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The borders of Norway have reopened for tourists from the EU/EEA since 5 July 2021. And that is great news! You can enter Norway without quarantine if you are from a green country. Also tourists from EU countries that have not turned green (orange and red countries), but have a valid and verifiable COVID certificate (EUDCC) can enter Norway now. Subscribe to our newsletter, and we keep you updated about the reopening of the Norwegian borders. In general, keep in mind that rules change frequently (weekly). Read the FAQ below for more details and answers on questions you might have.
Latest updates:
Last Monday (26 July, 00:00) The Netherlands, Spain and Crete (Greece) has turned dark red. That means if you do not have an EUDCC certificate then you have to stay in a quarantine hotel after entering Norway. If you have a valid EUDCC (you are fully vaccinated) you do not have to go in quarantine and you can travel to your destination without any problem. Estonia, Liechtenstein and Switzerland has turned orange last Monday, so if you have not an EUDCC you can enter, but you have to go in quarantine.
Monday 2 August (00:00) Italy, France and Iceland will turn red. There are also changes in certain areas of Sweden, Finland and Denmark. With a valid EUDCC you can still enter Norway without quarantine.
The color map will be updated each Monday at midnight (00:00). Below is the map with the current situation.
Latest updates:
Last Monday (26 July, 00:00) The Netherlands, Spain and Crete (Greece) has turned dark red. That means if you do not have an EUDCC certificate then you have to stay in a quarantine hotel after entering Norway. If you have a valid EUDCC (you are fully vaccinated) you do not have to go in quarantine and you can travel to your destination without any problem. Estonia, Liechtenstein and Switzerland has turned orange last Monday, so if you have not an EUDCC you can enter, but you have to go in quarantine.
Monday 2 August (00:00) Italy, France and Iceland will turn red. There are also changes in certain areas of Sweden, Finland and Denmark. With a valid EUDCC you can still enter Norway without quarantine.
The color map will be updated each Monday at midnight (00:00). Below is the map with the current situation.
FAQ
I HAVE AN EU CERTIFICATE. CAN I ENTER NORWAY?
European travellers who are fully vaccinated or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the past 6 months, and who can document this with a verifiable COVID-19 certificate (EUDCC) that is connected to the EUDCC gateway, will be able to cross the borders of Norway freely, regardless of which European country they are travelling from (including Swiss). It does not matter which color your country has (red, dark red, orange or green). What we know now is that you must had your second vaccination longer than 14 days ago before traveling, otherwise you might been sent to a quarantine hotel when you enter Norway. If you had a vaccine that only needs one dose, then also wait 14 days before travelling to Norway.
The rules are complicated. For a better understanding you have to answer two separate questions: (1) Can I enter Norway from my country, and if you can enter (2) do I have to go in quarantine or in a quarantine hotel.
The rules are complicated. For a better understanding you have to answer two separate questions: (1) Can I enter Norway from my country, and if you can enter (2) do I have to go in quarantine or in a quarantine hotel.
WHAT IS A VALID EUDCC (CERTIFICATE)?
The EU Digital COVID Certificate (EUDCC) is provided by your government if your are fully vaccinated or you recovered from COVID-19 in the past 6 months. The EUDCC is usually a QR-code in a mobile phone app provided by your government. An EUDCC with only a negative test result is not valid in Norway. Your second dose has to be given to you more than 14 days before entering Norway.
GREEN COUNTRY, BUT I DO NOT HAVE AN EUDCC
If you are coming from a green country and you do not have an valid EUDCC you can enter Norway, but you have to register yourself upon arrival. You do not have to go in quarantine. But in general we do not recommend traveling without an EUDCC. Remember officials can ask a proof that you live in a green country and that you can proof that you have been there the last 10 days.
DO I HAVE TO GO IN QUARANTINE?
If you come from a green country you can enter Norway you do not have to go in quarantine after entering Norway. If you have a valid EUDCC, and you come from a red or orange country you don't have to go into quarantine.
WHICH COUNTRIES WILL BE GREEN SOON?
Every Monday there will be an update on the map with the colors of the countries. We will publish updates on this webpage as soon as information is available.
CAN I BOOK TRAVELS OR COURSES NOW?
You can book any course or travel that you want. All our trips and courses have a re-booking guarantee free of cost (this means you can change your trip to a new date without costs). Safe and no worries! Choose a month and check our travel program.
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WHAT IS A RE-BOOKING GUARANTEE?
Re-booking is postponing your trip to a later date due to a Corona related issue like: you are infected, a family member is sick or you cannot leave your country or enter Norway. Re-booking is free of cost and hassle. You can re-book to any date one year ahead (and in some cases more). You do not have to choose a new date immediately after cancellation.
IS NORWAY SAFE TO TRAVEL?
Norway is a safe place for traveling and the country is huge and has a small amount of inhabitants (a bit more than 5 million). Most people live in the south. Norway has not had huge numbers of infections, thanks to strict measurements, travel restriction and closed borders.
WHAT ABOUT THE UK?
The UK is at this moment dark red. This means that you have to stay in a quarantine hotel first after arrival. The UK is currently not (yet) connected to the EUDCC gateway. That means that your vaccination status can not be verified.
WHEN DOES A COUNTRY TURNS GREEN?
Green countries have a low rate of infection, this is reevaluated weekly (every Friday) by the Norwegian government. The new colors and rules are in force every Monday at 00:00.
WHICH COUNTRIES ARE CONNECTED TO EUDCC GATEWAY?
All EU/EEA/SCHENGEN countries including Swiss. There are still talks going on between the UK and the EC about connection to the gateway.
WHERE CAN I FIND RESPOURCES OF THE NORWEGIAN GOVERNMENT?
Here are the official pages:
NIPH, Norwegian Institute of Public Health
UDI, Immigration office (Norwegian Directorate of immigration)
Helsenorge (Norwegian Directorate of Health)
Regjeringen.no (Norwegian Government)
NIPH, Norwegian Institute of Public Health
UDI, Immigration office (Norwegian Directorate of immigration)
Helsenorge (Norwegian Directorate of Health)
Regjeringen.no (Norwegian Government)
WHAT IS A QUARANTINE HOTEL?
A quarantine is a hotel appointed by the Norwegian government where you can do the quarantine period. The prices are fixed (500 NOK, 50 EUR per night). It includes 3 meals daily. You cannot choose a hotel yourself, that will be done by the local authorities at the airport of arrival. So also a reservation is not needed. The hotels have internet, so you can do you (home-office) work or other things there. In the hotel you have access to COVID-testing. You can go out for a walk or do some shopping. If you come from a dark red European country and you do not have a valid EUDCC you have to stay in a quarantine hotel. If you come from an orange or red country you can do the quarantine also on a home address. Because most tourists have no valid home address in Norway that meets the requirements you will be sent to a quarantine hotel.
SOME THINGS YOU SHOULD NOT DO
If you come from a green country and you do not have an EUDCC then you should avoid going in transit (change flights) in a orange or red country. If you do you have to go in quarantine upon arrival in Norway.
CHECK THE COLOUR OF YOUR COUNTRY
