All visitors to
Norway must have sufficient funds, return or onward tickets and all documents needed for further travel. Passports should be valid for at least the period of intended stay, or if a visa is required, for two months after the expiry date of the visa. Some European countries require only their National Identity Card if coming as a tourist to Norway. The borderless region known as the Schengen area includes the following countries:
Austria,
Belgium,
Czech Republic,
Denmark,
Estonia,
Finland,
France,
Germany,
Greece,
Hungary,
Iceland,
Italy,
Latvia,
Lithuania,
Luxembourg,
Malta, The
Netherlands, Norway,
Poland,
Portugal,
Slovakia,
Slovenia,
Spain and
Sweden. All these countries issue a standard Schengen visa that has a multiple entry option that allows the holder to travel freely within the borders of all.
Americans: United States citizens require a valid passport but no visa is needed for stays of up to three months in any six-month period.
UK nationals: British Citizens, British Overseas Territories Citizens (
Bermuda) and passport holders with the right to abode in the
UK must have a valid passport, but no visa is required for stays of up to three months in any six-month period.
Canadians: Canadians must have a valid passport but no visa is required for a stay of up to three months in any six-month period.
Australians: Australians must have a valid passport but no visa is required for a stay of up to three months in any six-month period.
South Africans: South Africans require a passport valid for at least two months beyond the visa expiry date. A visa is required for travel to Norway.
Irish nationals: Irish nationals must have a valid passport but no visa is required for stays of up to three months in any six-month period.
New Zealanders: New Zealand citizens must have a valid passport but no visa is required for a stay of up to three months in any six-month period.
Health
Travelers should seek local advice before eating certain types of fish from the lakes and fjords and mussels from along the coast. The standard of healthcare is high. A reciprocal agreement exists between UK and Norway under which British nationals are covered for emergency treatment while visiting Norway as long as they hold a
European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Travelers should ensure that they have adequate travel and medical insurance.
Safety
Norway is a safe country in which to travel, however travelers should still take sensible precautions to avoid petty-theft.
