Based on Norwegian Institute of Public Healthits weekly assessment of the Covid-19 situation, the government has decided to change the status of the Etelä-Savo Hospital District and Kainuu Hospital District in Finland and the Faroe Islands from “yellow” to “red” on the map showing the status of quarantine when entering Norway from Europe .
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs now advises against non-essential travel to these areas. From midnight on Sunday 30 May, everyone who arrives in Norway from these areas, and who meets the criteria for entry into the country, will be quarantined for 10 days. For more information about registration rules, see here.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs maintains its global advice against non-essential travel to all countries except those for which exceptions have been made. This travel tip is currently valid until 1 July 2021. For an updated overview of countries in the Schengen area / EEA and the Nordic countries and regions that are exempt from the travel councils, see the National Institute of Public Health’s map showing the status of quarantine entry to Norway from Europe and the Ministry travel information. As of 24 May, the United Kingdom is again included in the National Institute of Public Health’s weekly assessment on the same basis as the Schengen area / EEA countries. The United Kingdom is currently ‘red’ on the map showing the status of quarantine when entering Norway from Europe.
The new changes apply from midnight on Sunday 30 May. The infection situation and local restrictions can both change very quickly. The travel advice is advisory. It is not a ban. However, traveling to a country against the advice of the ministry can have implications for your travel insurance. You should also be aware that the Foreign Service’s capacity to provide consular assistance may be limited in countries for which travel advice has been issued. In the worst case, the Foreign Service will not be able to offer consular assistance if you have problems.