Norway
Norway
Schengen
Europe
The official name of Norway is Kingdom of Norway. Norway with its total area of 385,207 km2 is a Nordic country located in Northern Europe. The country consists of mainland territory comprising northernmost and the western portion of the Scandinavian peninsula, the archipelago of Svalbard and the remote Arctic island of Jan Mayen. Bouvet Island is a dependency of Norway and is located in Subantarctic. Norway lays claim to the Antarctic territories of Peter I Island and Queen Maud Land. Norway has borders with Russia, Finland and Denmark and is bordered by the Skagerrak strait to the south. Norway´s extensive coastline is facing the North Atlantic Ocean and the Barents Sea. Norway has population of 5.4 million. The capital is Oslo and has 580,000 inhabitants. Other large cities are Bergen, Trondheim and Stavanger. The largest ethnic group are Norwegian (83.2% of the population). The official language is Bokmal Norwegian and Nynorsk Norwegian. Some residents use Sam and Finnish language as well. The dominant religion is Christianity (75.6% of the population). The main attractions of Norway are amazing, unspoiled wild nature lakes, fjords (National Geographic has listed the Norwegian fjords as the world‘s top tourist attraction), waterfalls, deep forests, mountains, ski resorts and the beautiful landscapes that extend across the Arctic Circle. All of these attract thousands of tourists each year same as do cultural landmarks such a Bergen´s Bryggen and Oslo‘s Vigeland Sculpture Park.
About Norway
NORWEGIAN CUISINE
Norwegian cuisine was based on raw materials readily available in wilderness, mountains, lakes and coasts and is very different from the continental cuisine through the focus on fish and game. Majority of the traditional dishes are the results of using conserved materials.
Norway´s culinary traditions are connected with salmon (fresh and cured), herring (pickled or marinated), trout, codfish, and other seafood. All of these complemented by dark breads, dairy products and cheeses such as Brunost „ brown cheese “, which is usually sliced very thinly.
Norwegian potato flatbread is called Lefse and is usually topped with large amounts of sugar and butter. It´s very popular around Christmas. Another speciality is rakefisk, which is a fermented trout, consumed with sour cream and thin flatbread. And the most popular pastry among all Norway is waffle. Norwagian waffle is different from the Belgian waffles in consistency and also in taste. Usually they are served with brown cheese, sour cream, strawberry or raspberry jam, butter and sugar.
Travel Documents and Entry Requirements for non-EU Nationals
All EEA citizens and Swiss citizens can travel to Norway under the visa-free regime. Third-country nationals are required to apply for a visa to travel or live in Norway. The visa depends on nationality and purpose.
The documents you need to present to the Norwegian border officer are as follows:
Passport validity
You must have at least 6 months left on an adult or child passport to travel to most countries in Europe. The document has to be issued within the previous 10 years and valid for at least 3 months after the date you intend to leave the EU. Beware that EU members such as Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Ireland and Romania are not part of the Schengen Area.
Schengen Visa
If you do not know if you need a visa to enter Schengen, click here. Download the Schengen Visa Application Form or visit the Dutch Ministry of European and International Affairs to check the current status regarding the visa and the conditions for issuing it here.
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Norway is not a member of the European Union but is a member of the Nordic Passport Union and of the Schengen Agreement. There are no restrictions for Nordic nationals but the travel providers will require valid identification. EU nationals are not required to show passports on the borders but transport companies will demand ID card or passport to prove their identity. Non-EU Nationals have to have a valid passport.
EU Nationals do not need visa for Norway for the stay up to 90 days. For longer stay is a residence permit necessary. Non-EU nationals may need to apply for a permit before the visit. The relevant conditions are here. Which permit depends on how long the stay in Norway will be.
Do not forget to check the actual conditions for visiting Norway official pages of The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (UD) and The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration.
About Norway
NORWEGIAN CUISINE
Norwegian cuisine was based on raw materials readily available in wilderness, mountains, lakes and coasts and is very different from the continental cuisine through the focus on fish and game. Majority of the traditional dishes are the results of using conserved materials.
Norway´s culinary traditions are connected with salmon (fresh and cured), herring (pickled or marinated), trout, codfish, and other seafood. All of these complemented by dark breads, dairy products and cheeses such as Brunost „ brown cheese “, which is usually sliced very thinly.
Norwegian potato flatbread is called Lefse and is usually topped with large amounts of sugar and butter. It´s very popular around Christmas. Another speciality is rakefisk, which is a fermented trout, consumed with sour cream and thin flatbread. And the most popular pastry among all Norway is waffle. Norwagian waffle is different from the Belgian waffles in consistency and also in taste. Usually they are served with brown cheese, sour cream, strawberry or raspberry jam, butter and sugar.
Travel Documents and Entry Requirements for non-EU Nationals
All EEA citizens and Swiss citizens can travel to Norway under the visa-free regime. Third-country nationals are required to apply for a visa to travel or live in Norway. The visa depends on nationality and purpose.
The documents you need to present to the Norwegian border officer are as follows:
Passport validity
You must have at least 6 months left on an adult or child passport to travel to most countries in Europe. The document has to be issued within the previous 10 years and valid for at least 3 months after the date you intend to leave the EU. Beware that EU members such as Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Ireland and Romania are not part of the Schengen Area.
Schengen Visa
If you do not know if you need a visa to enter Schengen, click here. Download the Schengen Visa Application Form or visit the Dutch Ministry of European and International Affairs to check the current status regarding the visa and the conditions for issuing it here.
Norway is not a member of the European Union but is a member of the Nordic Passport Union and of the Schengen Agreement. There are no restrictions for Nordic nationals but the travel providers will require valid identification. EU nationals are not required to show passports on the borders but transport companies will demand ID card or passport to prove their identity. Non-EU Nationals have to have a valid passport.
EU Nationals do not need visa for Norway for the stay up to 90 days. For longer stay is a residence permit necessary. Non-EU nationals may need to apply for a permit before the visit. The relevant conditions are here. Which permit depends on how long the stay in Norway will be.
Do not forget to check the actual conditions for visiting Norway official pages of The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (UD) and The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration.