Norge

Oversigt

Norway is a stable and peaceful country, and as such there are limited threats or risks to foreign nationals. The most pertinent risk to foreign nationals is increasing low-level crime. Police figures suggest theft, which includes pick-pocketing, increased by 20 percent in 2012.

Norway’s geographical location means that winters can be severe, with temperatures dropping to -40° Celsius in some areas. Heavy snowfall, gales and severe rains are also frequent during the winter months and these conditions can cause traffic disruption.

Sundhed, sygdomme og vaccination

There are no immunisations or medications necessary before travelling to Norway. Travellers are encouraged to have their routine vaccinations such as measles/mumps/rubella (MMR), diphtheria/pertussis/tetanus (DPT) and poliovirus if they are not up to date, Hepatitis B and influenza (particularly during the flu season, which runs from November through April).

All travellers should bring enough supply of their prescription medicines. Before having fish or mussels harvested off the coast from fjords or lakes, health authorities suggest consulting with local advice.

The health care facilities in Norway are of a very good quality but may be limited in some remote areas. They may expect payment in cash so travellers are advised to bring with them their insurance card, claim forms and other relevant documents. Some trauma centres and emergency rooms have no walk-in or drive-in access and is only available through ambulance. As precaution, it is wise to have medical insurance and to make sure that it includes evacuation should this be necessary.

Pas

Nationals from countries within the Schengen area do not necessarily need to show their passport but they must produce evidence of their EU nationality, i.e. national identity card or a valid passport. European nationals from non-Schengen countries will need to provide a passport that is valid for the duration of their stay. Non-European nationals will need a passport valid for three months.

Visum

Norway is a member of the Schengen co-operation/EEA therefore nationals from countries within the Schengen area do not need a visa to enter the country.

For some nationals a visa is required as well. Visit the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration website at http://www.udi.no/defaultRedesign.aspx?id=2112  to view the list of visa-free countries. Since regulations are constantly changing it is advisable that all travellers contact their nearest Embassy/Consulate for further details before traveling.

Travellers, except from the Schengen area, may need to demonstrate they have sufficient funds for their stay and a return ticket. 

For additional information visit TLCS at http://www.tlcsvisas.com/tlcs/  

Travellers can find information regarding which nationalities require a Schengen visa for entry into Norway at the European Commission Visa Policy website.