Norway announced stricter entry rules for foreign nationals who seek entry to Norway. In general, only foreign nationals who reside in Norway will be permitted to enter.
Exemptions still apply for certain groups, including “seafarers” and “foreign nationals who work in critical public functions”.
In the Regulations regarding entry restrictions for foreign nationals out of concern for public health, the term “seafarers” is defined as follows:
Seafarers, en route to or from active service, with an identity card as specified in section 2-8 of the Immigration Regulations or a Philippine Seafarer’s Identification and Record Book or a Philippine national passport as specified in section 3-1 (j) of the Immigration Regulations
The testing, travel registration and quarantine requirements will remain in force for travellers who are exempt from the entry restrictions.
What is more, all Norwegian nationals may continue to travel into Norway.
The amendments are in effect from Friday 29 January 2021. Foreign nationals who have already started their journey to Norway when the restrictions took effect will be granted entry.
