antigen test (valid 24 hours) is also required. Travellers who are fully vaccinated or have had COVID-19 during the last six months, as documented via a valid COVID-19 certificate, do not need to provide a pre-departure negative test result. Entering this country without the EU Digital COVID certificate or with a certificate not compliant with national requirementsDocuments equivalent to the ‘EU Digital COVID Certificate’ (EUDCC) Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, English, French or German are also accepted, if they meet the same requirements listed above for the EUDCC. Please note that the COVID-19 certificate must have a QR-code that can be verified by the Norwegian authorities. Learn more: What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?Entry rules Entry requirements depend on the colour attributed to the country of departure, according to Norway’s own national classification of risk areas: green, orange, red and dark red. Children younger than 16 are exempt from quarantine and testing requirements. Mandatory travel documents
Important! All travellers, vaccinated and unvaccinated, are required to take a test upon arrival to Norway. The test must be taken when crossing the border. You will need to take the rapid antigen test and then wait for the test result before proceeding. Please note that if there is no test center at the point of entry or the test center is closed, you must take a rapid antigen test at a public test center or a self-test within 24 hours of entry. Learn more: What are the rules if I go abroad from this country, and when I return from abroad?When you return to Norway, you must keep the following in mind:
Some exceptions are available on www.helsenorge.no May I transit this country?YES Transit is possible for all citizens. For updated information on countries and measures you can visit the page on the infection control advice for travel and entry quarantine General measuresInformation on the situation in the country is available on the official website on COVID-19 information. Note: Norway’s municipalities can adopt further restrictive measures valid at the local level. Please, consult the local corona information to find out about each municipality. Use of facemasksThe use of facemasks is mandatory in all indoor and outdoor public spaces, including public transport. This also applies in other situations where it is not possible to keep sufficient distance to others. Physical DistancingIt is recommended to keep a distance of one-metre from others than household members and equivalently close contacts. The recommendation applies both indoors and outdoors. It is also recommended to avoid hugging and shaking hands. Indoor and outdoor meetings, public or private gatherings and eventsGathering at a private venue You should not have more than 10 guests at a time. The number limit applies even if the guests are vaccinated and regardless of the guests' age (small children are also included) or if the guests are relatives. The recommendation to keep a distance of 1 meter from others than household members applies during the visit. Private gatherings at a public venue At a private event (rented or borrowed venue) no more than:
This also includes persons who are vaccinated or have had COVID-19. Events and gatherings at a public venue Indoors
Outdoors
The number limit applies even if the participants are vaccinated and regardless of their age (small children are also included in the number). Safety measures for public transportationIn all forms of public transport (as well as in taxis), facemasks are mandatory. Also, social distance should be maintained as much as possible. Places of worship
OPEN WITH LIMITATIONS Religious activities and services can be carried out inside and outside places of worship, provided they adhere to strict health protocols. Memorial services after funerals and burials can have a maximum of 50 people indoors and outdoors. It is compulsory to:
QuarantineAnyone who test positive for the coronavirus must enter a 6-days isolation period. This is regulated by law and violations can be prosecuted. When in isolation the following applies:
It is important that the child's need for care is met, even if the child or parent is ill with COVID-19. Learn more: Quarantine and isolation due to coronavirus Non-essential (other than medicine and food) shops
Tourist accommodations
Catering establishments
OPEN WITH LIMITATIONS Restaurants must:
Cinemas, museums and indoor attractions
OPEN WITH LIMITATIONS Personal care services
Outdoors areas and beaches
Useful Info for touristsCoronavirus in Norway ________________________________________________________________________________ 09.12.2021 What are the rules to enter this country from an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?The entry restrictions introduced due to the corona situation have been lifted. All foreigners who have the right to entry according to the rules of the Immigration Act can travel to Norway now. You can travel to Norway if you:
For further information, see the webpages of the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI). Entering this country with the EU Digital COVID certificateNorway is accepting "EU Digital COVID certificates" (EUDCC) from 24 June 2021. Anyone over the age of 16 entering Norway must complete the travel registration form. The digital registration form can be completed no earlier than 72 hours before entry. People arriving in Norway must be tested for SARS-CoV-2 at the border crossing point in Norway, regardless of their vaccination status. The test must be a rapid antigen test and the traveller must wait for a result at the test centre. If there is no test centre at the border crossing point, the test centre is closed, or the authorities have directed the person further, the test must be taken at a test centre or by self-test within 24 hours of arrival. If the test result is positive, it must be confirmed with a PCR test as soon as possible, and no later than 24 hours after the arrival. Travellers over 12 years who arrive in Norway must use face masks when it is impossible to avoid close contact with other people until they receive a negative test result. For more information about test requirements and any exceptions, see helsenorge.no If you are fully vaccinated or have had COVID-19 during the past six months (counting from the test date, provided you are no longer in isolation) and can document this via a valid COVID-19 certificate:
The criteria for valid certificates are:
If you only have received the first dose of the vaccine you should follow the same rules that apply to those who are non-vaccinated / non-protected. Entering this country without the EU Digital COVID certificate or with a certificate not compliant with national requirementsTravellers without EUDCC containing certificates of full vaccination or recovery from areas classified as "green and orange” in the EU/EEA, Switzerland or the UK are allowed to travel to Norway and are required to:
Travellers without EUDCC containing certificates of full vaccination or recovery from areas classified as "red", "dark red" in the EU/EEA, Switzerland or the UK are allowed to travel to Norway and are required to:
Travelers from countries/regions in the EEA/Schengen/United Kingdom with a sufficiently low infection rate (green and orange countries/regions) do not need to go into entry quarantine unless they have stayed in, or transited through, a country/region with quarantine duty during the past 10 days. If travelers are arriving from a green/ orange country/region having traveled via an area with quarantine duty without using public transport, without staying overnight there and without having had close contact with anyone other than travel companions, they don’t need to go into quarantine after arriving in Norway. More information on the requirement for entering the country Registration form: Anyone over the age of 16 entering Norway must complete the travel registration form. After completing the digital registration, you will receive a receipt which you must then present to the police at the border control. You cannot register your journey any earlier than 72 hours prior to the time of arrival. Test upon arrival: You are required to take a Covid-19 test upon arrival in Norway. The test must be a rapid antigen test and you have to wait for the test result before proceeding. If there is no test centre at the point of entry or the test centre is closed, you are required to take a rapid antigen-based test at a public test center or a self-test within 24 hours from the entry. In the case of a positive rapid antigen test, the person must take a PCR test within 24 hours from arrival. The 10-day quarantine must be completed at home or in another suitable place of residence. If you do not have suitable accommodation, you will be offered accommodation at a quarantine hotel. The quarantine period may be ended/shortened by taking a PCR test no earlier than three days after arrival. Furthermore, travelers are required to wear a face mask when using public transport. For further information, see helsenorge.no. Children and young people under the age of 18 are no longer required to go into entry quarantine but are encouraged to take a test 3 days after arrival. Find out more: Countries categorization Documents you need to travel in Europe What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?The restrictions on who can enter Norway was lifted as of November 26th. The following rules must be observed
Registration form: The registration form cannot be completed any earlier than 72 hours prior to the time of arrival. You will receive a receipt which you must present to the police at the border control. Test upon arrival: You are required to take a Covid-19 test at the border upon arrival in Norway. The test must be a rapid antigen test and everyone have to wait for the test result before proceeding. If there is no test centre at the point of entry or the test centre is closed, you are required to take a rapid antigen-based test at a public test center or a self-test within 24 hours of entry What are the rules to enter this country from an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?Entering this country with the EU Digital COVID certificateInformation not yet available. Entering this country without the EU Digital COVID certificate or with a certificate not compliant with national requirementsAt present, most people cannot travel to Norway without belonging to one of the exceptions. This applies to citizens of all countries, including citizens from the EU/EEA and Nordic citizens. This includes:
The testing, travel registration, quarantine, and quarantine hotel requirements will remain in force for travellers who are exempt from the entry restrictions. All other travellers (including those who are resident in Norway) allowed to enter Norway from countries or regions that are defined as high-risk areas must complete a 10-day quarantine in a designated hotel. If you need to use public transport, wearing a face mask throughout the journey is strongly required. Entry quarantine upon arrival in Norway from red countries/regions The quarantine period may be shortened by taking a second PCR test no less than 7 days after arrival. Travellers who can document on Helsenorge.no that they are protected against COVID-19 (fully vaccinated, 3-15 weeks after first vaccine dose or who had COVID-19 in the last 6 months) are exempt from the quarantine hotels requirements and they can shorten the quarantine period by taking a PCR test after 3 days. Also children travelling together with their parents who are protected against COVID-19 will not be required to stay at a quarantine hotel. Additionally, foreign travellers from high-risk areas are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test taken within 24 hours prior to arrival. Approved test methods are PCR and rapid antigen test. The certificate must be in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, English, French or German. Foreign nationals who cannot document a negative Covid-19 test upon arrival can be refused entry to Norway. This requirement does not apply to people in transit or people who frequently cross the border from Sweden and Finland for work purposes. Test upon arrival: Anyone who has stayed in an area with a quarantine duty during the last 10 days before arrival has also a duty to be tested at the border crossing point upon arrival in Norway. The test must be a rapid antigen test and everyone have to wait for the test result before proceeding. In the case of a positive rapid antigen test, the person must take a PCR test within 24 hours of arrival. Additional Travel Documentation Everyone travelling to Norway must complete the registration form prior to crossing the border. This also applies to Norwegian citizens. After completing the digital registration, you will receive a receipt which you must then present to the police at the border control. You cannot register your journey any earlier than 72 hours prior to the time of arrival. Find out more: Documents you need to travel in Europe What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?At present, most people cannot travel to Norway without belonging to one of the exceptions. This applies to citizens of all countries, including the following categories:
Complete list of exceptions (UDI.no) If you are allowed to enter Norway, you must keep the following in mind:
From 9 May 2021, travellers who have stayed in countries outside the EU / Schengen area, including those who are resident in Norway, must go to a quarantine hotel upon arrival in Norway. Travellers can be released from quarantine if they test negative for COVID-19 with PCR (not rapid antigen test) no earlier than 7 days after arrival. Travellers who can document on Helsenorge.no that they are protected against COVID-19 (fully vaccinated, 3-15 weeks after first vaccine dose or who had COVID-19 in the last 6 months) are exempt from the quarantine hotels requirements and they can shorten the quarantine period by taking a PCR test after 3 days. Also children travelling alone or together with their parents who are protected against COVID-19 will not be required to stay at a quarantine hotel. Travellers coming from high-risk areas must provide a certificate of a negative COVID-19 test taken less than 24 hours before entry. The certificate must be in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, English, French or German. Foreign nationals who cannot document a negative Covid-19 test upon arrival can be refused entry to Norway. This requirement does not apply to people in transit or people who frequently cross the border from Sweden and Finland for work purposes. Test upon arrival: Anyone who has stayed in an area with a quarantine duty during the last 10 days before arrival has also a duty to be tested at the border crossing point upon arrival in Norway. The test must be a rapid antigen test and everyone have to wait for the test result before proceeding. If travellers from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country is testing positive on a rapid antigen test, the person must take a PCR test immediately. Additional Travel Documentation Everyone travelling to Norway must complete the registration form prior to crossing the border. This also applies to Norwegian citizens. After completing the digital registration, you will receive a receipt which you must then present to the police at the border control. You cannot register your journey any earlier than 72 hours prior to the time of arrival. Find out more: May I transit this country?Yes Transit is possible for all citizens. For updated information on countries and measures you can visit the page on the infection control advice for travel and entry quarantine General measuresOverview of rules and recommendations Use of facemasksWearing a face mask is recommended or mandatory in some situations. Refer to the website of your local municipality or the municipality you are visiting for information on potential local requirements on the use of face masks. In areas characterized by higher epidemiological risk, further restrictions may apply and the use of face masks is mandatory on public transport to/from and within the region as well as inside public places such as shops and malls where it is not possible to keep a distance of one metre from other people. The use of face masks is mandatory also in establishments serving food or alcohol such as restaurants, cafes, bars, pubs, nightclubs etc. This applies to both employees and guests, in all situations except when seated at a table. When travelling by plane, airline companies require all passengers to wear masks. It is also mandatory to wear a mask on public transport from the place of arrival to the place where you will stay in quarantine, and in case you leave Norway prior to completing your quarantine period and travel by public transport to your place of departure. Find out more: Further instructions on face masks Physical DistancingThe number of people met in person must be limited. In addition to those who are part of your own household, a maximum of 10 guests is allowed. Physical distance of at least 1 metre is required (more if and where possible). Find out more: Indoor and outdoor meetings, public or private gatherings and eventsGathering at a private venue: maximum 10 guests in addition to those who are part of your own household. Some exceptions apply for members of the same household or if guests belong to the same cohort at school (primary school level) or kindergarten. Events and gatherings at a public venue: Indoors:
Outdoors:
There are also requirements related to distance (a minimum of one metre between the participants), on appointing a responsible organiser and on registering all guests. Find out more: Safety measures for public transportationIt is strongly recommended to limit the use of public transport. In order to limit the spread of the virus, the capacity on all vehicles used for public transportation is limited, with a reduction in the number of passengers on board. All passengers should respect a physical distance of at least 1 metre and only one in two seats may be used, or only contiguous seatings occupied by people who belong to the same bubble. Contactless payment methods for purchasing tickets are recommended. If crowded, consider postponing your trip and do not travel if you are ill. It is also recommended to follow hygiene and precautionary protocols as well as avoid unnecessary touching of surfaces. As far as taxis are concerned, passengers should sit in the back and the use of face masks is recommended if there is more than one passenger in the back seat and the passengers are not part of the same household. To know more: Recommendations for public transport Information on Tourism at National levelUseful Info for tourists Coronavirus in Norway EU Digital COVID CertificatesThis country is in the technical testing phase to connect to the EU Digital COVID certificate GatewayThe "EU Digital COVID Certificate" (available from 1 July 2021) provides proof that a person has either:
When travelling, holders of the "EU Digital COVID Certificate" will have the same rights as citizens of the visited Member State who have been vaccinated, tested or recovered. The certificate provides a standardised recognition of the holder's status related to vaccination, recovery from COVID or test result. Each country continues to be responsible for the definition of its own entry requirements and rules, which are not standardised at the EU level. This means that what you will be eligible for, upon presentation of this certificate, depends on the measures and entry rules in place at your country of destination. How does it work:
Find out more: Press Release
07.05.2021 From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?No At present, most people cannot travel to Norway without belonging to one of the exceptions. This applies to citizens of all countries, including citizens from the EU/EEA and Nordic citizens. This includes:
The testing, travel registration, quarantine, and quarantine hotel requirements will remain in force for travellers who are exempt from the entry restrictions. Vaccination does not currently affect quarantine requirements or test recommendations. Is a quarantine required? All travellers (including those who are resident in Norway) allowed to enter Norway from countries or regions that are defined as high-risk areas must complete a 10-day quarantine in a designated hotel. When you arrive in Norway from a high-risk country, you should travel directly to an appropriate place to stay during the quarantine period, preferably by private transport. If you need to use public transport, wearing a face mask throughout the journey is strongly required. The quarantine period may be shortened by taking a second PCR test no less than 7 days after arrival. If the result of this test is negative, the period of quarantine can end. Entry quarantine upon arrival in Norway from red countries/regions Is a coronavirus test required? All travellers from high-risk areas are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test. Approved test methods are PCR or rapid antigen test. The certificate must be in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, English, French or German. Foreign nationals who cannot document a negative Covid-19 test upon arrival can be refused entry to Norway. This requirement does not apply to Norwegians, people living in Norway, people in transit or people who frequently cross the border from Sweden and Finland for work purposes. The requirement does not apply to people who can document with an approved laboratory method that they have undergone COVID-19 during the last six months. Test upon arrival: Anyone who has stayed in an area with a quarantine duty during the last 10 days before arrival has a duty to be tested at the border crossing point upon arrival in Norway. The test must be either PCR or rapid antigen test. In the case of a positive rapid antigen test, the person must take a PCR test within 24 hours of arrival. Additional Travel Documentation Everyone travelling to Norway must complete the registration form prior to crossing the border. This also applies to Norwegian citizens. After completing the digital registration, you will receive a receipt which you must then present to the police at the border control. You cannot register your journey any earlier than 72 hours prior to the time of arrival. Find out more: What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?At present, most people cannot travel to Norway without belonging to one of the exceptions. This applies to citizens of all countries, including citizens from the EU/EEA and Nordic citizens. This includes:
Some of the exceptions:
Complete list of exceptions (UDI.no) The testing, travel registration, quarantine, and quarantine hotel requirements will remain in force for travellers who are exempt from the entry restrictions. Vaccination does not currently affect quarantine requirements or test recommendations. Is a quarantine required? All travellers allowed to enter Norway from countries or regions that are defined as high-risk areas will have to quarantine for 10 days in a designated hotel. The requirement to stay in a designated hotel does not apply to people who reside in Norway or own a home or holiday home in Norway, as well as a suitable place to stay during the quarantine period. When you arrive in Norway from a high-risk country, you should travel directly to an appropriate place to stay during the quarantine period, preferably by private transport. If you need to use public transport, wearing a face mask throughout the journey is strongly required. Is a coronavirus test required? Travellers coming from high-risk areas must provide a certificate of a negative COVID-19 test taken less than 24 hours before entry. The certificate must be in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, English, French or German. Foreign nationals who cannot document a negative Covid-19 test upon arrival can be refused entry to Norway. This requirement does not apply to Norwegians, people living in Norway, people in transit or people who frequently cross the border from Sweden and Finland for work purposes. If you have visited an area that triggers quarantine duty during the last 10 days, you are required to take a test for the coronavirus upon arrival to Norway. The test must be taken at the airport or when crossing the border. Travellers from Great Britain, South Africa or Brazil are subject to specific rules for testing. Additional Travel Documentation Everyone travelling to Norway must complete the registration form prior to crossing the border. This also applies to Norwegian citizens. After completing the digital registration, you will receive a receipt which you must then present to the police at the border control. You cannot register your journey any earlier than 72 hours prior to the time of arrival. Find out more: May I transit this country?Yes Transit is possible for citizens of EU Member States + Schengen Associated countries. General measuresOverview of rules and recommendations Use of facemasksWearing a face mask is recommended or mandatory in some situations. Refer to the website of your local municipality or the municipality you are visiting for information on potential local requirements on the use of face masks. In areas characterized by higher epidemiological risk, further restrictions may apply and the use of face masks is mandatory on public transport to/from and within the region as well as inside public places such as shops and malls where it is not possible to keep a distance of one metre from other people. The use of face masks is mandatory also in establishments serving food or alcohol such as restaurants, cafes, bars, pubs, nightclubs etc. This applies to both employees and guests, in all situations except when seated at a table. When travelling by plane, airline companies require all passengers to wear masks. It is also mandatory to wear a mask on public transport from the place of arrival to the place where you will stay in quarantine, and in case you leave Norway prior to completing your quarantine period and travel by public transport to your place of departure. Find out more: Further instructions on face masks Physical DistancingThe number of people met in person must be limited. In addition to those who are part of your own household, a maximum of 5 guests is allowed. Physical distance of at least 1 metre is required (more if and where possible). Source: https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/NOR/7001
31.03.2021 From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?NO At present, most people cannot travel to Norway without belonging to one of the exceptions. This applies to citizens of all countries, including citizens from the EU/EEA and Nordic citizens. This includes:
The testing, travel registration, quarantine, and quarantine hotel requirements will remain in force for travellers who are exempt from the entry restrictions. Vaccination does not currently affect quarantine requirements or test recommendations. Is a quarantine required? All travellers (including those who are resident in Norway) allowed to enter Norway from countries or regions that are defined as high-risk areas must complete a 10-day quarantine in a designated hotel. When you arrive in Norway from a high-risk country, you should travel directly to an appropriate place to stay during the quarantine period, preferably by private transport. If you need to use public transport, wearing a face mask throughout the journey is strongly required. The quarantine period may be shortened by taking a second PCR test no less than 7 days after arrival. If the result of this test is negative, the period of quarantine can end. Entry quarantine upon arrival in Norway from red countries/regions Is a coronavirus test required? All travellers from high-risk areas are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test. Approved test methods are PCR or rapid antigen test. The certificate must be in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, English, French or German. Foreign nationals who cannot document a negative Covid-19 test upon arrival can be refused entry to Norway. This requirement does not apply to Norwegians, people living in Norway, people in transit or people who frequently cross the border from Sweden and Finland for work purposes. The requirement does not apply to people who can document with an approved laboratory method that they have undergone COVID-19 during the last six months. Test upon arrival: Anyone who has stayed in an area with a quarantine duty during the last 10 days before arrival has a duty to be tested at the border crossing point upon arrival in Norway. The test must be either PCR or rapid antigen test. In the case of a positive rapid antigen test, the person must immediately take a PCR test within 24 hours at the point of arrival. Additional Travel Documentation Everyone travelling to Norway must complete the registration form prior to crossing the border. This also applies to Norwegian citizens. After completing the digital registration, you will receive a receipt which you must then present to the police at the border control. You cannot register your journey any earlier than 72 hours prior to the time of arrival. Find out more: Documents you need to travel in Europe What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?At present, most people cannot travel to Norway without belonging to one of the exceptions. This applies to citizens of all countries, including citizens from the EU/EEA and Nordic citizens. This includes:
Some of the exceptions:
Complete list of exceptions (UDI.no) The testing, travel registration, quarantine, and quarantine hotel requirements will remain in force for travellers who are exempt from the entry restrictions. Vaccination does not currently affect quarantine requirements or test recommendations. Is a quarantine required? All travellers allowed to enter Norway from countries or regions that are defined as high-risk areas will have to quarantine for 10 days in a designated hotel. The requirement to stay in a designated hotel does not apply to people who reside in Norway or own a home or holiday home in Norway, as well as a suitable place to stay during the quarantine period. When you arrive in Norway from a high-risk country, you should travel directly to an appropriate place to stay during the quarantine period, preferably by private transport. If you need to use public transport, wearing a face mask throughout the journey is strongly required. Is a coronavirus test required? Travellers coming from high-risk areas must provide a certificate of a negative COVID-19 test taken less than 24 hours before entry. The certificate must be in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, English, French or German. Foreign nationals who cannot document a negative Covid-19 test upon arrival can be refused entry to Norway. This requirement does not apply to Norwegians, people living in Norway, people in transit or people who frequently cross the border from Sweden and Finland for work purposes. If you have visited an area that triggers quarantine duty during the last 10 days, you are required to take a test for the coronavirus upon arrival to Norway. The test must be taken at the airport or when crossing the border. Travellers from Great Britain, South Africa or Brazil are subject to specific rules for testing. Additional Travel Documentation Everyone travelling to Norway must complete the registration form prior to crossing the border. This also applies to Norwegian citizens. After completing the digital registration, you will receive a receipt which you must then present to the police at the border control. You cannot register your journey any earlier than 72 hours prior to the time of arrival. Find out more: May I transit this country?YES Transit is possible for citizens of EU Member States + Schengen Associated countries. May I enter this country by road transport?PARTIALLY Most people cannot travel to Norway now without belonging to one of the exceptions. May I enter this country by train?PARTIALLY Most people cannot travel to Norway now without belonging to one of the exceptions. May I enter this country by sea transport?PARTIALLY Most people cannot travel to Norway now without belonging to one of the exceptions. General measuresOverview of rules and recommendations Health cover for temporary stays Use of facemasksWearing a face mask is recommended or mandatory in some situations. Refer to the website of your local municipality or the municipality you are visiting for information on potential local requirements on the use of face masks. In areas characterized by higher epidemiological risk, further restrictions may apply and the use of face masks is mandatory on public transport to/from and within the region as well as inside public places such as shops and malls where it is not possible to keep a distance of one metre from other people. The use of face masks is mandatory also in establishments serving food or alcohol such as restaurants, cafes, bars, pubs, nightclubs etc. This applies to both employees and guests, in all situations except when seated at a table. When travelling by plane, airline companies require all passengers to wear masks. It is also mandatory to wear a mask on public transport from the place of arrival to the place where you will stay in quarantine, and in case you leave Norway prior to completing your quarantine period and travel by public transport to your place of departure. Find out more: Further instructions on face masks Physical DistancingThe number of people met in person must be limited. In addition to those who are part of your own household, a maximum of 5 guests is allowed. Physical distance of at least 1 metre is required (more if and where possible). To know more: Source: https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/NOR/7001
28.01.2021 From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?Partially Norway adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Norway are not based on the common "EU Traffic Lights" map. Entry from EU Member States and Schengen Associated countries is allowed without restrictions only from countries or regions that are not defined as high-risk areas. The Norwegian Institute of Public Health provides a map of affected areas, which is updated regularly. Is a coronavirus test required? Travellers coming from high-risk areas must provide a certificate of a negative COVID-19 test taken less than 72 hours before entry. The certificate must be in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, English, French or German. Foreign nationals who cannot document a negative Covid-19 test upon arrival can be refused entry to Norway. This requirement does not apply to Norwegians, people living in Norway, people in transit or people who frequently cross the border from Sweden and Finland for work purposes. Some exceptions may occur as well. Is a quarantine required? All travellers entering Norway from countries or regions that are defined as high-risk areas will have to quarantine for 10 days in a designated hotel. The requirement to stay in a designated hotel does not apply to people who reside in Norway or own a home or holiday home in Norway, as well as a suitable place to stay during the quarantine period. When you arrive in Norway from a high-risk country, you should travel directly to an appropriate place to stay during the quarantine period, preferably by private transport. If you need to use public transport, wearing a face mask throughout the journey is strongly required. Map with risk classification Find out more: What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?Specific measures for the new variant of coronavirus Norway has announced additional restrictions on travel to/from the UK until 27 December with the possibility of a further extension into 2021. For more information, see the information from the Norwegian government, as well as from the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration. In addition to existing restrictions, until 10 January travellers from the UK will be required to:
All those who have travelled to Norway in the last 14 days are asked to immediately take another PCR test and to inform the municipality where they are staying. ____________________ All travellers entering Norway from countries or regions that are defined as high transmission areas will have to quarantine for 10 days in a designated hotel. The requirement to stay in a designated hotel does not apply to people who reside in Norway or own a home or holiday home in Norway as well as a suitable place to stay during the quarantine period. When you arrive in Norway from a high-risk country, you should travel directly to an appropriate place to stay during quarantine, preferably by private transport. If you need to use public transport, wearing a face mask throughout the journey is strongly required. Map with risk classification Furthermore, people coming from high-risk or striped areas must provide a certificate of a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours before entry. The certificate must be in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, English, French or German. Foreign nationals who cannot document a negative Covid-19 test upon arrival can be refused entry to Norway. This requirement does not apply to Norwegians, people living in Norway, people in transit or people who frequently cross the border from Sweden and Finland for work purposes. Some exceptions may occur as well. Find out more: May I transit this country?Yes Transit is possible for citizens of EU Member States + Schengen Associated countries. General measuresWhat measures apply in your local area? Health cover for temporary stays Use of facemasksThe use of masks is not required in public. However, when travelling by plane, airline companies require all passengers to wear masks. More in depth, the use of face masks is recommended when travelling by public transport to, from and within Oslo as well as for public transport in the Indre Østfold Region (Indre Østfold, Marker, Rakkestad, Skiptvedt municipalities) when there are many people on board and it is impossible to keep a 1 metre distance from others. In certain situations, stricter rules could be in place and wearing of facemasks can become compulsory. In areas characterized by a higher epidemiological risk, further restrictions may apply and the use of face masks is mandatory on public transport to/from and within the region as well as inside public places such as shops and malls where it is not possible to keep a distance of one metre from other people. The use of face masks becomes mandatory ualso in establishments serving food or alcohol such as restaurants, cafes, bars, pubs, nightclubs etc. This applies to both employees and guests in all situations except when seated at a table. Find out more: Futher instructions on face masks Physical DistancingOn 05.11.2020, the Government recommended to everyone to stay at home and limit social contact with other people as much as possible. Physical distance of at least 1 metre is required (and more if and where possible). To know more: Social distancing to prevent transmission
20.12.2020 Additional restrictions on travel to/from the UK are in place for 48 hours from 21 December. These restrictions may be extended. For more information, see the information from the Norwegian government. May I transit this country?YesTransit is possible for citizens of EU Member States + Schengen Associated countries. From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?Entry from EU Member States and Schengen Associated countries is allowed without restrictions only from countries or regions that are not defined as high transmission areas. The Norwegian Institute of Public Health provides a map of affected areas, which is updated regularly. All travellers entering Norway from countries or regions that are defined as high transmission areas will have to quarantine for 10 days in a designated hotel. The requirement to stay in a designated hotel does not apply to people who reside in Norway or own a home or holiday home in Norway as well as a suitable place to stay during the quarantine period. When you arrive in Norway from a high-risk country, you should travel directly to an appropriate place to stay during quarantine, preferably by private transport. If you need to use public transport, wearing a face mask throughout the journey is strongly required. What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?The 10-day quarantine must be completed at home or in another suitable place of residence. If you do not have suitable accommodation, you will be offered accommodation at a quarantine hotel. The quarantine period may be ended/shortened by taking a second PCR test no earlier than three days after arrival. Furthermore, travellers are required to wear a facemask when using public transport. For further information about the exceptions, including those applying to holders of EUDCC containing certificates of full vaccination or recovery, see helsenorge.no. Children and young people under the age of 18 are no longer required to go into entry quarantine but are encouraged to take a test 3 days after arrival. They are also exempt from the duty of getting tested before departure to Norway. Omicron – Travel rules The Ministry of Foreign Affairs now advises against all travels to South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Mozambique, Lesotho, Eswatini and Malawi that are not strictly necessary. In order to limit and delay the spread of the new virus variant Omicron, the following measures apply to anyone arriving from the above-mentioned countries:
These measures apply whether or not you are fully vaccinated, have had COVID-19 during the last six months or are exempt under the COVID-19 regulations (requirement for testing prior to, upon and after arrival, travel quarantine duty or other exceptions). Minors under the age of 18 and diplomats can implement their travel quarantine duty at home or at another suitable location. They will still have to comply with the requirements for testing. If you have been to any of the above-mentioned countries after November 16th and arrived in Norway prior to November 27th, you will have to take a PCR-based test as soon as possible. You should take the test also if you took a test prior to November 27th. Entering a 10-day travel quarantine (counting from the date of your arrival) is recommended. See information from The Ministry of Foreign Affairs to Norwegian citizens in the mentioned countries here. (in Norwegian) Find out more: Countries categorization What are the rules if I go abroad from this country, and when I return from abroad?When you return to Norway, you must keep the following in mind:
Some exceptions are available on www.helsenorge.no May I transit this country?YES Transit is possible for all citizens. For updated information on countries and measures you can visit the page on the infection control advice for travel and entry quarantine May I fly to this country?The restrictions on who can enter Norway were lifted as of November 26th. You can find the latest information on air travel regulations for this country on the IATA website. You can also find information about air passenger rights on our portal for citizens. General measuresNew rules and recommendations apply from 9 December 2021. They last for four weeks, but will be reconsidered after two weeks. Please note that in the event of an outbreak, separate advice and rules may apply locally. See an overview of local and regional councils and rules (helsenorge.no). Use of facemasksAs a result of increased transmission, from 09.12.2021 the Government has introduced a temporary national requirement to use face masks when it is not possible to keep at least 1 metre distance in shops, shopping centres, restaurants, public transport, taxis and indoor station areas, and at hairdressers, skincare professionals and other businesses with one-to-one contact. The Government also has a national recommendation to wear face masks where there are a lot of people and it is difficult to keep a safe distance. National recommendations have also been made on the use of face masks when in contact with the health and care service. The recommendations apply regardless of vaccination status. The recommendation does not apply to:
Local or regional orders may be issued for the use of face masks if the infection situation makes it necessary. Find out more: Face mask and visor use by the general public Physical DistancingIt is recommended to keep a distance of 1 metre from others than household members and equivalently close contacts. It is also recommended to avoid hugging and shaking hands. Find out more: Infection control advice for the population Indoor and outdoor meetings, public or private gatherings and eventsGathering at a private venue: You should not have more than 10 guests at home in addition to your own household. You can have up to 20 guests once during the Christmas and New Year holidays, but there should be a metre distance between the guests. Events and gatherings at a public venue: Indoors:
Outdoors:
Safety measures for public transportationIt is mandatory to wear a mask on public transport. Places of worship
QuarantineEveryone who arrives from a country with quarantine duty, must undergo a 10-day quarantine and should be tested. On 29.11.2021 and 9.12.2021, changes were made in the COVID-19 regulations for situations where the omicron variant is confirmed or suspected. The measures are described under «Spesifikke TISK-tiltak for omikronvarianten» [in Norwegian]. See your municipality's website for information about regional measure. If you are defined as close contact, you are basically healthy, but you have been in enough close contact with a person with COVID-19 who may have infected you. Advice for household members or equivalently close
Advice for other close contacts
Find out more: Quarantine and isolation Non-essential (other than medicine and food) shops
Tourist accommodations
Catering establishments
Cinemas, museums and indoor attractions
Personal care services
Outdoors areas and beaches
Useful Info for touristsCoronavirus in Norway ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 14.09.2021 What are the rules to enter this country from an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?At present, there are restrictions on whom can travel to Norway without belonging to an exempted category. The following categories can enter the country:
Entering this country with the EU Digital COVID certificateNorway is accepting "EU Digital COVID certificates" (EUDCC) from 24 June 2021. Holders of EUDCC, an NHS Covid-pass from Wales/England, of a COVID certificate from Northern Ireland or a COVID-19 Vaccination certificate from Scotland containing certificates of full vaccination or recovery, will be allowed to enter Norway, without being subject to further restrictions (testing before entry, testing upon arrival, quarantine, and travel registration). The criteria for valid certificates are:
Entering this country without the EU Digital COVID certificate or with a certificate not compliant with national requirementsTravellers without EUDCC containing certificates of full vaccination or recovery from areas classified as "green" in the EU/EEA, are allowed to enter Norway. They are required to:
Travellers without EUDCC containing certificates of full vaccination or recovery from areas classified as "red" and "orange" in the EU/EEA, Switzerland or the UK are allowed to travel to Norway and are required to:
Travellers without EUDCC containing certificates of full vaccination or recovery from areas classified as "dark red" in the EU/EEA, Switzerland or the UK are allowed to travel to Norway and are required to:
More information on the requirement for entering the country Registration form: After completing the digital registration, you will receive a receipt which you must then present to the police at the border control. You cannot register your journey any earlier than 72 hours prior to the time of arrival. Negative test prior to arrival: Accepted COVID-19 tests are PCR and rapid antigen tests, that must be taken within 24 prior to arrival. For people arriving by plane, 24 hours apply before the scheduled departure time of the first flight. The documentation of a negative COVID-19 test must be in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, English, French or German. Foreign nationals who cannot document a negative COVID-19 test upon arrival can be refused entry to Norway. Test upon arrival: You are required to take a Covid-19 test at the border upon arrival in Norway. The test must be a rapid antigen test and you have to wait for the test result before proceeding. In the case of a positive rapid antigen test, the person must take a PCR test within 24 hours from arrival. The 10-day quarantine must be completed at home or in a quarantine hotel. The quarantine period may be shortened by taking a second PCR test no less than 7 days after arrival. Travellers who can document on the EUDCC that they have received one vaccine dose are exempt from the quarantine hotels requirements in a period between 3 to 15 weeks since the vaccination, and they can shorten the quarantine period by taking a PCR test after 3 days from the arrival. Furthermore, travellers are required to wear a face mask when using public transport. For further information, see helsenorge.no. Children under 18 years old coming from "red" and "orange" countries, who are not holding an EUDCC, must undergo a mandatory quarantine. The quarantine can end if they show the negative result of a PCR test taken no earlier than 3 days after arrival. Children under 12 years old are exempt from providing a negative test result prior to entry. Find out more: Countries categorization What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?At present, there are restrictions on whom can travel to Norway without belonging to one of the exempted categories. The following categories can enter the country:
Travellers from purple countries on the Norwegian map/list of entry quarantine have the same requirements for testing on arrival and quarantine as travellers from red countries, without the requirements for quarantine hotels. Travellers from grey countries on the Norwegian map/list of entry quarantine have the same requirements for testing on arrival and quarantine as travellers from dark red countries. The general rule is to quarantine in hotel for the first three days, after which one can complete the rest of the quarantine in other suitable accommodation. The Norvegian map/list can be found on www.helsenorge.no If you are allowed to enter Norway, you must respect the following rules:
Registration form: The registration form cannot be completed any earlier than 72 hours prior to the time of arrival. You will receive a receipt which you must present to the police at the border control. Negative test prior to arrival: Accepted COVID-19 tests are PCR and rapid antigen tests, that must be taken within 24 prior to arrival. For people arriving by plane, 24 hours apply before the scheduled departure time of the first flight. The documentation of a negative COVID-19 test must be in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, English, French or German. Foreign nationals who cannot document a negative COVID-19 test upon arrival can be refused entry to Norway. Test upon arrival: You are required to take a Covid-19 test at the border upon arrival in Norway. The test must be a rapid antigen test and everyone have to wait for the test result before proceeding. In the case of a positive rapid antigen test, the person must take a PCR test within 24 hours from arrival. The 10-day quarantine must be completed at home or in a quarantine hotel. The quarantine period may be shortened by taking a second PCR test no less than 7 days after arrival. Furthermore, travellers are required to wear a facemask when using public transport. For further information about the exceptions, including those applying to holders of EUDCC containing certificates of full vaccination or recovery, see helsenorge.no. Children under 18 years old coming from outside an EU Member State, who are not holding an EUDCC, must undergo a mandatory quarantine. The quarantine can end if they show the negative result of a PCR test taken no earlier than 3 days after arrival. Children under 12 years old are exempt from providing a negative test result prior to entry. Additional Travel Documentation Everyone travelling to Norway must complete the registration form prior to crossing the border. This also applies to Norwegian citizens. After completing the digital registration, you will receive a receipt which you must then present to the police at the border control. You cannot register your journey any earlier than 72 hours prior to the time of arrival. Find out more: Countries categorization May I transit this country?Yes Transit is possible for all citizens. For updated information on countries and measures you can visit the page on the infection control advice for travel and entry quarantine General measuresOverview of rules and recommendations Use of facemasksWearing a face mask is recommended or mandatory in some situations. You can consult the website of your local municipality or the municipality you are visiting for information on potential local requirements on the use of face masks. In areas characterized by higher epidemiological risk, further restrictions may apply and the use of face masks might be mandatory. When travelling by plane, airline companies require all passengers to wear masks. It is also mandatory to wear a mask on public transport from the place of arrival to the place where you will stay in quarantine, and in case you leave Norway prior to completing your quarantine period and travel by public transport to your place of departure. Find out more: Further instructions on face masks Physical DistancingPhysical distance of at least 1 metre is required (more if and where possible). Find out more: Indoor and outdoor meetings, public or private gatherings and eventsGathering at a private venue: maximum 20 guests in addition to those who are part of your own household (protected people are not included). Some exceptions apply if guests belong to the same cohort at school (primary school level) or kindergarten. Events and gatherings at a public venue: Indoors:
Outdoors:
There are also requirements related to distance (a minimum of one metre between the participants), on appointing a responsible organiser and on registering all guests. The organizer shall not carry out activities that require less distance than that. The distance rule applies throughout the gathering, including when sitting at a table, having activities or mingling. People sitting in fixed seats at an event (e.g. in a hall or in an arena) should be able to have at least one vacant seat between them on the same row of seats from the time they arrive at the event. People from the same household can sit closer to each other after arrival. It is not possible for people to sit in more than half of the fixed seats, unless everyone can keep at least 1 meter distance in all directions to people in another household. The distance rule also applies to few meetings with fixed, assigned seats. Find out more: Safety measures for public transportationIt is recommended to limit the use of public transport. All passengers should respect a physical distance of at least 1 metre. As far as taxis are concerned, passengers should sit in the back and the use of face masks is recommended in some areas. To know more: Recommendations for public transport Places of worship
In areas characterised by a higher epidemiological risk, further restrictions may apply. QuarantineEveryone who is a close contact of a confirmed Covid-19 case, or who arrives from a country with quarantine duty, must undergo a 10-day quarantine and should be tested. If you do not have a permanent residence, or a suitable place for quarantine, the municipality you are staying in can help you find such a place. When you are in quarantine, the following applies:
Be alert for any symptoms. If you develop an acute respiratory tract infection with fever, cough, shortness of breath or loss of sense of taste or smell while in quarantine, you will be considered to have probable COVID-19 disease. You should be tested as soon as possible and go into isolation at home until your test result is available. If you have other household members, it is recommended that they go into quarantine until your test result is available. If you test positive for COVID-19 during your quarantine period, you must continue your home isolation, and the contact tracing team in your district or municipality will carry out full contact tracing. With a negative test result, you must continue your quarantine as planned, but quarantine will end for other household members. Exemptions from quarantine If you are fully vaccinated, you no longer need to be in infection quarantine or entry quarantine. If you have recovered from covid-19 within the last 6 months you can be exempted from entry quarantine, and if you have recovered from covid-19 within the past 12 months you can be exempted from infection quarantine. If you have received one dose (between three and 15 weeks since you received the dose) you are considered as protected, and also exempt from infection quarantine if you are tested between days 3 and 7 after close contact with an infected person. You do not need to be in quarantine until the test result is available. Children under the age of 18 who are not household members, or similar close contacts to someone with covid-19, can be exempted from infection quarantine, if they undergo testing in accordance with the guidelines from their municipality. For children under the age of 18, it is possible to avoid quarantine if someone in the child's class, leisure activity or group of friends is infected – pending the child undergo regular testing. If someone in the family/household, the boyfriend/girlfriend or another close contact is infected, the child will still need to enter quarantine. Find out more: Quarantine and isolation Non-essential (other than medicine and food) shops
Tourist accommodations
Catering establishments
In restaurants, bars and cafés a distance of at least 1 metre between seated people has to be kept, apart for members of the same household. A requirement on contact details registration is in place. Venues with a licence to serve alcohol can not let in new guests after 24:00. This requirement does not apply in the case of events that require a corona certificate. In areas characterised by higher epidemiological risk, further restrictions may apply. Find out more: Cinemas, museums and indoor attractions
In areas characterised by a higher epidemiological risk, further restrictions may apply. Personal care services
Outdoors areas and beaches
Information on Tourism at National levelUseful Info for tourists Coronavirus in Norway _________________________________________________________________________________________________ 23.07.2021 What are the rules to enter this country from an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?At present, there are restrictions on whom can travel to Norway without belonging an exempted category. The following categories can enter the country:
For a full overview of who can travel to Norway, see UDI.no Entering this country with the EU Digital COVID certificateNorway is accepting "EU Digital COVID certificates" (EUDCC) from 24 June 2021. Holders of EUDCC containing certificates of full vaccination or recovery will be allowed to enter Norway, without being subject to further restrictions (testing before entry, testing upon arrival, quarantine, and travel registration). The criteria for valid certificates are:
Entering this country without the EU Digital COVID certificate or with a certificate not compliant with national requirementsTravellers without EUDCC containing certificates of full vaccination or recovery from areas classified as "green" in the EU/EEA, are allowed to enter Norway. They are required to:
Travellers without EUDCC containing certificates of full vaccination or recovery from areas classified as "red" and "orange" in the EU/EEA or Switzerland are allowed to travel to Norway and are required to:
Travellers without EUDCC containing certificates of full vaccination or recovery from areas classified as "dark red" in the EU/EEA or Switzerland are allowed to travel to Norway and are required to:
More information on the requirement for entering the country Registration form: After completing the digital registration, you will receive a receipt which you must then present to the police at the border control. You cannot register your journey any earlier than 72 hours prior to the time of arrival. Negative test prior to arrival: Accepted COVID-19 tests are PCR and rapid antigen tests, that must be taken within 24 prior to arrival. For people arriving by plane, 24 hours apply before the scheduled departure time of the first flight. The documentation of a negative COVID-19 test must be in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, English, French or German. Foreign nationals who cannot document a negative COVID-19 test upon arrival can be refused entry to Norway. Test upon arrival: You are required to take a Covid-19 test at the border upon arrival in Norway. The test must be a rapid antigen test and you have to wait for the test result before proceeding. In the case of a positive rapid antigen test, the person must take a PCR test within 24 hours from arrival. The 10-day quarantine must be completed at home or in a quarantine hotel. The quarantine period may be shortened by taking a second PCR test no less than 7 days after arrival. Travellers who can document on the EUDCC that hat they have received one vaccine dose are exempt from the quarantine hotels requirements in a period between 3 to 15 weeks since the vaccination, and they can shorten the quarantine period by taking a PCR test after 3 days from the arrival. Furthermore, travellers are required to wear a face mask when using public transport. For further information, see helsenorge.no. Children under 18 years old coming from "red" and "orange" countries, who are not holding an EUDCC, must undergo a mandatory quarantine. The quarantine can end if they show the negative result of a PCR test taken no earlier than 3 days after arrival. Children under 12 years old are exempt from providing a negative test result prior to entry. Find out more: Entry rules Documents you need to travel in Europe What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?At present, there are restrictions on whom can travel to Norway without belonging to one of the exempted categories. The following categories can enter the country:
A full overview of who can travel to Norway is available on UDI.no. If you are allowed to enter Norway, you must respect the following rules:
Registration form: The registration form cannot be completed any earlier than 72 hours prior to the time of arrival. You will receive a receipt which you must present to the police at the border control. Negative test prior to arrival: Accepted COVID-19 tests are PCR and rapid antigen tests, that must be taken within 24 prior to arrival. For people arriving by plane, 24 hours apply before the scheduled departure time of the first flight. The documentation of a negative COVID-19 test must be in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, English, French or German. Foreign nationals who cannot document a negative COVID-19 test upon arrival can be refused entry to Norway. Test upon arrival: You are required to take a Covid-19 test at the border upon arrival in Norway. The test must be a rapid antigen test and everyone have to wait for the test result before proceeding. In the case of a positive rapid antigen test, the person must take a PCR test within 24 hours from arrival. The 10-day quarantine must be completed at home or in a quarantine hotel. The quarantine period may be shortened by taking a second PCR test no less than 7 days after arrival. Furthermore, travellers are required to wear a facemask when using public transport. For further information about the exceptions, including those applying to holders of EUDCC containing certificates of full vaccination or recovery, see helsenorge.no. Children under 18 years old coming from outside an EU Member State, who are not holding an EUDCC, must undergo a mandatory quarantine. The quarantine can end if they show the negative result of a PCR test taken no earlier than 3 days after arrival. Children under 12 years old are exempt from providing a negative test result prior to entry. Additional Travel Documentation Everyone travelling to Norway must complete the registration form prior to crossing the border. This also applies to Norwegian citizens. After completing the digital registration, you will receive a receipt which you must then present to the police at the border control. You cannot register your journey any earlier than 72 hours prior to the time of arrival. Find out more: Entry rules (fhi.no) May I transit this country?Yes Transit is possible for all citizens. For updated information on countries and measures you can visit the page on the infection control advice for travel and entry quarantine General measuresOverview of rules and recommendations Use of facemasksWearing a face mask is recommended or mandatory in some situations. You can consult the website of your local municipality or the municipality you are visiting for information on potential local requirements on the use of face masks. In areas characterized by higher epidemiological risk, further restrictions may apply and the use of face masks might be mandatory. When travelling by plane, airline companies require all passengers to wear masks. It is also mandatory to wear a mask on public transport from the place of arrival to the place where you will stay in quarantine, and in case you leave Norway prior to completing your quarantine period and travel by public transport to your place of departure. Find out more: Further instructions on face masks Physical DistancingPhysical distance of at least 1 metre is required (more if and where possible). Find out more: Indoor and outdoor meetings, public or private gatherings and eventsGathering at a private venue: maximum 20 guests in addition to those who are part of your own household (protected people are not included). Some exceptions apply if guests belong to the same cohort at school (primary school level) or kindergarten. Events and gatherings at a public venue: Indoors:
Outdoors:
There are also requirements related to distance (a minimum of one metre between the participants), on appointing a responsible organiser and on registering all guests. Find out more: Information on Tourism at National levelUseful Info for tourists Coronavirus in Norway EU Digital COVID Certificates
Information about the use of the "EU Digital COVID Certificates" in Norway ______ The EU Digital COVID Certificate Regulation entered into force on 01 July 2021. EU citizens and residents will now be able to have their Digital COVID Certificates issued and verified across the EU. National authorities are in charge of issuing the certificate. The certificate provides a standardised recognition of the holder's status related to vaccination, recovery from Covid-19, or test result. Despite the European Digital COVID Certificate, each country continues to be responsible for the definition of its own entry requirements and rules, which are not standardised at the EU level. This means that what is required to enter upon presentation of this certificate, depends on the measures and entry rules in place at your destination. Find out more: Information on the "EU Digital COVID Certificate" Further information: https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/NOR/7011 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________- 21.06.2021 What are the rules to enter this country from an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?Entering this country with the EU Digital COVID certificateInformation not yet available. Entering this country without the EU Digital COVID certificate or with a certificate not compliant with national requirementsAt present, most people cannot travel to Norway without belonging to one of the exceptions. This applies to citizens of all countries, including citizens from the EU/EEA and Nordic citizens. This includes:
The testing, travel registration, quarantine, and quarantine hotel requirements will remain in force for travellers who are exempt from the entry restrictions. All other travellers (including those who are resident in Norway) allowed to enter Norway from countries or regions that are defined as high-risk areas must complete a 10-day quarantine in a designated hotel. If you need to use public transport, wearing a face mask throughout the journey is strongly required. Entry quarantine upon arrival in Norway from red countries/regions The quarantine period may be shortened by taking a second PCR test no less than 7 days after arrival. Travellers who can document on Helsenorge.no that they are protected against COVID-19 (fully vaccinated, 3-15 weeks after first vaccine dose or who had COVID-19 in the last 6 months) are exempt from the quarantine hotels requirements and they can shorten the quarantine period by taking a PCR test after 3 days. Also children travelling together with their parents who are protected against COVID-19 will not be required to stay at a quarantine hotel. Additionally, foreign travellers from high-risk areas are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test taken within 24 hours prior to arrival. Approved test methods are PCR and rapid antigen test. The certificate must be in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, English, French or German. Foreign nationals who cannot document a negative Covid-19 test upon arrival can be refused entry to Norway. This requirement does not apply to people in transit or people who frequently cross the border from Sweden and Finland for work purposes. Test upon arrival: Anyone who has stayed in an area with a quarantine duty during the last 10 days before arrival has also a duty to be tested at the border crossing point upon arrival in Norway. The test must be a rapid antigen test and everyone have to wait for the test result before proceeding. In the case of a positive rapid antigen test, the person must take a PCR test within 24 hours of arrival. Additional Travel Documentation Everyone travelling to Norway must complete the registration form prior to crossing the border. This also applies to Norwegian citizens. After completing the digital registration, you will receive a receipt which you must then present to the police at the border control. You cannot register your journey any earlier than 72 hours prior to the time of arrival. Find out more: Documents you need to travel in Europe What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?At present, most people cannot travel to Norway without belonging to one of the exceptions. This applies to citizens of all countries, including the following categories:
Complete list of exceptions (UDI.no) If you are allowed to enter Norway, you must keep the following in mind:
From 9 May 2021, travellers who have stayed in countries outside the EU / Schengen area, including those who are resident in Norway, must go to a quarantine hotel upon arrival in Norway. Travellers can be released from quarantine if they test negative for COVID-19 with PCR (not rapid antigen test) no earlier than 7 days after arrival. Travellers who can document on Helsenorge.no that they are protected against COVID-19 (fully vaccinated, 3-15 weeks after first vaccine dose or who had COVID-19 in the last 6 months) are exempt from the quarantine hotels requirements and they can shorten the quarantine period by taking a PCR test after 3 days. Also children travelling alone or together with their parents who are protected against COVID-19 will not be required to stay at a quarantine hotel. Travellers coming from high-risk areas must provide a certificate of a negative COVID-19 test taken less than 24 hours before entry. The certificate must be in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, English, French or German. Foreign nationals who cannot document a negative Covid-19 test upon arrival can be refused entry to Norway. This requirement does not apply to people in transit or people who frequently cross the border from Sweden and Finland for work purposes. Test upon arrival: Anyone who has stayed in an area with a quarantine duty during the last 10 days before arrival has also a duty to be tested at the border crossing point upon arrival in Norway. The test must be a rapid antigen test and everyone have to wait for the test result before proceeding. If travellers from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country is testing positive on a rapid antigen test, the person must take a PCR test immediately. Additional Travel Documentation Everyone travelling to Norway must complete the registration form prior to crossing the border. This also applies to Norwegian citizens. After completing the digital registration, you will receive a receipt which you must then present to the police at the border control. You cannot register your journey any earlier than 72 hours prior to the time of arrival. Find out more: May I transit this country?Yes Transit is possible for all citizens. For updated information on countries and measures you can visit the page on the infection control advice for travel and entry quarantine General measuresOverview of rules and recommendations Use of facemasksWearing a face mask is recommended or mandatory in some situations. Refer to the website of your local municipality or the municipality you are visiting for information on potential local requirements on the use of face masks. In areas characterized by higher epidemiological risk, further restrictions may apply and the use of face masks is mandatory on public transport to/from and within the region as well as inside public places such as shops and malls where it is not possible to keep a distance of one metre from other people. The use of face masks is mandatory also in establishments serving food or alcohol such as restaurants, cafes, bars, pubs, nightclubs etc. This applies to both employees and guests, in all situations except when seated at a table. When travelling by plane, airline companies require all passengers to wear masks. It is also mandatory to wear a mask on public transport from the place of arrival to the place where you will stay in quarantine, and in case you leave Norway prior to completing your quarantine period and travel by public transport to your place of departure. Find out more: Further instructions on face masks Physical DistancingThe number of people met in person must be limited. In addition to those who are part of your own household, a maximum of 10 guests is allowed. Physical distance of at least 1 metre is required (more if and where possible). Find out more: Indoor and outdoor meetings, public or private gatherings and eventsGathering at a private venue: maximum 10 guests in addition to those who are part of your own household. Some exceptions apply for members of the same household or if guests belong to the same cohort at school (primary school level) or kindergarten. Events and gatherings at a public venue: Indoors:
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There are also requirements related to distance (a minimum of one metre between the participants), on appointing a responsible organiser and on registering all guests. Find out more: Safety measures for public transportationIt is strongly recommended to limit the use of public transport. In order to limit the spread of the virus, the capacity on all vehicles used for public transportation is limited, with a reduction in the number of passengers on board. All passengers should respect a physical distance of at least 1 metre and only one in two seats may be used, or only contiguous seatings occupied by people who belong to the same bubble. Contactless payment methods for purchasing tickets are recommended. If crowded, consider postponing your trip and do not travel if you are ill. It is also recommended to follow hygiene and precautionary protocols as well as avoid unnecessary touching of surfaces. As far as taxis are concerned, passengers should sit in the back and the use of face masks is recommended if there is more than one passenger in the back seat and the passengers are not part of the same household. To know more: Recommendations for public transport Information on Tourism at National levelUseful Info for tourists Coronavirus in Norway EU Digital COVID Certificates
The "EU Digital COVID Certificate" (available from 1 July 2021) provides proof that a person has either:
When travelling, holders of the "EU Digital COVID Certificate" will have the same rights as citizens of the visited Member State who have been vaccinated, tested or recovered. The certificate provides a standardised recognition of the holder's status related to vaccination, recovery from COVID or test result. Each country continues to be responsible for the definition of its own entry requirements and rules, which are not standardised at the EU level. This means that what you will be eligible for, upon presentation of this certificate, depends on the measures and entry rules in place at your country of destination. How does it work:
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07.05.2021 From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?No At present, most people cannot travel to Norway without belonging to one of the exceptions. This applies to citizens of all countries, including citizens from the EU/EEA and Nordic citizens. This includes:
The testing, travel registration, quarantine, and quarantine hotel requirements will remain in force for travellers who are exempt from the entry restrictions. Vaccination does not currently affect quarantine requirements or test recommendations. Is a quarantine required? All travellers (including those who are resident in Norway) allowed to enter Norway from countries or regions that are defined as high-risk areas must complete a 10-day quarantine in a designated hotel. When you arrive in Norway from a high-risk country, you should travel directly to an appropriate place to stay during the quarantine period, preferably by private transport. If you need to use public transport, wearing a face mask throughout the journey is strongly required. The quarantine period may be shortened by taking a second PCR test no less than 7 days after arrival. If the result of this test is negative, the period of quarantine can end. Entry quarantine upon arrival in Norway from red countries/regions Is a coronavirus test required? All travellers from high-risk areas are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test. Approved test methods are PCR or rapid antigen test. The certificate must be in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, English, French or German. Foreign nationals who cannot document a negative Covid-19 test upon arrival can be refused entry to Norway. This requirement does not apply to Norwegians, people living in Norway, people in transit or people who frequently cross the border from Sweden and Finland for work purposes. The requirement does not apply to people who can document with an approved laboratory method that they have undergone COVID-19 during the last six months. Test upon arrival: Anyone who has stayed in an area with a quarantine duty during the last 10 days before arrival has a duty to be tested at the border crossing point upon arrival in Norway. The test must be either PCR or rapid antigen test. In the case of a positive rapid antigen test, the person must take a PCR test within 24 hours of arrival. Additional Travel Documentation Everyone travelling to Norway must complete the registration form prior to crossing the border. This also applies to Norwegian citizens. After completing the digital registration, you will receive a receipt which you must then present to the police at the border control. You cannot register your journey any earlier than 72 hours prior to the time of arrival. Find out more: What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?At present, most people cannot travel to Norway without belonging to one of the exceptions. This applies to citizens of all countries, including citizens from the EU/EEA and Nordic citizens. This includes:
Some of the exceptions:
Complete list of exceptions (UDI.no) The testing, travel registration, quarantine, and quarantine hotel requirements will remain in force for travellers who are exempt from the entry restrictions. Vaccination does not currently affect quarantine requirements or test recommendations. Is a quarantine required? All travellers allowed to enter Norway from countries or regions that are defined as high-risk areas will have to quarantine for 10 days in a designated hotel. The requirement to stay in a designated hotel does not apply to people who reside in Norway or own a home or holiday home in Norway, as well as a suitable place to stay during the quarantine period. When you arrive in Norway from a high-risk country, you should travel directly to an appropriate place to stay during the quarantine period, preferably by private transport. If you need to use public transport, wearing a face mask throughout the journey is strongly required. Is a coronavirus test required? Travellers coming from high-risk areas must provide a certificate of a negative COVID-19 test taken less than 24 hours before entry. The certificate must be in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, English, French or German. Foreign nationals who cannot document a negative Covid-19 test upon arrival can be refused entry to Norway. This requirement does not apply to Norwegians, people living in Norway, people in transit or people who frequently cross the border from Sweden and Finland for work purposes. If you have visited an area that triggers quarantine duty during the last 10 days, you are required to take a test for the coronavirus upon arrival to Norway. The test must be taken at the airport or when crossing the border. Travellers from Great Britain, South Africa or Brazil are subject to specific rules for testing. Additional Travel Documentation Everyone travelling to Norway must complete the registration form prior to crossing the border. This also applies to Norwegian citizens. After completing the digital registration, you will receive a receipt which you must then present to the police at the border control. You cannot register your journey any earlier than 72 hours prior to the time of arrival. Find out more: May I transit this country?Yes Transit is possible for citizens of EU Member States + Schengen Associated countries. General measuresOverview of rules and recommendations Use of facemasksWearing a face mask is recommended or mandatory in some situations. Refer to the website of your local municipality or the municipality you are visiting for information on potential local requirements on the use of face masks. In areas characterized by higher epidemiological risk, further restrictions may apply and the use of face masks is mandatory on public transport to/from and within the region as well as inside public places such as shops and malls where it is not possible to keep a distance of one metre from other people. The use of face masks is mandatory also in establishments serving food or alcohol such as restaurants, cafes, bars, pubs, nightclubs etc. This applies to both employees and guests, in all situations except when seated at a table. When travelling by plane, airline companies require all passengers to wear masks. It is also mandatory to wear a mask on public transport from the place of arrival to the place where you will stay in quarantine, and in case you leave Norway prior to completing your quarantine period and travel by public transport to your place of departure. Find out more: Further instructions on face masks Physical DistancingThe number of people met in person must be limited. In addition to those who are part of your own household, a maximum of 5 guests is allowed. Physical distance of at least 1 metre is required (more if and where possible). Source: https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/NOR/7001
31.03.2021 From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?NO At present, most people cannot travel to Norway without belonging to one of the exceptions. This applies to citizens of all countries, including citizens from the EU/EEA and Nordic citizens. This includes:
The testing, travel registration, quarantine, and quarantine hotel requirements will remain in force for travellers who are exempt from the entry restrictions. Vaccination does not currently affect quarantine requirements or test recommendations. Is a quarantine required? All travellers (including those who are resident in Norway) allowed to enter Norway from countries or regions that are defined as high-risk areas must complete a 10-day quarantine in a designated hotel. When you arrive in Norway from a high-risk country, you should travel directly to an appropriate place to stay during the quarantine period, preferably by private transport. If you need to use public transport, wearing a face mask throughout the journey is strongly required. The quarantine period may be shortened by taking a second PCR test no less than 7 days after arrival. If the result of this test is negative, the period of quarantine can end. Entry quarantine upon arrival in Norway from red countries/regions Is a coronavirus test required? All travellers from high-risk areas are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test. Approved test methods are PCR or rapid antigen test. The certificate must be in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, English, French or German. Foreign nationals who cannot document a negative Covid-19 test upon arrival can be refused entry to Norway. This requirement does not apply to Norwegians, people living in Norway, people in transit or people who frequently cross the border from Sweden and Finland for work purposes. The requirement does not apply to people who can document with an approved laboratory method that they have undergone COVID-19 during the last six months. Test upon arrival: Anyone who has stayed in an area with a quarantine duty during the last 10 days before arrival has a duty to be tested at the border crossing point upon arrival in Norway. The test must be either PCR or rapid antigen test. In the case of a positive rapid antigen test, the person must take a PCR test within 24 hours of arrival. Additional Travel Documentation Everyone travelling to Norway must complete the registration form prior to crossing the border. This also applies to Norwegian citizens. After completing the digital registration, you will receive a receipt which you must then present to the police at the border control. You cannot register your journey any earlier than 72 hours prior to the time of arrival. Find out more: Documents you need to travel in Europe What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?At present, most people cannot travel to Norway without belonging to one of the exceptions. This applies to citizens of all countries, including citizens from the EU/EEA and Nordic citizens. This includes:
Some of the exceptions:
Complete list of exceptions (UDI.no) The testing, travel registration, quarantine, and quarantine hotel requirements will remain in force for travellers who are exempt from the entry restrictions. Vaccination does not currently affect quarantine requirements or test recommendations. Is a quarantine required? All travellers allowed to enter Norway from countries or regions that are defined as high-risk areas will have to quarantine for 10 days in a designated hotel. The requirement to stay in a designated hotel does not apply to people who reside in Norway or own a home or holiday home in Norway, as well as a suitable place to stay during the quarantine period. When you arrive in Norway from a high-risk country, you should travel directly to an appropriate place to stay during the quarantine period, preferably by private transport. If you need to use public transport, wearing a face mask throughout the journey is strongly required. Is a coronavirus test required? Travellers coming from high-risk areas must provide a certificate of a negative COVID-19 test taken less than 24 hours before entry. The certificate must be in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, English, French or German. Foreign nationals who cannot document a negative Covid-19 test upon arrival can be refused entry to Norway. This requirement does not apply to Norwegians, people living in Norway, people in transit or people who frequently cross the border from Sweden and Finland for work purposes. If you have visited an area that triggers quarantine duty during the last 10 days, you are required to take a test for the coronavirus upon arrival to Norway. The test must be taken at the airport or when crossing the border. Travellers from Great Britain, South Africa or Brazil are subject to specific rules for testing. Additional Travel Documentation Everyone travelling to Norway must complete the registration form prior to crossing the border. This also applies to Norwegian citizens. After completing the digital registration, you will receive a receipt which you must then present to the police at the border control. You cannot register your journey any earlier than 72 hours prior to the time of arrival. Find out more: May I transit this country?YES Transit is possible for citizens of EU Member States + Schengen Associated countries. May I enter this country by road transport?PARTIALLY Most people cannot travel to Norway now without belonging to one of the exceptions. May I enter this country by train?PARTIALLY Most people cannot travel to Norway now without belonging to one of the exceptions. May I enter this country by sea transport?PARTIALLY Most people cannot travel to Norway now without belonging to one of the exceptions. General measuresOverview of rules and recommendations Health cover for temporary stays Use of facemasksWearing a face mask is recommended or mandatory in some situations. Refer to the website of your local municipality or the municipality you are visiting for information on potential local requirements on the use of face masks. In areas characterized by higher epidemiological risk, further restrictions may apply and the use of face masks is mandatory on public transport to/from and within the region as well as inside public places such as shops and malls where it is not possible to keep a distance of one metre from other people. The use of face masks is mandatory also in establishments serving food or alcohol such as restaurants, cafes, bars, pubs, nightclubs etc. This applies to both employees and guests, in all situations except when seated at a table. When travelling by plane, airline companies require all passengers to wear masks. It is also mandatory to wear a mask on public transport from the place of arrival to the place where you will stay in quarantine, and in case you leave Norway prior to completing your quarantine period and travel by public transport to your place of departure. Find out more: Further instructions on face masks Physical DistancingThe number of people met in person must be limited. In addition to those who are part of your own household, a maximum of 5 guests is allowed. Physical distance of at least 1 metre is required (more if and where possible). To know more: Source: https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/NOR/7001
28.01.2021 From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?Partially Norway adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Norway are not based on the common "EU Traffic Lights" map. Entry from EU Member States and Schengen Associated countries is allowed without restrictions only from countries or regions that are not defined as high-risk areas. The Norwegian Institute of Public Health provides a map of affected areas, which is updated regularly. Is a coronavirus test required? Travellers coming from high-risk areas must provide a certificate of a negative COVID-19 test taken less than 72 hours before entry. The certificate must be in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, English, French or German. Foreign nationals who cannot document a negative Covid-19 test upon arrival can be refused entry to Norway. This requirement does not apply to Norwegians, people living in Norway, people in transit or people who frequently cross the border from Sweden and Finland for work purposes. Some exceptions may occur as well. Is a quarantine required? All travellers entering Norway from countries or regions that are defined as high-risk areas will have to quarantine for 10 days in a designated hotel. The requirement to stay in a designated hotel does not apply to people who reside in Norway or own a home or holiday home in Norway, as well as a suitable place to stay during the quarantine period. When you arrive in Norway from a high-risk country, you should travel directly to an appropriate place to stay during the quarantine period, preferably by private transport. If you need to use public transport, wearing a face mask throughout the journey is strongly required. Map with risk classification Find out more: What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?Specific measures for the new variant of coronavirus Norway has announced additional restrictions on travel to/from the UK until 27 December with the possibility of a further extension into 2021. For more information, see the information from the Norwegian government, as well as from the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration. In addition to existing restrictions, until 10 January travellers from the UK will be required to:
All those who have travelled to Norway in the last 14 days are asked to immediately take another PCR test and to inform the municipality where they are staying. ____________________ All travellers entering Norway from countries or regions that are defined as high transmission areas will have to quarantine for 10 days in a designated hotel. The requirement to stay in a designated hotel does not apply to people who reside in Norway or own a home or holiday home in Norway as well as a suitable place to stay during the quarantine period. When you arrive in Norway from a high-risk country, you should travel directly to an appropriate place to stay during quarantine, preferably by private transport. If you need to use public transport, wearing a face mask throughout the journey is strongly required. Map with risk classification Furthermore, people coming from high-risk or striped areas must provide a certificate of a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours before entry. The certificate must be in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, English, French or German. Foreign nationals who cannot document a negative Covid-19 test upon arrival can be refused entry to Norway. This requirement does not apply to Norwegians, people living in Norway, people in transit or people who frequently cross the border from Sweden and Finland for work purposes. Some exceptions may occur as well. Find out more: May I transit this country?Yes Transit is possible for citizens of EU Member States + Schengen Associated countries. General measuresWhat measures apply in your local area? Health cover for temporary stays Use of facemasksThe use of masks is not required in public. However, when travelling by plane, airline companies require all passengers to wear masks. More in depth, the use of face masks is recommended when travelling by public transport to, from and within Oslo as well as for public transport in the Indre Østfold Region (Indre Østfold, Marker, Rakkestad, Skiptvedt municipalities) when there are many people on board and it is impossible to keep a 1 metre distance from others. In certain situations, stricter rules could be in place and wearing of facemasks can become compulsory. In areas characterized by a higher epidemiological risk, further restrictions may apply and the use of face masks is mandatory on public transport to/from and within the region as well as inside public places such as shops and malls where it is not possible to keep a distance of one metre from other people. The use of face masks becomes mandatory ualso in establishments serving food or alcohol such as restaurants, cafes, bars, pubs, nightclubs etc. This applies to both employees and guests in all situations except when seated at a table. Find out more: Futher instructions on face masks Physical DistancingOn 05.11.2020, the Government recommended to everyone to stay at home and limit social contact with other people as much as possible. Physical distance of at least 1 metre is required (and more if and where possible). To know more: Social distancing to prevent transmission
20.12.2020 Additional restrictions on travel to/from the UK are in place for 48 hours from 21 December. These restrictions may be extended. For more information, see the information from the Norwegian government. May I transit this country?
Transit is possible for citizens of EU Member States + Schengen Associated countries. From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?Entry from EU Member States and Schengen Associated countries is allowed without restrictions only from countries or regions that are not defined as high transmission areas. The Norwegian Institute of Public Health provides a map of affected areas, which is updated regularly. All travellers entering Norway from countries or regions that are defined as high transmission areas will have to quarantine for 10 days in a designated hotel. The requirement to stay in a designated hotel does not apply to people who reside in Norway or own a home or holiday home in Norway as well as a suitable place to stay during the quarantine period. When you arrive in Norway from a high-risk country, you should travel directly to an appropriate place to stay during quarantine, preferably by private transport. If you need to use public transport, wearing a face mask throughout the journey is strongly required. What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?All travellers entering Norway from countries or regions that are defined as high transmission areas will have to quarantine for 10 days in a designated hotel. The requirement to stay in a designated hotel does not apply to people who reside in Norway or own a home or holiday home in Norway as well as a suitable place to stay during the quarantine period. When you arrive in Norway from a high-risk country, you should travel directly to an appropriate place to stay during quarantine, preferably by private transport. If you need to use public transport, wearing a face mask throughout the journey is strongly required. Map with risk classification Furthermore, people coming from high-risk or striped areas must provide a certificate of a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours before entry. The certificate must be in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, English, French or German. Foreign nationals who cannot document a negative Covid-19 test upon arrival can be refused entry to Norway. This requirement does not apply to Norwegians, people living in Norway, people in transit or people who frequently cross the border from Sweden and Finland for work purposes. Some exceptions may occur as well. Find out more: 07.12.2020 Entry RestrictionsEntry from EU Member States + Schengen Associated countries is allowed without restrictions, unless a country or region is defined as high transmission area. The Norwegian Institute of Public Health provides a map of affected areas, which is updated regularly. All travellers entering Norway from countries or regions that are defined as high transmission areas will have to quarantine for 10 days in a designated hotel. The requirement to stay in a designated hotel does not apply to people who reside in Norway or own a home or holiday home in Norway as well as a suitable place to stay during the quarantine period. When you arrive in Norway from a high-risk country, you should travel directly to an appropriate place to stay during quarantine, preferably by private transport. If you need to use public transport, wearing a face mask throughout the journey is strongly required. Rules and ExceptionsMap with risk classification Furthermore, people coming from high-risk or striped areas must provide a certificate of a negative COVID-19 test taken less than 72 hours before entry. The certificate must be in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, English, French or German. Foreign nationals who cannot document a negative Covid-19 test upon arrival can be refused entry to Norway. This requirement does not apply to Norwegians, people living in Norway, people in transit or people who frequently cross the border from Sweden and Finland for work purposes. Some exceptions may occur as well. TransitTransit is possible for citizens of EU Member States + Schengen Associated countries. Third country nationalsAll travellers entering Norway from countries or regions that are defined as high transmission areas will have to quarantine for 10 days in a designated hotel. The requirement to stay in a designated hotel does not apply to people who reside in Norway or own a home or holiday home in Norway as well as a suitable place to stay during the quarantine period. When you arrive in Norway from a high-risk country, you should travel directly to an appropriate place to stay during quarantine, preferably by private transport. If you need to use public transport, wearing a face mask throughout the journey is strongly required. Map with risk classification Furthermore, people coming from high-risk or striped areas must provide a certificate of a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours before entry. The certificate must be in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, English, French or German. Foreign nationals who cannot document a negative Covid-19 test upon arrival can be refused entry to Norway. This requirement does not apply to Norwegians, people living in Norway, people in transit or people who frequently cross the border from Sweden and Finland for work purposes. Some exceptions may occur as well. Mandatory Travel DocumentationNo additional documentation is required. Find out more:07.12.2020 Entry RestrictionsEntry from EU Member States + Schengen Associated countries is allowed without restrictions, unless a country or region is defined as high transmission area. The Norwegian Institute of Public Health provides a map of affected areas, which is updated regularly. All travellers entering Norway from countries or regions that are defined as high transmission areas will have to quarantine for 10 days in a designated hotel. The requirement to stay in a designated hotel does not apply to people who reside in Norway or own a home or holiday home in Norway as well as a suitable place to stay during the quarantine period. When you arrive in Norway from a high-risk country, you should travel directly to an appropriate place to stay during quarantine, preferably by private transport. If you need to use public transport, wearing a face mask throughout the journey is strongly required. Rules and Exceptions
18.08.2020 Travelling to Norway The updated map showing areas affected by quarantine upon arrival in Norway is available on the Norwegian Institute of Public Health website. Travelling from Norway or returning to Norway Rules and Exceptions Map with risk classification Furthermore, people coming from high-risk or striped areas must provide a certificate of a negative COVID-19 test taken less than 72 hours before entry. The certificate must be in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, English, French or German. Foreign nationals who cannot document a negative Covid-19 test upon arrival can be refused entry to Norway. This requirement does not apply to Norwegians, people living in Norway, people in transit or people who frequently cross the border from Sweden and Finland for work purposes. Some exceptions may occur as well. TransitTransit is possible for citizens of EU Member States + Schengen Associated countries. Third country nationalsAll travellers entering Norway from countries or regions that are defined as high transmission areas will have to quarantine for 10 days in a designated hotel. The requirement to stay in a designated hotel does not apply to people who reside in Norway or own a home or holiday home in Norway as well as a suitable place to stay during the quarantine period. When you arrive in Norway from a high-risk country, you should travel directly to an appropriate place to stay during quarantine, preferably by private transport. If you need to use public transport, wearing a face mask throughout the journey is strongly required. Map with risk classification Furthermore, people coming from high-risk or striped areas must provide a certificate of a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours before entry. The certificate must be in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, English, French or German. Foreign nationals who cannot document a negative Covid-19 test upon arrival can be refused entry to Norway. This requirement does not apply to Norwegians, people living in Norway, people in transit or people who frequently cross the border from Sweden and Finland for work purposes. Some exceptions may occur as well. Mandatory Travel DocumentationNo additional documentation is required. Find out more:
18.08.2020 Travelling to Norway The updated map showing areas affected by quarantine upon arrival in Norway is available on the Norwegian Institute of Public Health website. Travelling from Norway or returning to Norway Rules and Exceptions Map with risk classification https://www.fhi.no/en/ Documents you need to travel in Europe | ||
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30.03.2020 The English version of the Norwegian Customs website ( https://www.toll.no/en/) includes a section with frequently asked FAQ regarding COVID-19The information on the website will be updated continuously. For questions relating to travel and other measures taken against the spread of COVID-19, please visit the Norwegian Institute of Public Health's homepage at www.fhi.no. If you have any questions about customs clearance, please call our information centre on (+47) 22 86 03 12. |
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Quarantine for 14 days for everyone coming from outside the Nordic countries. (12.03.2020) In addition, the Norwegian Institute of Health encourages everyone to avoid journeys that are not strictly necessary (both domestic and international). Start date: 12.03.2020 End date: 26.03.2020 Further information: https://www.fhi.no/en/news/2020/norwegian-directorate-of-health-implemen... |
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Information about travel restrictions and impact on transport
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03.11.2022 Norway: Implementation of mobility package - New rules for road transport
The Ministry of Transport and Communications in Norway has adopted new rules on driving and rest periods for drivers, the use of tachographs in vehicles and rules on occupational and market access to the road transport market.
- Requirement that the vehicle return to the country of entry every 8 weeks.
- Introduction of driving and rest time rules for international transport by vans with a permissible gross weight between 2.5 and 3.5 tonnes. More information on the new rules (in Norwegian): here, here and here. In Norway, the implementation of Directive 2020/1057 on posting has not been defined yet. More information will come following the public consultation from the Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion. Additional information on the implementation of the mobility package in Norway can be found in the Journey Planning Information: goods and passengers. Source: Guretruck, NLF, IRU ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 29.11.2021 COVID-19 Update new regulations in NorwayNew regulations were introduced in Norway last Friday. The Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communication provided the following information As from 26 November 2021, the Norwegian Government has re-introduced requirements for a negative test before entry and extend the current requirements for testing and entry registration upon entry to Norway. Persons who carry out commercial freight and passenger transport, or who are on their way to or from such assignment, shall be exempted from the requirement for a test carried out before arrival to Norway. Professional drivers in cross-border commercial transport are also exempt from testing at the border upon arrival Norway. However, it has been introduced that b as a general rule b all travellers must register in the entry registration system. This rule also applies to professional drivers and applies to both Norwegian and foreign citizens. All visitors have to present such confirmation and possibly corona certificate to the police upon inspection. The entry registration form is available here. Source: NLF _______________________________________________________________________________________ | ||||
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| icon | false | title | Remarks from the International Road Transport Union04.01.2021 Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak: New testing and registration rules in Norway New measures have been introduced in Norway relating to the registration of persons entering the country. Mandatory testing has also been introduced. 1) Registration for people entering the country: - Every person, including professional drivers, entering Norway should register. More information can be found here. 2) Obligatory testing of travellers: - All people entering Norway should be tested. There are some exceptions from mandatory testing. Children under the age of 12 do not need to be tested. Personnel with critical social functions, border commuters, long distance drivers and diplomats are others that are exempted. 3) Updated quarantine rules: Source: NLF
19.06.2020 As from 19 June, mandatory quarantine in Norway has been reduced from 14 to 10 days. This reduction applies to people travelling for work reasons and tourists that come from the following countries: Finland (including Åland), Denmark, Iceland, Greenland, The Faroe Islands and Svalbard. Due to the situation in Sweden, travellers from Sweden (except from Gotland) still have to quarantine for 10 days. More information can be found here. Source: NLF
19.05.2020 As from 14 May, the relaxations of driving and rest time rules have ceased to apply in Norway. The government decided not to prolong them, therefore drivers operating in Norway should comply with the original provisions. Source: NLF
04.05.2020 In an effort to reduce the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19), the Norwegian border control measures will be extended for 90 days, after 15 May. The current measures in place involve the posting of police and military employees at border stations in order to control persons crossing the borders. It is important for truck drivers to have their passport and driving license readily available when crossing the border. Source: NLF
16.04.2020 On 15 April, rules on driving and rest times were relaxed in Norway. Relaxations will apply only for freight transport operations until 24:00 of 13 May and are as follows: · The daily driving time is extended from 9 hours to 11 hours. · Maximum weekly driving time raised from 56 hours to 58 hours. · Maximum fortnightly driving limit raised from 90 hours to 96 hours. · Reduction of the daily rest from 11 hours to 9 hours. · A weekly rest of a minimum of 24 hours must be followed by a weekly rest of 45 hours, meaning a reduced weekly rest is allowed every other week. The reduced weekly rest does not have to be compensated. Source: NLF
26.03.2020 On border crossings between Norway and neighbouring countries, controls and prioritisation of goods are the following:
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