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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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The spread of the coronavirus affects the entire international community, and a number of measures and restrictions have been introduced. With effect from March 14, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends travel to all countries that are not strictly necessary….
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Singapore decided on March 22 to close the boundaries of all short-term visitors from all over the world, closing the airport – Changi Airport – for transit for travelers from all countries. The change will take effect on Monday, March…
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The country’s security situation is characterized by the war in Yemen which has led to missile and drone attacks primarily in the south, but also in some cases against Riyadh, by March 28, 2020. In September 2019, there was a…
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Russian authorities stopped all regular air traffic to/from Russia on March 27 as a measure to limit the spread of the covid-19 virus. Transit via Russia is therefore also not possible. The only flights to Europe now are any EU…
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Qatar imposes an entry ban on all non-Qatari nationals from March 18 to April 1. For more information about coronavirus and entry, see the section Health. Safety Traveling in Oatar is considered relatively safe. There is little crime and theft,…
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Large parts of the Philippines are in “lockdown” as a result of infection control measures against the coronavirus. The situation is evolving and may change. Travelers are advised to keep up to date. For more information on coronavirus and travel…
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Palestine has declared a state of emergency and imposed a curfew as a result of the covid-19 virus. The West Bank and Gaza are closed for passage and it is no longer possible to leave. For more information about coronavirus,…
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On March 21, Pakistani authorities suspended all commercial international flights to Pakistan. This is valid until 15 May. For more information about coronavirus and entry/exit, see Health. Safety There is increased tension between Pakistan and India. Travelers to Pakistan should…
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Due to the spread of the corona virus, foreign citizens are denied entry to Oman. International air traffic in/out of Oman has been canceled since March 29, indefinitely. For more information, see the section Health. Safety Security in Oman is…
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North Korea is a socialist republic where the state controls all parts of society. Traveling to the country takes place through organized tours, and it should be noted that the medical health care is not of Western standard. Safety The…
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Restrictions on entry into Nepal have been imposed. Tribhuvan International Airport is closed for scheduled flights from 22 March to 31 May. Nepal has also adopted a nationwide curfew from March 24 to May 18. This involves strict restrictions on…
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As a result of the coronavirus, Mongolian authorities have introduced extensive anti-infection measures and restrictions. Among other things, closing the borders with China and Russia and canceling all air traffic to and from Mongolia – until April 30. Foreign nationals…
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To combat the spread of covid-19, the Maldives authorities have declared a state of emergency in the health sector and introduced a nationwide curfew/ lockdown until May 2. Strict entry restrictions have been introduced and all commercial flights, both nationally…
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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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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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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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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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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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Georgian authorities have introduced state of emergency with restrictions on freedom of movement internally and in/out of the country. The state of emergency will at least last until 22 May. For more information about coronavirus, see the section Health. Safety…
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As a result of the spread of the corona virus, East Timor has introduced a state of emergency from March 28 and until April 26. For more information about coronavirus, see the entry Entry and Health. Safety Norwegian citizens who…
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Some cases of coronavirus (covid-19) have been detected in Cyprus. The Cypriot authorities have introduced a number of measures to stop the spread of the virus. This entails, among other things, restrictions on freedom of movement. The Ministry of Foreign…
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As a result of the coronavirus/covid-19 pandemic, comprehensive infection control measures and restrictions have been introduced in many parts of the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macau, and Taiwan. Visitors must expect very strict quarantine arrangements, temperature controls and other…
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