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Can I go to Norway? Travel restrictions from the UK explained

By Sarah James

As of Friday 18 March 2022, all Covid travel rules have been dropped in the UK. This means that any travellers returning to the UK from Norway don't need to take any tests or quarantine on arrival in the UK and no longer need to fill out a passenger locator form . But what are the rules for entering Norway, and which tests are needed? Here’s what you need to know.

What are the entry requirements for Norway?

It's now much easier to travel to and from Norway. There are currently no travel restrictions upon entering Norway – the same rules as prior to the pandemic now apply. As of Tuesday 1 March, travellers arriving into Svalbard no longer have to show evidence of a negative Covid test. 

Wherever you're travelling, it's always best to check the government guidelines for your destination before booking and well ahead of your trip. It's also always wise to get travel insurance with Covid cover . 

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Norway Travel Restrictions

Traveller's COVID-19 vaccination status

Travelling from the United Kingdom to Norway

Open for vaccinated visitors

COVID-19 testing

Not required

Not required for vaccinated visitors

Restaurants

Not required in public spaces and public transportation.

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Can I travel to Norway from the United Kingdom?

Most visitors from the United Kingdom, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Norway.

Can I travel to Norway if I am vaccinated?

Fully vaccinated visitors from the United Kingdom can enter Norway without restrictions.

Can I travel to Norway without being vaccinated?

Unvaccinated visitors from the United Kingdom can enter Norway without restrictions.

Do I need a COVID test to enter Norway?

Visitors from the United Kingdom are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Norway.

Can I travel to Norway without quarantine?

Travellers from the United Kingdom are not required to quarantine.

Do I need to wear a mask in Norway?

Mask usage in Norway is not required in public spaces and public transportation.

Are the restaurants and bars open in Norway?

Restaurants in Norway are open. Bars in Norway are .

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Travel Advisory July 26, 2023

Norway - level 1: exercise normal precautions.

Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. 

Exercise normal precautions in Norway.

Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Norway.  

If you decide to travel to Norway:

• Enroll in the  Smart Traveler Enrollment Program  ( STEP ) to receive travel alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
• Follow the Department of State on  Facebook  and  Twitter .
• Review the  Country Security Report  for Norway.
• Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.
• Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the  Traveler’s Checklist .

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Morgedalsvegen 36, 0378 Oslo, Norway Mailing address: PO Box 4075 AMB, 0244 Oslo, Norway Telephone: +(47) 2130-8540 Emergency After-Hours Telephone: +(47) 2130-8540 Fax: +(47) 2256-2751 Email:   [email protected]

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Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements

COVID-19 Requirements

There are no COVID-related entry requirements for U.S. citizens. 

Visit the  Royal Norwegian Embassy  website for the most current visa information.

Traveling Through Europe:  If you are planning to visit or travel through European countries, you should be familiar with the requirements of the Schengen Agreement. 

• Your passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the period of stay if you plan on transiting a Schengen country; review our U.S. Travelers in Europe page .   
• You will need sufficient proof of funds and a return plane ticket. 
• For additional information about visas for the Schengen area, see the Schengen Visa page.

HIV/AIDS Restrictions:  The U.S. Department of State is unaware of any HIV/AIDS entry restrictions for visitors to or foreign residents of Norway. 

Find information on  dual nationality ,  prevention of international child abduction , and  customs regulations  on our websites.

Safety and Security

Terroris m: Terrorist groups and those inspired by such organizations are intent on attacking U.S. citizens abroad. Terrorists are increasingly using less sophisticated methods of attack – including knives, firearms, and vehicles – to more effectively target crowds. Frequently, their aim is unprotected or vulnerable targets, such as:

• High-profile public events (sporting contests, political rallies, demonstrations, holiday events, celebratory gatherings, etc.)
• Hotels, clubs, and restaurants frequented by tourists
• Places of worship
• Shopping malls and markets
• Public transportation systems (including subways, buses, trains, and scheduled commercial flights) 

For more information, see our Terrorism page. 

Crime:  Norway has a low level of crime and violent crime is uncommon.

• The most likely forms of crime, especially in the Oslo metropolitan area, include residential and office burglaries and petty thefts.
• Pickpocketing and petty theft occur more frequently in major tourist areas, hotel lobbies, train and transit stations, and surrounding areas. The Oslo Central train station is an especially popular area for pickpockets and bag snatchers.
• Although rare, violent and weapons-related crimes do occur in areas known to have drug trafficking and gang problems, such as certain parts of eastern Oslo. As in any other urban area, you should remain aware of your surroundings at all times.

International Financial Scams:   See the  Department of State  and the  FBI  pages for information.

Victims of Crime:  Report crimes to the local police by dialing 112 and contact the U.S. Embassy at +(47) 2130-8540. Remember that local authorities are responsible for investigating and prosecuting the crime.

See our webpage on  help for U.S. victims of crime overseas .

• help you find appropriate medical care
• assist you in reporting a crime to the police
• contact relatives or friends with your written consent
• explain the local criminal justice process in general terms
• provide a list of local attorneys
• provide information on  victim’s compensation programs in the United States
• assist you in accessing Norway’s program to provide financial compensation to victims who suffer serious criminal injuries, via the  Norwegian Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority .
• provide an emergency loan for repatriation to the United States and/or limited medical support in cases of destitution
• help you find accommodation and arrange flights home
• replace a stolen or lost passport

Domestic Violence:  U.S. citizen victims of domestic violence may contact the Embassy for assistance. Victims may also contact:

Police (non-emergency)  02 800  Oslo Emergency Room  116 117  Helpline for Children and Youth  116 111  Hotline for Victims of Sexual Assault  800 57 000  DIXI Center for Victims of Rape  22 44 40 50  Oslo Crisis Center  22 48 03 80  National Association for Victims of Crime  22 16 40 00

Tourism:  The tourism industry is generally regulated, and rules are regularly enforced. Hazardous areas/activities are usually identified with appropriate signage and professional staff is typically on hand in support of organized activities. In the event of an injury, appropriate medical treatment is widely available throughout the country. Outside of a major metropolitan center, it may take more time for first responders and medical professionals to stabilize a patient and provide life-saving assistance. At certain times of year, there are increased risks of avalanche and hidden crevasses in mountainous areas throughout Norway.  Rapid weather changes may also create hazards in backcountry areas.  We encourage you to check with local authorities and websites showing current conditions before engaging in outdoor sporting activities. If you plan to travel to Svalbard, please see more information below. U.S. citizens are encouraged to purchase medical evacuation insurance . 

Local Laws & Special Circumstances

Criminal Penalties:  You are subject to local laws. If you violate local laws, even unknowingly, you may be deported, arrested, or imprisoned. For instance, it is generally illegal to carry knives or other sharp objects in Norway. Individuals establishing a business or practicing a profession that requires additional permits or licensing should seek information from the competent local authorities before practicing or operating a business.  

Furthermore, some laws are also prosecutable in the United States, regardless of local law. For examples, see our website on  crimes against minors abroad  and the  Department of Justice  website.

Arrest Notification:  If you are arrested or detained, ask police or prison officials to notify the U.S. Embassy immediately.  See our  webpage  for further information.

Svalbard:  The Svalbard archipelago consists of nine main islands located midway between mainland Norway and the North Pole.  You need a passport to enter Svalbard.

• Unlike Norway’s mainland, Svalbard is not party to the Schengen Agreement and air travelers to Svalbard from Norway will depart the Schengen Zone prior to boarding.
• Travelers to Svalbard face unique hazards given the extreme weather conditions and limited transport infrastructure.
• The U.S. Embassy has no direct representation on Svalbard, limiting its ability to provide emergency consular services.
• Verify that you have adequate travel, medical, and medical evacuation insurance to cover the potential costs of medical treatment or repatriation before you travel to Svalbard.
• Although road systems exist within the three largest towns – Longyearbyen, Barentsburg, and Ny-Alesund – they do not connect with each other, making sea, snowmobile, or limited air service the only options for traveling throughout Svalbard.
• Tourism to Ny-Alesund is restricted due to its status as a research facility and the danger of polar bear attacks.
• There have been several reported instances of death or injury to tourists in the Svalbard archipelago due to animal attacks and boating incidents, often involving unpredictable weather or ocean conditions.
• In cases of illness or injury, a clinic in Longyearbyen can provide limited emergency care until medical evacuation to Tromsoe is available.
• You should consult the  Svalbard Tourist Board  for the latest travel conditions and information before you go.

Counterfeit and Pirated Goods:  Although counterfeit and pirated goods are prevalent in many countries, they may still be illegal according to local laws. You may also pay fines or have to give them up if you bring them back to the United States.  See the U.S. Department of Justice website for more information.

Child Protection Laws:  The treatment of children is taken very seriously in Norway. All forms of corporal punishment of children are against the law, and any form of violence, humiliating treatment, or neglect may result in the child being taken away from parents by the Norwegian authorities and placed into long-term care by Norway’s social services.

Faith-Based Travelers:  See the following webpages for details:

• Faith-Based Travel Information
• International Religious Freedom Report  – see country reports
• Human Rights Report  – see country reports
• Hajj Fact Sheet for Travelers
• Best Practices for Volunteering Abroad

LGBTQI+Travelers:  There are no legal restrictions on same-sex sexual relations or the organization of LGBTI events in Norway.

See our  LGBTI Travel Information  page and section 6 of our  Human Rights report  for further details.

Travelers with Disabilities:   While in Norway, individuals with disabilities may find accessibility and accommodation very different from that in the United States.

• Oslo Gardermoen International Airport is accessible to wheelchair users and the staff is very helpful with accessibility issues.
• The Oslo subway/light-rail system (T-banen) has above-average wheelchair accessibility.
• Taxi drivers are generally helpful in assisting wheelchair users.  It is possible to order taxis with wheelchair lifts.
• From December to March it is extremely difficult for wheelchair users to navigate Oslo’s streets without assistance due to snow and ice.
• Shopping malls, hotels, public buildings, and most modern structures will have accessible toilets.
• Fewer than half of the restaurants in Norway are wheelchair accessible and many have restrooms located up or down a flight of stairs.
• Many modern public structures, such as shopping centers, substitute inclined moving walkways/ramps for elevators, which are difficult for wheelchair users to use safely.
• Norway’s Tourist Board website  offers accessibility information specifically for ferries.

Students :  See our  Students Abroad  page and  FBI travel tips .

Women Travelers:  See our travel tips for  Women Travelers .

Medical facilities are widely available and of high quality but may be limited outside larger urban areas. The remote and sparse populations in northern Norway and the dependence on ferries to cross fjords of western Norway may affect transportation and ready access to medical facilities. The U.S. Embassy in Oslo maintains a  list of emergency medical and dental clinics  in major cities.

We do not pay medical bills.   Be aware that U.S. Medicare does not apply overseas.

Medical Insurance:   Make sure your health insurance plan provides coverage overseas. Most care providers overseas only accept cash payments. See our webpage for more information on overseas coverage. Visit the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for more information on type of insurance you should consider before you travel overseas.

We strongly recommend  supplemental insurance  to cover medical evacuation.

Vaccinations:   Be up-to-date on all  vaccinations  recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Further health information:

• World Health Organization
• U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  (CDC)

Ambulance services are widely available.

Air Quality:  Visit AirNow Department of State for information on air quality at U.S. Embassies and Consulates. 

Health facilities in general:

• The U.S. Embassy maintains a list of  doctors and hospitals . We do not endorse or recommend any specific medical provider or clinic.
• Adequate health facilities are available throughout the country, but health care in rural areas may be below U.S. standards.
• Medical staff may speak limited English.
• Generally, in public hospitals only minimal staff is available overnight in non-emergency wards. 
• Patients bear all costs for transfer to or between hospitals.
• Psychological and psychiatric services are limited, even in the larger cities, with hospital-based care only available through government institutions.

Medical Tourism and Elective Surgery 

• Visit the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website for information on Medical Tourism, the risks of medical tourism, and what you can do to prepare before traveling to Norway.
• We strongly recommend supplemental insurance  to cover medical evacuation in the event of unforeseen medical complications. 
• Your legal options in case of malpractice are very limited in Norway.  

Pharmaceuticals 

• Exercise caution when purchasing medication overseas. Pharmaceuticals, both over the counter and requiring prescription in the United States, are often more difficult to obtain in Norway. Medication should be purchased in consultation with a medical professional and from reputable establishments.
• U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Food and Drug Administration are responsible for rules governing the transport of medication back to the United States.  Medication purchased abroad must meet their requirements to be legally brought back into the United States.  Medication should be for personal use and must be approved for usage in the United States.  Please visit the U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Food and Drug Administration websites for more information.  
• Norway does not allow the importation of some medications that are legal in the United States by prescription.   Please review Norway’s rules on medications here . 

Assisted Reproductive Technology and Surrogacy

Surrogacy is illegal in Norway.

Adventure Travel 

• Visit the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website for more information about Adventure Travel .
• The tourism industry is generally regulated, and rules are regularly enforced. Hazardous areas/activities are usually identified with appropriate signage and professional staff is typically on hand in support of organized activities.
• In the event of an injury, appropriate medical treatment is widely available throughout the country.  Outside of a major metropolitan center, it may take more time for first responders and medical professionals to stabilize a patient and provide life-saving assistance.
• At certain times of year, there are increased risks of avalanche and hidden crevasses in mountainous areas throughout Norway.  Rapid weather changes may also create hazards in backcountry areas.  We encourage you to check with local authorities and websites showing current conditions before engaging in outdoor sporting activities.
• If you plan to travel to Svalbard, please see more information above.  U.S. citizens are encouraged to purchase medical evacuation insurance.  See our webpage for more information on  insurance providers for overseas coverage .

Travel and Transportation

Road Conditions and Safety:   The maintenance and condition of urban roads is generally good. Rural road conditions are fair, and the availability of roadside assistance is limited.

• Roadside assistance is mainly provided by two service providers in Norway: Viking (phone number +47 06000) and Falck (phone number +47 02222). Both service providers operate with 24/7 duty phones.
• Most roadways beyond the city limits of Oslo and other major cities tend to be simple two-lane roads. In mountainous areas of Norway, the roads tend to be narrow, winding, and have many tunnels.
• Road conditions vary greatly , depending on weather and time of year. Extreme weather, floods, and landslides can occur. This can disrupt both rail and road travel.
• The use of winter tires is mandatory on all motor vehicles from November to April.
• Many mountain roads are closed due to snow from late fall to late spring.

Traffic Laws: Norwegian law requires that drivers always use headlights when driving. Norwegian law also requires drivers to yield to vehicles coming from the right, except in a traffic circle, when drivers are required to yield to vehicles already in the circle.

• Seatbelts are mandatory for drivers and passengers.
• It is illegal to use a hand-held cell phone while driving; violators risk a fine of 1,300 kroner (approximately $215).
• Automatic cameras placed by the police along roadways help enforce speed limits, which are often lower than in other European countries.  Fines – and sometimes even jail time – are imposed for violations.
• The maximum legal blood alcohol content level for driving a car in Norway is .02 percent.  Police conduct frequent road checks with mandatory breathalyzer tests, and driving under the influence can lead to a stiff jail sentence.

Public Transportation:   See our  Road Safety  page for more information. Visit the website of Norway’s  Tourist Board  and the  Norwegian Council for Road Safety .

Aviation Safety Oversight:   The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has assessed the government of Norway’s Civil Aviation Authority as being in compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) aviation safety standards for oversight of Norway’s air carrier operations. Further information may be found on the  FAA’s safety assessment page .

Maritime Travel:  Mariners planning travel to Norway should also check for U.S. maritime advisories and alerts . Information may also be posted to the  U.S. Coast Guard homeport website , and the NGA broadcast warnings .

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• Enroll in the  Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)  to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
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• See the  State Department’s travel website  for the  Worldwide Caution  and  Travel Advisories .
• Follow us on  Twitter  and  Facebook .
• See  traveling safely abroad  for useful travel tips.

Review information about International Parental Child Abduction in  Norway . For additional IPCA-related information, please see the International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act ( ICAPRA ) report.

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Important information about entry requirements for travel to norway and what to do if your flight is disrupted., entry requirements.

We do not accept any responsibility if you cannot travel, or incur any other loss because you have not complied with any passport, visa, immigration requirements or health formalities. You agree to reimburse us in relation to any fines or other losses which we incur as a result of your failure to comply with any passport, visa, immigration requirements or health formalities.

Passport and visas

All guests must present valid travel ID documents when they check-in to a voyage. This can be either:

A valid passport with a validity of six months post-voyage

A national ID card with travel rights (for Nordic residents and residents of Schengen countries)

Please note that a valid passport or EU/Schengen travel ID is required for those travelling on The Svalbard Express. You will not be permitted to disembark the ship while it is docked in Svalbard without one.

All guests should obtain up-to-date advice on passport and visa requirements from the Embassy, High Commission or Consulate of the destination or country(ies) through which you are travelling.  

Important: SMIF

All customers travelling on MS Trollfjord (on the Svalbard Express) must complete a Ship Manifest Information Form (SMIF) ahead of departure. Click here to complete and submit the form.

Vaccinations

There are no compulsory vaccinations or health requirements for travelling to Norway, but it is the responsibility of all passengers to check and make sure they comply with any health requirements at the time of travel. For the most up-to-date guidance, check  the Norwegian Institute for Public Health website .

We suggest you consult your doctor or relevant health authorities about any precautions you should take with regard to deep-vein thrombosis (DVT).

Prohibited items

Hurtigruten complies with ISPS regulations (International Ship and Port Security System) so all luggage is inspected by X-ray/metal detector upon arrival at the port facility or ship. These regulations also include hand baggage scans in all ports of call throughout the course of your voyage.

The below list is not exhaustive. The SSO/Captain are authorised to make a professional judgment as to the legality of any item declared, detected, or discovered on board. 

Prohibited items include:

Illegal drugs, narcotics, and illegal substances

All firearms including replicas imitations, non-firing weapons, starting pistols and their components (including but not limited to the following items: Guns, operational or replicas, ammunition of all types, BB Guns, Compressed Air Guns, including Paint Ball Guns, Flare Guns, Gun Lighters, Gun/Firearms Parts, Pellet Guns, Spear Guns, Starter Pistols, Realistic Replicas of Firearms)

All explosives and replicas (including, but are not limited to, the following items: Blasting Caps, Dynamite, Fireworks, Pyrotechnics, Hand Grenades, Plastic Explosives, Bomb Making Components, Gun Powder)

Pointed weapons and sharp objects (including, but not limited to, the following items: throwing stars, flick- or gravity knifes, daggers, knifes or scissors with blade longer than 7 cm (including folding pocket knives), open razors, Spears or Spears gun, archery equipment, crossbows, crossbow bolts and long bow arrows, sabers, swords, Skean Dhus or Kirpans, axes)

Blunt weapons (including, but not limited to the following items: knuckle dusters, brass knuckles, clubs, coshes, batons, flails or nunchaku and other items adapted or intended for use as an offensive weapon)

Restraining Devices (including, but not limited to the following items: handcuffs, leg or head restraining straps)

High voltage stun devices and items containing incapacitating substances (including, but not limited to the following items: tasers, gas guns, tear gas spray, mace, phosphorus, acid and other dangerous chemicals that could be used to maim or disable, poison)

Flammable substances unless carried in limited quantities (including, but not limited to the following items: petrol, methylated spirits, lighter fuel, paints, thinners, large batteries, etc)

Candles or incense

Compressed gas tanks, bottles, cylinders (including, but not limited to the following items: dive tanks, propane tanks, large aerosol cans)

Items containing heating elements (including, but not limited to the following items: Immersion Heaters, Heating blankets, infrared heaters, water heaters, coffee machines, etc)

Remote-controlled or independent flying devices (including, but not limited to the following items: drones, toys, kites of any kind)

Self-balancing hover boards, air wheels, recreational scooters, Segways

Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB), ham radios, satellite phones, transformers, laser and laser pointers, signalling jamming devices

Flights to Norway

Flying to Norway is one of the most convenient and seamless ways to get to your port of embarkation. To ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience, we highly recommend that you complete your flight check-in process in advance. Please visit your airline's official website approximately 24 to 48 hours before your scheduled flight.

We no longer issue physical tickets as all details are now electronic. When checking in for your flight and/or voyage, we kindly request that you present your valid passport/National ID card.

What is the difference between charter and scheduled flights?

Charter flights.

On selected voyages, we run exclusive charter flights. One of the key benefits of our charters is that you will be exclusively onboard with other Hurtigruten guests, so you'll be able to start your voyage experience before you leave the UK. These flights run throughout the winter, but are a lot more rigid with departure times, dates and airports.

Scheduled flights

With our scheduled flights you have a lot more flexibility when it comes to the date, time, and airport you wish to fly from. This option is perfect for those wanting to take advantage of a pre or post stay in Norway to experience more of the local culture. Bookable through our contact centre, our agents will try to arrange direct flights for you. However, owing to availability, this is not always the case and you might have to fly indirect to Norway.

The finer details

Both the Scheduled and Charter flights run to Bergen from Manchester, London Gatwick, Bristol, Bournemouth,  Birmingham, Glasgow, Newcastle or Leeds, and prices include current taxes and charges. Other regional airports may be possible, but at a surcharge.

Although we will always book direct flights where possible, this isn’t always the case with Scheduled flights.

Our flights do not require API (Advanced Passenger Information) such as passport details.

All the flights and flight-inclusive holidays are financially protected by the ATOL scheme. When you pay you will be supplied with an ATOL Certificate. Please ask for it and check to ensure that everything you booked (flights, hotels, and other services) is listed on it. Please see our booking conditions for further information, or click here for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate. 

Important note:  If your voyage finishes on a Saturday, it is not possible to get a flight connection to London Gatwick on the same day. Please call us for further information.

FAQs: Flight delays and cancellations

Please go to the airport as planned. If you have multiple flights to your destination and the first flight is delayed, please board the flight. It is possible that your flight will still make it on time or the other aircraft will wait for the delayed passengers.   

If you miss a connecting flight, head to the airline’s service desk at the intermittent airport and ask for a new flight to your destination. Often, the airline has already rebooked you. While doing so, please also contact us.  

Please ask the service desk at the airport for an earlier flight if your new departure time will cause you to miss the ship's departure. You should arrive at the airport closest to your departure port at least 90 minutes before the ship departs. If this is not possible, please contact us for further arrangements. 

If you have booked your flights with us:

Please contact us if you have not been automatically rebooked or if your new flight times mean you cannot embark the ship on time. Call our Emergency Handling team and they will be able to look into this and advise on the issue. The telephone number for our Emergency Handling team is + 44 33 08 08 18 84, also detailed within the UK Coastal Express arrival and departure information booklet.

If you have booked your flights through a third party:

Please check your booking on the airline’s website using the reference number from the airline. You may have already have been rebooked to an alternative departure. If you have been automatically rebooked, please check that your new flight arrives in time to embark the ship. You should arrive at the airport closest to your ship’s departure port at least 90 minutes before the ship departs. If the arrival time is for when the ship is due to depart or very close to the departure time, or you have not been re-booked, please do make contact with the airline or the third party through which you booked this flight or our emergency handling team for advice.

Please contact the airline’s service desk at the airport. The airline should offer you new flights, and if necessary, a hotel stay. If you receive new flight times, please check if you will arrive at the airport closest to the departure port of the ship at least 90 minutes before the ship departs. 

Please contact us if the service desk at the airport is not able to help you or the new flight times are too late for making it onboard the ship. 

Please check the transfer timetable and take the next bus. If there are no more transfers that day or if the last transfer will not get you to the departure port of the ship on time, please take a taxi. If you are not able to arrive to the port on time, even with a taxi, please contact us. 

You will first need to register your missing luggage at the airport or online via the airline’s website. Missing luggage can take time to locate. Therefore, during the registration process, please add all the places you will stay during your trip, including the ship and any hotels, and the dates you will stay there. The airline will give you a Property Irregularity Report (PIR) receipt for the missing luggage. 

Please bring your PIR receipt to our onboard reception if your luggage has not been delivered to you before boarding the ship. Our staff will support you with getting the bags delivered onboard. In the meantime, we will assist you with how and where to buy necessary items. We will do our utmost to assist in acquiring medication, but we cannot promise results. It is therefore highly recommended that you place very important items that you need immediate access to in your carry-on case. 

Please make sure to keep all the receipts for your claim towards the airline.     

For return flights, you must register your missing luggage at the airport or online via the airline’s website. Your luggage will be delivered to your home address by the airline as soon as possible.

If you plan to skip any flights from your flight itinerary you need to let us know first about this change. This is due to Airline Flight Sequence requirement and your tickets needs to be updated so that not all flights are automatically cancelled by the airline.  

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Type 26 for Norway? UK explores support for Oslo’s future frigate

T he UK Government, Royal Navy, and BAE Systems are working on options to support Norway’s future frigate requirements, it has been confirmed, further indication that the Type 26 platform design could find further export success in the coming years.

Officially disclosing the cooperating parties on 30 April 2024, UK Defence Procurement Minister James Cartlidge stated that the UK Government, Royal Navy, and UK defence prime BAE Systems, designer and manufacturer of the Type 26 anti-submarine warfare frigate, were “working jointly” on ways to support Norway’s future surface combatant requirements.

“We are actively supporting the promotion of the Type 26 Global Combat Ship design to other navies around the world with a similar requirement,” Cartlidge stated in a written response.

In early-April, Norway outlined its naval requirements in the years ahead, outlining a minimum need for five new frigates with anti-submarine helicopters, at least five new submarines, and a standardised vessel class of up to ten large and 18 smaller vessels. These smaller vessels would likely sit in the littoral patrol corvette/craft classification.

“Norway is a maritime nation with a strong maritime legacy. The Government commits to strengthening the Navy, with new frigates, submarines and other vessels,” said Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on 5 April.

The disclosure was part of its long-term defence planning document, released every four years, with the Norwegian Government proposing to the country’s parliament to increase spending through to 2036, modernising military equipment and platforms across its services.

Should the UK’s Type 26 design be selected, it would represent the third export success for the ship class following on from its adoption by Canada and Australia as part of their own national fleet renewal plans, as well its parent service, the UK’s Royal Navy .

Displacing around 7,000 tonnes (t), the Type 26 design (to be known as the City and Hunter classes in UK and Australian service respectively) is an advanced multirole surface combatant which has an emphasis on anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities. While none of the design are currently in service, eight will be built for the UK Royal Navy, six for the Royal Australian Navy, and up to 15 for the Royal Canadian Navy .

BAE Systems holds no other modernised frigate designs in its portfolio, having lost its bid of a ‘stretched’ Khareef -class corvette , dubbed the Leander class , for the UK’s Type 31 requirement in 2019. The type was not designed as an anti-submarine warfare frigate and intended to be a general-purpose warship.

The Nansen class: Norway’s current frigate type

Norway’s existing main surface combatant force is comprised of four Nansen -class ASW frigates , down from a fleet of five ships following the sinking of HNoMS Helge Ingstad in 2018 after it collided with a merchant vessel in a Norwegian fjord.

The five Nansen -class anti-submarine warfare frigates were built by Spain’s Navantia for the Norwegian Navy. The vessels are: HNoMS Fridtjof Nansen (in service), Roald Amundsen (in service), Otto Sverdrup (in service), Helge Ingstad (lost) and Thor Heyerdahl (in service).

Displacing around 5,100t and measuring 133 metres in length, the type has been optimised for ASW operations although retain anti-air and anti-surface capabilities through an eight cell Mk41 launched Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile and canister-operated Naval Strike Missile systems.

The launch of the first-in-class, since lost, of HNoMS Fridtjof Nansen was performed in June 2004, with the fifth and final ship launch taking place in February 2009.

Norway gradually increasing defence spending

Analysis from GlobalData in Q4 2023 on Norway’s defence spending detailed the country’s defence budget was anticipated to rise from $7.6bn in 2023 to $9.2bn in 2028, an increase of $1.6bn between 2023-28.

As with many European countries, Norway has sought to increase defence spending since Russia’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, amid a challenging security environment for the continent.

Norway also previously committed to reaching the Nato baseline of a 2% spend on defence as a proportion of GDP by 2026, although it is likely this will only be reached in the 2030 timeframe. In April Nato stated that in 2024, two thirds of Allies were expected to meet or exceed the target of investing at least 2% of GDP in defence, compared to only three countries in 2014.

Over the past decade, Nato’s European members have increased their collective investment in defence – from 1.47% of their combined GDP in 2014, to 2% in 2024, when they are investing a combined total of more than USD $380bn in defence, according to Nato figures.

"Type 26 for Norway? UK explores support for Oslo’s future frigate" was originally created and published by Naval Technology , a GlobalData owned brand.

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