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Norway

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This fact sheet is for UK nationals only. Please note if you are not a UK passport holder you will need to check with your relevant Country Embassy.

Norway travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)See FCDO website for  information
Norway in the United KingdomNorway Embassy in UK
GHIC not valid in Norway – private health insurance neededInsurance
Entry requirements - Norway travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)Entry Requirements and visa information
NaTHNaC - Norway (travelhealthpro.org.uk)Health information

 

BRITISH EMBASSY IN NORWAY

Thomas Heftyesgate 8,

Oslo

0244 Norway

 

Telephone: (+47) 23 13 27 00

www.gov.uk/contact-consulate-oslo

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

 

Ambulance113
Fire110
Police112

 

BEFORE TRAVELLING

 

Before travelling please always check for up to date information.  Up-to-date information for UK Nationals travelling can be found at UK and the world - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

  • Safety and security
  • Terrorism
  • Local laws and customs
  • Entry requirements
  • Health
  • Natural Disasters
  • Money

 

COUNTRY FACTS

 

Capital cityOslo
LanguageBokmal Norwegian, Nynorsk Norwegian
CurrencyNorwegian Krone
Phone Code+47
Internet Code.no
Time ZoneUTC+1 (1 hour ahead of UK)
Drives onRight
Plug TypesType C, Type F
Drinking WaterSafe to drink
ReligionChurch of Norway (Evangelical Lutheran – official) 82.1%, unspecified 7.5%
Significant DatesMay 17 – Constitution Day