The authorities imposed temporary entry restrictions on foreign nationals to Malaysia from March 18. The restrictions apply until 12 May. See also the chapter on health for more information about coronavirus/covid-19 and entry restrictions related to it. Safety Malaysia is…
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Comprehensive, temporary travel restrictions take effect in Malawi on Wednesday, April 1st. International scheduled flights to and from Malawi as well as passenger transport on roads in and out of Malawi will be suspended. For more information about coronavirus, see…
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The Madagascar authorities’ decision (March 20) to exclude all air traffic, both international and regional flights, still applies. Traveling by ship is also not possible. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has little opportunity to assist Norwegian citizens who want help…
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Most trips are safe and easy. But travelers may be exposed to unpleasantness and crime. There is also a risk of being hit by terror. Travelers should be alert and take reasonable precautions. Safety Most trips are safe and easy….
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Lithuania is essentially a safe country to travel to, and the vast majority of journeys go smoothly. Norway’s diplomatic presence is represented by the embassy in Vilnius and honorary consulate in Kaunas and Klaipėda. Safety Lithuania is essentially a safe…
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Liechtenstein is a safe holiday country. The level of criminality is in line with Norway’s. Safety Liechtenstein is a safe holiday country. The level of criminality is in line with Norway. Other relationships: Liechtenstein is a safe holiday country Visitors…
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The security situation in Libya is very difficult. Armed fighting is ongoing in large parts of the country and the terrorist threat is high. Norwegians located in Libya are encouraged to leave the country. The Norwegian authorities’ ability to provide…
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Most trips to Liberia’s capital Monrovia are undertaken without any major problems, but travelers are encouraged to exercise greater caution when traveling outside the capital. Liberia has a poorly developed health system and transport security is limited. Safety Crime targeting…
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Lesotho is a small and mountainous country, surrounded on all sides by neighboring South Africa. Most trips to Lesotho are completed without any special problems. The greatest risk is related to crime and transport safety. Infrastructure, road networks and mobile…
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Hundreds of covid-19 infected people have been confirmed in Lebanon, and new cases are reported daily. The number of deaths due to the virus is still low. With effect from March 15, the Lebanese authorities introduced a medical emergency to…
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Latvia is essentially a safe country to travel to and most of the problems you can encounter can easily be avoided by following normal precautions and using common sense. Safety Latvia is essentially a safe country to travel to, but…
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The Laotian authorities have temporarily suspended visas for all foreign nationals as of March 18. The decision is valid for 30 days. This also applies to E-visas and “Visa on arrival”. For information about coronavirus and entry, see the entry…
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An exception state is declared. The borders are closed and commercial flights are canceled. Safety The traffic picture can be chaotic and there is a lot of unruly driving. Dark driving on country roads is not recommended. Exposed roads are…
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All flights to and from Kuwait are now canceled indefinitely. The airport will only be open for transport flights and flights with Kuwaiti nationals. For more information about coronavirus, see the section Health. Safety Traveling in Kuwait is considered relatively…
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A number of cases of coronavirus (covid-19) have been detected in Kosovo, and the situation is developing rapidly. Kosovar authorities have introduced measures to stop the spread of the virus. This means, among other things, that people who do not…
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Due to the prevalence of the coronavirus, the authorities have implemented measures for travelers from all countries with reported cases of the coronavirus, among others. a. 14 day quarantine requirement in a third country prior to entry into Kiribati. For…
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On March 15, 2020, Kenyan authorities imposed a ban on travelers from all countries with the presence of covid-19. For more information on coronavirus and travel restrictions, see the entry Entry and Health. Safety On January 5, 2020, a mainland…
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Cases of the coronavirus have been detected in Kazakhstan. An exception state is declared. The borders are closed and commercial flights are canceled. For more information about coronavirus, see the section Health. Safety Kazakhstan is generally a safe country to…
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The borders of Jordan are now closed. It is not possible to travel in or out of the country, either by air or across borders. For more information about coronavirus virus restrictions, see the section Health. Safety Threat Level: Jordan…
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From March 27, entry bans have been introduced from Norway to Japan. For more information about coronavirus and travel restrictions, see the section Health. Safety On a general basis, Japan is a safe country to travel in. There is low…
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All public hospitals now have facilities to isolate covid-19 positive people. For more information about coronavirus, see the section Health. Safety Most journeys to Jamaica go safely and without special problems, but travelers should be wary and take reasonable precautions….
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On January 6, 2017, soldiers will have taken control of public buildings in the city of Bouak¨¦, and the situation will be tense up north in the country. It is an unclear situation that can spread to other parts of…
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In connection with the outbreak of coronavirus (covid-19), Israeli authorities have decided that only foreign nationals with a residence permit in Israel will be able to enter the country. The decision is valid from March 18. See more in the…
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Strict restrictions on movement have been introduced in Ireland to limit covid-19 infection. There are also quarantine requirements on arrival from abroad (with the exception of Northern Ireland). For more information about coronavirus, see the section Health. Safety Dublin and…
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The security situation in Iraq is unstable. The Norwegian authorities’ ability to provide consular assistance to Norwegian nationals is extremely limited. As a result of the coronavirus outbreak, all international and national air traffic has been temporarily canceled. For more…
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The spread of the corona virus in Iran has been widely detected, and the authorities have taken several preventive measures to prevent further spread, including the temporary closure of schools, universities, mosques and canceled cultural and sporting events. As of…
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As a result of the corona situation, Indonesian authorities have imposed a temporary entry ban on all foreigners from April 2, with only a few categories being exempt. From April 24 to June 1, most commercial flights to and from…
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At midnight on March 25, a lockdown or curfew was introduced across India. Lockdown has been extended several times, most recently through May 17. From May 4, some relief was introduced in parts of the country, depending on the number…
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Iceland is a safe country with a good standard of health and food hygiene, generally low crime and low risk of terrorist attacks. In general, security is at the same level as in Norway. Iceland has introduced temporary border control…
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Hungary has implemented a number of measures in connection with the coronavirus (covid-19). For more information about coronavirus, see the section Health. Safety Hungary is a safe country to travel to and to stay in. The danger of terror is…
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Due to the corona virus, Honduras has closed its borders until March 29. For more information about coronavirus, see the entry Entry and Health. Safety Central America generally has a high crime rate, and very high homicide rates in some…
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From March 19, all borders will be closed to residents (those not resident in the country). For more information about coronavirus, see the section Health. Safety On Friday, July 6, 2018, violent protests erupted in the capital Port-au-Prince following the…
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There is no Norwegian foreign service in Guyana. The UD’s general advice should therefore be supplemented with additional information about the destination before traveling. Safety Norway does not have an embassy in Guyana, but is represented by an honorary consul…
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Most trips to Guinea-Bissau can be completed without any special problems. The greatest risk is linked to political instability and poor infrastructure. For information on coronavirus see the section on Health. Safety Most trips to Guinea-Bissau can be completed today…
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The main problems when visiting the country are usually related to traffic accidents, theft and profit crime, and a poor health service. Travelers are encouraged to take reasonable precautions and limit traffic at night, especially outside the capital, Conakry. Safety…
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Due to the coronavirus, no foreign travelers will be allowed to enter the country. Keep track of information from local authorities for extraordinary entry requirements. Please note that information may change quickly. For more information about coronavirus, see the entry…
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A comprehensive entry ban has been introduced. For more information about coronavirus, see the section Health. Safety Most trips to Grenada go safely and without any special problems, but travelers should be wary and take reasonable precautions. The crime rate…
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A number of cases of coronavirus have been detected in Greece. Greek authorities have introduced measures to stop the spread of the virus. On 28 April, the Greek Prime Minister presented a roadmap for the gradual lifting of covid-19 restrictions….
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Ghana’s borders are closed to all passenger traffic for two weeks from midnight on Sunday 22 March 2020. All Norwegian citizens are encouraged to follow measures and guidelines from the Norwegian and Ghanaian authorities, as these can be changed quickly….
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Norwegians can still travel through Germany on their way to Norway. But Germany has introduced expanded border controls on the borders of Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, France and Denmark. Travelers must have a critical reason for entering Germany. The same applies…
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