The regulations for entry to Norway
In order to limit import infection, foreigners' access to Norway has been tightened sharply. The police can reject foreigners (deny entry to Norway) on the border for public health reasons.
These are the regulations that determine who can travel to Norway
- You can find the Interim Act relating to entry restrictions here (external website)
- You can find the Regulations relating to entry restrictions here (external website)
Entry quarantine to Norway
- The regulations for entry quarantine can be found here (external website)(link only in Norwegian)
For information on which entry rules apply to different groups, see:
- Entry to Norway for all citizens
- EU/EEA citizen: Currently in Norway
- Citizens of countries outside EU/EEA: Currently in Norway
Processing of visa applications
Due to the coronavirus outbreak, Norway will now normally reject applications for Schengen visas. Visas can only be granted in extraordinary situations. See New instructions on processing visa cases and the UDI's instructions on visas (external website) (link only in Norwegian) and residence permits during the corona visa outbreak (external website)(link only in Norwegian).