Norway
Warnings and insurance
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help British nationals make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
Extreme weather warning for southern Norway
Be aware of the current extreme weather warning issued for southern Norway due to heavy rain and risk of floods and landslides. More information on forecasts and warning levels are available on the Varsom website
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide as well as support for British nationals abroad which includes:
- advice on preparing for travel abroad and reducing risks
- information for women, LGBT+ and disabled travellers
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Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
Update history
2024-09-05 13:22
Information on the new EU Entry/Exit System (EES), planned to be introduced from November 2024 (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-05-13 11:58
This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.
2024-01-09 14:03
Information on Arctic travel (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-10-30 16:20
Information about restrictions on vehicles with Russian licence plates and advice on political demonstrations (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
2023-08-23 12:32
Removal of information on extreme weather in southern Norway (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-08-14 15:26
Updated information on an extreme weather warning issued for southern Norway (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-08-07 15:17
Information on an extreme weather warning issued for southern Norway including Oslo (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-08-04 16:25
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-06-22 10:40
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-06-06 10:16
Updated information on hiring electric cars (‘Safety and Security’ page).
2023-04-05 12:48
Updated information on avalanche risks (‘Summary’ page).
2023-01-20 13:01
Change of information on terrorism (‘Terrorism’ page).
2022-10-12 17:08
Updated link to advice on extreme weather and crises (‘Security and Safety’ pages).
2022-10-05 09:08
Removal of reference to a June 2022 incident (‘Summary’ and ‘Terrorism’ pages).
2022-09-06 16:06
Removal of information on Svalbard coronavirus entry requirements (‘Coronavirus’ page)
2022-07-29 15:40
Removal of information on SAS strikes and updated information about the current terrorism level (‘Summary’ and ‘Terrorism’ pages).
2022-07-06 19:03
“Updated information about the current SAS airline strike that is currently impacting UK travellers booked to fly in Norway and limiting options in and out of Svalbard (‘Summary’ and ‘Svalbard’ pages)
2022-07-06 18:52
“Updated information about the current SAS airline strike that is currently impacting UK travellers booked to fly in Norway and limiting options in and out of Svalbard (‘Summary’ and ‘Svalbard Terrorism’ pages)”
2022-06-29 10:47
The Norwegian authorities have raised the threat level, following the shooting incident in Oslo on 25 June (‘Summary’ and ‘Terrorism’ pages)
2022-06-27 18:05
Oslo Police has asked people not to attend a solidarity rally planned for 1930 (local time) on Monday 27 June outside Oslo City Hall.
2022-06-25 11:08
Addition of information following an attack on a bar in Oslo on 25 June (‘Summary’ and ‘Terrorism’ pages)
2022-05-12 15:14
Clarification about current passport validity (‘Entry requirements’ page)