ATTRACTIONS IN CRETE Long sandy beaches make tourists fall in love with Crete. Sunny Chania with its neighboring villages When we talk about Chania as a destination in Crete, it may mean not only the city of Chania, but equally…
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FLIGHTS, ACCOMMODATION AND MOVEMENT IN CAPPADOKIA Hotels excavated in the cave are a specialty of Cappadocia. Flying through Istanbul The airport closest to Cappadocia is in Kayser, about 50 km away. There are no direct flights from Finland to Kayseri,…
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Coronavirus has been detected in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe has introduced a national lockdown on April 20. The national borders are closed to passenger traffic. Ethiopian Airlines flies four weekly flights from Harare. For information about the virus, see the section Health….
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Most trips to Zambia are made without special problems as Zambia is generally a safe and peaceful destination. The greatest risk is related to transport safety. When traveling in border areas, it is encouraged to contact local authorities and others…
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Since 2015, a Saudi-led military coalition has been fighting against Houthi rebels in control of parts of the country. Conditions for the civilian population are characterized by war-torn Yemen being one of the biggest humanitarian disasters in the world (hunger,…
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Attractions in Zurich In Zurich, you will experience everything from Roman ruins to modern buildings that testify to a dynamic and capital-rich business community. In Zurich you will also meet cultural attractions more closely than anywhere else in Switzerland. Lindenhof…
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Zadar attractions Zadar has many natural attractions in the form of beautiful beaches and parks. And with a fascinating history that is influenced by the Romans, Venice and Turkey, to name a few, it is not difficult to find exciting…
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Wroclaw Attractions Wroclaw has so many beautiful church buildings that we have hardly seen the likes of any other city. Here are also a number of magnificent monuments. Perhaps not so strange considering the city’s history and fate over the…
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Vietnamese authorities have temporarily suspended visas for all foreign nationals as of March 18. The decision is valid for 30 days. For more information on entry regulations and coronavirus, see the entry Entry and Health. Safety Vietnam is generally a…
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President Maduro has introduced a state of emergency and the authorities have implemented strong measures against the covid-19 virus. Air traffic has been suspended, but some flights are still being reported. All foreigners who came to the country in March…
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Due to the spread of the coronavirus, the authorities have implemented measures for visitors, among other things. a. Entry restrictions. It is per. March 20 introduced an entry ban for foreign nationals (with some exceptions). For more information about coronavirus,…
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Cases of the coronavirus in Uzbekistan have been reported. An exception state is declared. The borders are closed and commercial flights are canceled. Safety Most trips to Uzbekistan are made without special problems. However, be aware of the border areas…
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The situation with the coronavirus is constantly changing. It must therefore be expected that new measures and restrictions can be implemented in the short term. Norwegian citizens are encouraged to follow the advice and directions of local authorities. For more…
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The Foreign Ministry does not advise travel to the United States which is not strictly necessary. On March 11, US authorities announced that the United States is imposing entry restrictions that apply to travelers from Norway, among others. Read more…
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Due to the corona virus, strict restrictions on freedom of movement have been introduced in the UK, and anyone staying in the UK is expected to follow these rules. Many hotels and shops are closed and new restrictions may arise….
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The Emirates has decided to stop all passenger air traffic in and out of the country for two weeks. Neither transit will be allowed. The decision comes into force on Wednesday 25 March. The measure will be reassessed in two…
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The border with Ukraine is currently closed until 11 May. For more information about coronavirus, see the section Health. Safety Despite the difficult economic situation and the turmoil over the last five years, the situation in most of Ukraine is…
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On March 21, President Museveni announced new restrictive measures in an effort to curb the spread of covid-19. This includes that all commercial passenger flights to/from Uganda will cease from midnight on March 22. For information about coronavirus and entry/exit,…
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Due to the spread of the coronavirus, the authorities of Tuvalu have, from March 20, introduced an emergency situation which has so far been announced to last for 14 days. For more information about coronavirus, see the section Health. Safety…
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There are increasingly stringent entry and exit restrictions, as well as travel restrictions between regions inland. Safety Crime statistics in Turkmenistan are generally low, but it is important to pay attention to pickpockets, especially in the Ashkhabad Tolkucha Bazaar. Norwegians…
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The risk of terrorist attacks is present and these may be aimed at Western tourists. Southeastern Turkey is characterized by unpredictability and tensions. After Turkey launched a military operation northeast of Syria in the fall of 2019, the security situation…
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Tunisian authorities have closed the borders and imposed strict restrictions on domestic traffic. A curfew has been introduced. For more information about coronavirus, see the section Health. Safety In recent years there have been several minor terrorist attacks. At the…
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All limits were closed indefinitely from March 22, and anyone who has been abroad is assigned a 14-day quarantine in their own home. Safety Most trips to Trinidad and Tobago go safely and without special problems, but travelers should be…
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Due to the spread of the corona virus, the authorities have Measures implemented for visitors on March 19, among others. a. Health certificate requirements and quarantine in a third country for travelers from (or in transit through) specific countries, including…
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The possibility of traveling in and out of the country is impossible or very limited. For more information about coronavirus, see the section Health. Safety Crime in Togo has increased in recent years, especially in the capital and in the…
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Thailand introduced a state of emergency throughout the country from March 26, and now lasts through May 31. There are stricter requirements for entry into the country. As a rule, foreign nationals will not be allowed to enter Thailand, and…
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Tanzania is a popular destination for tourists, and most stays go smoothly. However, travelers should be aware that there are prohibitions on homosexuality and sexual behavior that are not considered appropriate under Tanzanian law. Safety A central politician in Tanzania…
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There are increasingly stringent entry and exit restrictions, as well as travel restrictions between regions inland. Responsible Embassy is home-based ambassador in Oslo: Ole Johan Bjørnøy, Ambassador to Tajikistan, Section for Russia, Eurasia and Regional Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
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The very unstable security situation in Syria means that the threat posed to Norwegian citizens is considered high. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs discourages any travel or stay in Syria. Norwegians located in Syria are encouraged to leave the country….
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends travel that is not strictly necessary to the city of Samnaun (Canton of Graub¨¹nden) and the city of Zermatt, as well as the areas bordering Ischgl and Italian Cervinia. For information about coronavirus see…
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Sweden introduced a temporary entry ban from 17 March. The entry ban applies to all foreign nationals trying to enter Sweden from a country outside the EEA and Switzerland. Denmark, Norway and Finland are not covered by the entry ban….
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Eswatini coronavirus has been confirmed, and Eswatini authorities have imposed entry bans for a number of confirmed cases. For more information about coronavirus and entry, see the section Health. Safety Most trips to Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) are made without special…
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There is no Norwegian foreign service station in Suriname. As the Norwegian Foreign Service has no posted official on site, it is difficult to obtain supplementary travel information from here. We recommend that you read our general advice and obtain…
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Khartoum airport is closed for international flights. The Norwegian embassy in Khartoum does not currently have information on how long this situation will continue. We encourage Nordic citizens who want to go home to monitor the situation themselves and possibly…
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A 14-day quarantine has been introduced for all travelers from China, South Korea, Iran, Italy, as well as everyone from the UK, US and EU countries. Travelers from other countries will only be granted access if they do not show…
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March 17, an entry ban was imposed on all foreigners with a travel history for the past 14 days from China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Iran or the United Kingdom. For more information about…
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All borders closed from 25 March. Entry will not be possible for anyone. For more information about coronavirus, see the section Health. Safety Most journeys to Saint Kitts and Nevis go safely and without special problems, but travelers should be…
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To combat the spread of covid-19, the Sri Lankan authorities have decided to suspend the issuance of all types of visas to Sri Lanka for the time being. Otherwise, the authorities are constantly introducing new measures to limit the spread…
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A large number of coronavirus cases have been detected in Spain. Spanish authorities have introduced exceptional conditions to stop the spread of the virus. This includes closing the borders to Spain, prohibiting travel in public places and closing down accommodations,…
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Temporary entry bans have been introduced to South Sudan due to the corona virus. The security situation in South Sudan is unstable. Norwegians who still travel to South Sudan are encouraged to contact the embassy and register at reiseregistrering.no. Safety…
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