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Norway - Consular Information Sheet
March 23, 1994
Country Description: Norway is a highly developed stable democracy with a
modern economy. Tourist facilities are widely available.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Registration: Americans who register at the Consular Section of the U.S.
Embassy can obtain updated information on travel and security in Norway.
Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy in Oslo is located near the Royal Palace
at Drammensveien 18; Telephone (47) 22-44-85-50.
No. 94-037
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.