Rules for entry to Norway and restrictions for everyday life due to Covid-19

Updated 13 July 2021

The content of this page concerns rules for entry to Norway, but the restrictions for everyday life in Norway are also discussed in the links. Both sets of rules are equally important.

Travel to Norway (updated 07 July 2021)

Due to constant changes in the authorities' restrictions, you your-self are responsible for keeping up to date on current legislation whether you already live in Norway or will move to Norway in the near future. Please follow the links below:

NIPH Norwegian Institute of Public Health (In Norwegian: FHI): Entry quarantine upon arrival in Norway from red and yellow countries/regions (Updated 12 July .2021)

These requirements still apply:

• Quarantine when entering Norway - The regulations are changing often and quickly. (Last updated 05 July 2021)
• Everyone who travels to Norway must familiarize themselves with, fill in and sign this form (pdf) before entering Norway.

Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) - on Coronavirus.

Helse Norge: Norwegian health services - on Coronavirus

The Norwegian Police: Border and border crossing

The Norwegian Government on the Coronavirus Situation:

Testing if you have symptoms

Norwegian authorities emphasize the importance of us all testing ourselves if we experience any kind of symptoms - even after the imposed quarantine. It is free to be tested and performed in the municipality you live in:

• Grimstad municipality - Coronavirus information in several languages - Choose "English" in the top line
• Kristiansand health, welfare and care in general (choose language in the top line)   

Appointment with the Police when in Norway

All have to show patience because there is a long queue to get an appointment.

Citizens outside the EU are given priority, so EU citizens must be even more patient. (Scandinavian citizens only need to meet with the Tax Administration.)

Secrets of Kristiansand

Monthly in the period from October to May each year, we have usually met in Kristiansand to get to know other people in the same situation. Unfortunately, we cannot arrange these meetings yet, but will send you an invitation via email when it is allowed again.