Reviewed: 10 July 2023, 09:13 NZST
Still current at: 19 May 2024

COVID-19

If you are planning international travel at this time, please read our COVID-19 related travel advice here, alongside our destination specific travel advice below.

Exercise normal safety and security precautions

Exercise normal safety and security precautions in Norway (level 1 of 4).

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Norway

Terrorism
Terrorist groups, individuals returning from Europe from areas of conflict, and individuals adhering to various forms of extremist ideologies, continue to make threats to conduct attacks in Norway and across Europe. Individuals and groups adhering to various ideologies have conducted attacks in the past.

Norwegian authorities occasionally make arrests of terrorism suspects and recommend heightened vigilance due to the ongoing risk.

In June 2022, a gunman shot at people in 3 venues in Oslo. 3 people were killed, and several others were injured.

In August 2019, a gunman attempted an attack on the Al-Noor Mosque in Baerum, outside Oslo.

In April 2017, an explosive device was found and detonated by Norwegian authorities in Central Oslo.

The Norwegian Police Security Service (PST) maintain a national terrorism threat level for Norway.

New Zealanders in Norway are advised to keep themselves informed of potential risks to safety and security by monitoring the media and other local information sources. We recommend following any instructions issued by the local authorities and exercising a high degree of vigilance in public places.

Crime
Whilst the crime rate in Norway is low, petty crime (such as pick pocketing and bag snatching) is more common over the summer tourist season and occurs in larger cities, in particular Oslo. Be particularly alert of your surroundings and aware of your belongings around airports, trains and metro stations, hotel lobbies and restaurants. Avoid poorly lit and isolated areas after dark, including the streets around Olso’s Central Railway station.

General Travel Advice
Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe and can include lengthy imprisonment or fines.

New Zealanders travelling or living in Norway should have a comprehensive travel insurance policy in place that includes provision for medical evacuation by air.

New Zealanders in Norway are encouraged to register their details with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Travel tips

The New Zealand Embassy Stockholm, Sweden is accredited to Norway

Street Address 6 Skarpögatan, Östermalm 115 93, Stockholm, Sweden Postal Address New Zealand Embassy, 6 Skarpögatan, Östermalm 115 93, Stockholm, Sweden Telephone +46 8 400 172 70 Emergency Telephone +64 99 20 20 20 (New Zealand) Email NZEmbassyStockholm@mfat.govt.nz Web Site https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/europe/sweden/new-zealand-embassy/ Hours Mon - Fri, 9am - 4pm. Visitors to the embassy are by appointment only.