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- Norway - Consular Information Sheet
- March 23, 1994
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- Country Description: Norway is a highly developed stable democracy with a
- modern economy. Tourist facilities are widely available.
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- Entry Requirements: A passport is required. A tourist or business visa is
- not required for stays up to three months (the 90-day period begins when
- entering the Nordic area: Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland). For
- further information concerning entry requirements, travelers can contact the
- Royal Norwegian Embassy at 2720 34th Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008,
- Tel (202) 333-6000, or the nearest Norwegian Consulate General in Houston,
- Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, or San Francisco.
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- Medical Facilities: Medical care is widely available. U.S. medical
- insurance is not always valid outside the United States. Travelers have
- found that in some cases, supplemental medical insurance with specific
- overseas coverage has proved to be useful. Further information on health
- matters can be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control's international
- travelers' hotline, Tel: (404) 332-4559.
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- Crime Information: Norway has a low crime rate. Violent crime is rare.
- Most crimes involve burglary or theft of personal property in public areas.
- Weapons are rarely used. Persons who appear affluent can become targets of
- pickpockets and purse snatchers. The loss or theft of a U.S. passport
- abroad should be reported immediately to the local police and to the nearest
- U.S. embassy or consulate. U.S. citizens can refer to the Department of
- State's pamphlet "A Safe Trip Abroad" for ways to promote a more trouble-
- free journey. The pamphlet is available from the Superintendent of
- Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
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- Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in
- which they are traveling. Penalties for possession, use, or trafficking in
- illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect jail sentences
- and fines. Mandatory jail sentences are also routine for any alcohol abuse
- while driving.
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- Registration: Americans who register at the Consular Section of the U.S.
- Embassy can obtain updated information on travel and security in Norway.
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- Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy in Oslo is located near the Royal Palace
- at Drammensveien 18; Telephone (47) 22-44-85-50.
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- No. 94-037
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- This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated December 30, 1993, to
- delete information on the 1994 Winter Olympic Games in Norway and to change
- the Embassy 's phone number.
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