Norway: Authorities maintaining international entry restrictions as of Nov. 9 due to COVID-19 activity /update 55

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Authorities in Norway are maintaining international entry restrictions imposed to combat the spread of COVID-19 as of Nov. 9; domestic restrictions were previously lifted Sept. 25.

Entry is permitted from EEA and Schengen Area countries, in addition to Switzerland, the UK, and countries designated as purple; as of Nov. 9, this includes Argentina, Bahrain, Colombia, Kuwait, Namibia, New Zealand, Peru, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Taiwan, UAE, and Uruguay. Nonessential travel from other countries remains prohibited; exceptions are in place for EU/EEA citizens and residents, their close family members, and limited categories of essential workers. Entry is also permitted for individuals with a certificate of vaccination or recovery from COVID-19 that is linked to the EU Digital Covid Certificate Gateway or issued by authorities in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, or the UK.

Norway uses the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) assessments of countries' COVID-19 risk profiles to assign international entry restrictions. Travelers who have only visited green and orange areas in the previous 10 days can enter without restriction. Travelers with a valid certificate of vaccination or recovery from COVID-19 can enter without additional restriction. All other permitted travelers must fill out a registration form 72 hours before arrival, submit to a test on arrival in Norway, and quarantine for 10 days on arrival. Travelers without suitable accommodation for self-isolation must stay in designated quarantine hotels. Quarantine can be ended early following a negative COVID-19 test taken no less than three days after arrival. A questionnaire detailing entry restrictions based on specific itineraries is available by clicking here.

A regularly updated list of countries by color designation is available by clicking here. The registration form required for travelers from certain countries is available by clicking here.

Authorities could reimpose, extend, further ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions.

Resources

Government of Norway
Registration Form for International Arrivals
Schengen Area Countries