FHI thinks Norwegians could start traveling again towards the end of May
FHI’s director of infection control, Geir Bukholm, believes the borders could reopen at the end of May after everyone over the age of 45 has…
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Norwegian government bans all unnecessary travel to Norway
Entry to Norway will only be allowed to persons with a necessary purpose for travel from the night to Friday, the Norwegian government has decided….
From today, stricter rules for testing and quarantine apply in Norway. Here are the details
The requirement to present a negative SARS-CoV-2 test prior to arrival when traveling to Norway is being amended to require a test taken 24 hours…
Norway is introducing mandatory corona testing for all people arriving in the country from January 2
The Norwegian government is introducing an obligation to test for COVID-19 for people traveling to Norway from January 2, 2021. The test must be performed…
Official update: No direct flights from the UK to Norway before December 29
Norway will continue its ban on direct flights from the United Kingdom until December 29 at noon in order to prevent the spread of the…
Official update: Norway extends travel ban for direct flights from the UK until Christmas
Norway decided to extend its travel ban for direct flights from the UK until and including Christmas Day. The travel ban could be continued after…
Today, Norway will decide whether to extend its travel ban for direct flights from the UK
On Wednesday, Norway will decide whether to extend its ban on direct flights from the United Kingdom. “We are following the situation closely,” State Secretary…
British government fears food shortages after landslide of travel bans from other countries
The British fear food shortages at Christmas, and the government has been summoned to an emergency meeting. In the last 24 hours, Canada, Denmark, and…
It’s official: Norway introduces travel ban from UK, one flight already cancelled
The Norwegian government is stopping entry from the UK to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus variant. One flight has already been canceled. Minister…
Health Minister: The government is considering stopping all flights from the UK to Norway
The Norwegian government is considering stopping all flights from the UK, Minister of Health Bent Høie said. “It could happen on short notice,” he added….
More family members can now come to Norway. Here are the details
Last week, the Norwegian government decided to allow more family members from outside the EU/EEA to visit relatives in Norway. Grandparents are among those who…
Norway labels all of Sweden “red” in new travel map
In line with the National Institute of Public Health (FHI) recommendations, the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has introduced an entry quarantine for the Kalmar…
Grandparents and some relatives from third countries can now visit family in Norway
From October 21, more family members from third countries can visit relatives in Norway, including grandparents and established partners’ children. The rules on entry quarantine…
It’s official: Norway declares entire Europe outside Nordic region “red”
The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has decided to put Cyprus, Latvia, and Liechtenstein on its list of “red” countries. Now, the whole of Europe…
Norway puts several Swedish regions on “red” list
The Norwegian government now advises against travel that is not strictly necessary to the Swedish regions Blekinge and Södermanland, as well as the Finnish region…
No exceptions: Norwegian Prime Minister refuses to open border to Sweden
Prime Minister Erna Solberg (H) had to disappoint her Swedish counterpart Stefan Löfven when she spoke to him on Monday. Norway will not open its…
Norway extends advice against travel until January 15. Here are the details
The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs decided to uphold its global travel guidelines against non-essential travel to all countries in the Schengen area/EEA, apart from…
Finland puts Norway on “red” list
On Thursday, Finland introduced a quarantine obligation for people traveling to the country from Norway, with the exception of those who live in the border…
