The coronavirus situation
Information and advice about the coronavirus situation from Norwegian authorities.
Ministry of Justice and Public Security
Monica Mæland (Con.)
Minister of Justice and Public Security
Topics and insight

The coronavirus situation
Information about the Coronavirus situation in Norway.

Questions and answers about Norwegian immigration policy
How is responsibility divided between the Ministry, the Directorate of Immigration and the Immigration Appeals Board?

Civil protection and emergency preparedness
Instructions for the Ministries' work with civil protection and emergency preparedness.
Documents
National Cyber Security Strategy for Norway
Strategy intended to address the challenges that inevitably arise in conjunction with the rapid and far-reaching digitalisation of Norwegian society.
Reduced Recidivism to Crime
National strategy for coordinated reintegration after served sentences 2017–2021
Latest documents
- G-06/2021 Revised circular regarding quarantine hotels Circular 23/02/2021
- G-04/2021 – Revised circular relating to entry into force of the Regulations relating to entry restrictions for foreign nationals out of concern for public health Circular 05/02/2021
- Immigration and Integration 2019–2020 Report 22/12/2020
- G-35/2020 – Revised circular relating to entry into force of the Regulations relating to entry restrictions for foreign nationals out of concern for public health Circular 17/12/2020
News from the Ministry
Stricter border controls being introduced – Norwegian airports not closing
15/03/2020: The EEA/EFTA-states and the United Kingdom have come to an agreement covering citizen rights in case the United Kingdom leaves the EU without a withdrawal agreement.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against non-essential travel to all countries
14/03/2020: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against all international travel that is not strictly necessary. The reason is the increasing spread of coronavirus internationally and the unpredictable and difficult situation faced by many travellers. For now, this advice will remain in effect until 14 April.
Latest news
- Stricter rules upon arrival in Norway Press release 19/02/2021
- Deportation of foreigners who do not register prior to arrival or submit to testing at the border Press release 15/02/2021
- Tightened entry restrictions extended until end of February Press release 10/02/2021
- Negative coronavirus test required before arrival in Svalbard News story 04/02/2021
- Norway introduces its strictest entry rules since March 2020 Press release 27/01/2021
Contact
E-mail: postmottak@jd.dep.no
Phone: +47 22 24 90 90
Address: Postboks 8005 Dep, 0030 Oslo
Visitor address: Gullhaug Torg 4A, Oslo