Guidelines and brochures

Rules for marrying abroad

The Norwegian Marriage Act regulates recognition of marriages entered into abroad.

The Ministry is advising against trade and business cooperation with the illegal Israeli settlements

Information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 7 March 2024:

Guidance note – a comprehensive approach to humanitarian, development and peace efforts (triple nexus)

This guidance note has been drawn up to help Foreign Service and Norad employees who work in, or with, countries affected by protracted crises to better realise the goal of ensuring a comprehensive approach to humanitarian, development, and peace

Haven´t I got a say?

You can download the brochure HAVEN´T I GOT A SAY? here (PDF)

Key Figures 2014: Overview and rates of direct and indirect taxes

Key figures for the Norwegian economy, main figures of the Fiscal Budget and rates of direct and indirect taxes.

Legalisation

Norwegian documents that are to be submitted to authorities abroad can be legalised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Facts 2013 – All you need to know about Norwegian petroleum activities

In cooperation with the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate, The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy have published a new edition of the annual book on Norwegian petroleum industry, (petroleum) Facts 2013. The publication gives a comprehensive overview of

From political rights to political power

In 2010 one hundred years have gone since women got the right to vote in Norwegian local elections. Simultaneously women were given the opportunity to run for office in local government.

Ethical guidelines for contact with business and industry in the defence sector

Guidelines | August 2019

Promoting abolition of the death penalty

The fight against the death penalty is gradually gaining ground. Our efforts are paying off. However, opposition remains strong. That is why we are now stepping up the fight and have produced new guidelines setting out what the Foreign Service can

Facts 2012: The Norwegian petroleum sector

The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy together with the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate are publishing "Facts 2012 - The Norwegian petroleum sector". The publication provides a general overview of information regarding the petroleum activities

Norwegian guidelines for freedom of religion or belief

In its political platform, the Government states that it will work for upholding international law and human rights, with particular emphasis on promoting freedom of expression, freedom of assembly, and freedom of religion or belief. Respect for

KontaktskjemaNHDdep-en

Questions and Comments Form You are invited to use this form to send a message, ask a question or voice your comments to the Ministry of Trade and Industry. All the fields on the form, except the email address field, must be filled out so that we

Comments from the Norwegian Government: eEurope - An Information Society for all

The long term defence plan for 2002-2005 - Short version (text)

Short version (text)

Business and industry in Norway - The growth of industrial activity in Norway

Raw materials, such as fish, wood and iron ore, have been utilised in Norway for several centuries. In the early 20th century, hydropower was an important basis for starting Norway’s extensive, energy-intensive manufacturing industry. Foreign

KFOR (5) - Norway's role as Lead Nation

Lieutenant General Thorstein Skiaker on 6 April 2001 took up his post as Commander KFOR by virtue of his position as the NATO commander at Joint Headquarters North located at Jåtta, Stavanger. Norway has therefore taken on the responsibility as

Business and industry in Norway - The metals industry

Number of companies 121 Number of employees 14658 This sector’s export share 82 Gross product in percentage 1,5 The metals industry is one of Norway’s largest export industries. Norwegian companies are also major producers of aluminium and

Defence Budget 2002 - Short Version, Text Edition

The Defence Budget for 2002 amounts to NOK 27.7 billion of which NOK 725 million represents internally generated income. If the funding allocation for Norwegian forces abroad is excluded from the calculations, this represents a budget increase

Business and industry in Norway

Business and industry in Norway Preface About Norwegian trade and industry 1 The growth of industrial activity in Norway The structure of the Norwegian economy 2 Industrial-policy challenges 3 Norwegian industry 3.1 Raw-materials-based industries