The Norwegian Government in its efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in airports and ports of the country, has decided to impose additional measures and apply travel restrictions

On 15th and 16th March 2020 the Norwegian government has taken additional measures in order to safeguard public health in connection with the outbreak of COVID-19, as below:

From Monday, March 16, 2020, 08:00 hours, the government will be closing the borders to foreign nationals without a residence permit in Norway.

Exemptions will be provided for European Economic Area (EEA) citizens and their family members who reside in Norway. Similar exemptions will be provided for EEA citizens who work in Norway.

Furthermore, temporary strict controls will be implemented in the points of entry/exit in the borders of Norway with the Schengen countries.

The airports will be open for international flights enabling tourists/foreign nationals to travel out of the country. Aircrafts from abroad will be landing at Norwegian airports in the coming week, allowing Norwegians to return home.

All individuals entering Norway from any country of origin are obliged to self-quarantine for 14 days after arrival.