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From: Wally Doerge <76702.1202@compuserve.com>
Subject: NEW TRAVEL INFO -- Norway
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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Norway
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Norway - Consular Information Sheet
 April 4, 1995

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

Entry Requirements:  A passport is required.  A tourist or business 
visa is not required for stays up to three months (the 90-day period 
begins when entering the Nordic area:  Sweden, Norway, Finland, 
Denmark, Iceland).  U.S. citizens must have advance authorization 
>from Norwegian authorities for stays longer than 90 days or stays 
involving study or employment.  For further information concerning 
entry requirements, travelers can contact the Royal Norwegian 
Embassy at 2720 34th Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 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, tel: (404) 
332-4559.

Crime Information:  By U.S. standards, Norway has a relatively low 
crime rate.  Most crimes involve burglary (which has been on the 
rise) or theft of personal property.  Persons who appear affluent 
may become targets of pickpockets and purse snatchers.  Violent 
crime, additionally, has been rare; weapons are almost never used by 
thieves or burglars.  The loss or theft of a U.S. passport abroad 
should be reported immediately to the local police and to the 
nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.  U.S. citizens may refer to the 
Department of State's pamphlet "A Safe Trip Abroad" for ways to 
promote a more trouble-free journey.  The pamphlet is available from 
the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, 
Washington, D.C. 20402.

Drug Penalties:  U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the 
country in which they are traveling.  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 driving while intoxicated.

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

Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy in Oslo is located near the 
Royal Palace at Drammensveien 18; Telephone (47) 22-44-85-50.

 No. 95-045

This replaces the Consular Information sheet dated March 23, 1994, 
to update information on entry requirements and crime.


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