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Passport and visa

    When flying abroad, it is important to remember that different countries require different travel documentation depending on nationality, duration of the trip, and other stays. This may have changed since you last traveled or booked the trip, and it is your responsibility to ensure everything is in order.

    A lady with long, semi-dark hair is standing in front of a counter at the airport terminal with her passport in her hand.

    1. Travel Documentation

      When traveling abroad, it is important to remember that different countries require various travel documentation depending on factors such as nationality, duration of the trip, and other stays. This may have changed since you last traveled or booked the trip, and it is your responsibility to ensure that everything is in order. To see the current requirements for your destination, you can visit the government's travel information websites.

    2. Airline responsibility

      The airline is responsible for ensuring that their passengers have the correct documentation before departure. Therefore, you will be denied boarding if your documentation is not in order. Several countries also require you to have a return ticket upon entry, and some countries may require a visa even during a layover.

    3. You can only get emergency passports at these airports

      If you discover that your passport has expired or is missing, an emergency passport may be an option. An emergency passport is a temporary document that you can apply for at the police. Please note that not all countries accept emergency passports. Emergency passports can be issued at Oslo Airport, Stavanger Airport, and Bergen Airport. For more information about emergency passports, emergency passports for children, and opening hours at the different airports, visit the police's own websites.

      politiet.no

    4. ESTA – Entry Authorisation for the USA

      Norwegians travelling to the United States must have a valid passport and an approved Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). You must apply for ESTA before departure via the official US government website. If you are unsure which documents are required, contact your airline. More information is available on the government's travel information website.

      regjeringen.no

    5. ETA – Entry Authorisation for the United Kingdom

      From 2 April 2025, Norwegian citizens must have a digital travel authorisation (ETA) when travelling to the United Kingdom. This applies both for direct entry and for transit. You apply for ETA via the official UK government website. Read more on the government's travel information website.

      regjeringen.no

    6. Entry/Exit System (EES)

      The EU has introduced a new border control system called Entry/Exit (EES). It applies to travellers from countries outside the EU/EEA and registers passport and biometric data when entering and leaving the Schengen area. The goal is to make border checks more efficient and prevent illegal stays. Norwegian and other EU/EEA citizens are not affected by the system. For more information, see the EU's travel information pages or the Norwegian police's official website, politiet.no.

      EU travel information