Newsgroups: wstd.travel.advisories
From: 76702.1202@CompuServe.COM (Charlie Smith)
Subject: *NEW* TRAVEL INFORMATION -- Norway
Organization: The World @ Software Tool & Die
Distribution: wstd
Date: Tue, 13 Oct 1992 14:01:52 GMT
STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Norway
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Norway - Consular Information Sheet
 October 7, 1992

Embassy Location:  The U.S. Embassy in Oslo is located near the 
Royal Palace at Drammensveien 18; telephone (47) (2) 44-85-50.

Country Description:  Norway is a highly developed stable democracy 
with a modern economy.  Tourist facilities are widely available.

Entry Requirements:  A tourist or business visa is not required for 
stays up to three months (the 90 day period begins when entering the 
Scandinavian area:  Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland).  For 
further information concerning entry requirements for Norway, 
travelers can contact the Royal Norwegian Embassy at 2720 34th 
Street N.W., Washington, DC 20008, tel (202) 333-6000, or the 
nearest Norwegian Consulate General in Houston, Los Angeles, 
Minneapolis, New York, or San Francisco.

Medical Facilities:  Medical care is widely available.  U.S. 
medical insurance is not always valid outside the United States.  
Travelers have found that in some cases, supplemental medical 
insurance with specific overseas coverage has proved to be useful.  
Further information on health matters can be obtained from the 
Centers for Disease Control's international travelers hotline on 
(404) 332-4559. 

Crime Information:  Norway has a low crime rate.  Violent crime is 
rare.  Most crimes involve theft of personal property in public 
areas or burglary.  Weapons are rarely used.  Persons who appear 
affluent can become targets of pickpockets and purse snatchers.   
U.S. citizens can refer to the Department of State's pamphlet, "A 
Safe Trip Abroad" for ways to promote a more trouble-free voyage.  
The pamphlet is available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. 
Government Printing Office, Washington DC 20402.

Drug Penalties:  Penalties for possession, use, or trafficking in 
illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect jail 
sentences and fines.  Mandatory jail sentences are also routine for 
any alcohol abuse while driving. 

Registration:  Americans who register in the Consular Section of 
the U.S. Embassy can obtain updated information on travel and 
security within the area.

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