From: owner-travel-advisories Subject: NEW TRAVEL INFO -- Norway Newsgroups: wstd.travel.advisories Date: Thu, 18 Sep 1997 14:04:53 GMT Organization: The World Public Access UNIX, Brookline, MA Xref: world wstd.travel.advisories:1470 Path: world!eliz Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Message-ID: <199709181007_MC2-20F5-5210@compuserve.com> Content-Disposition: inline Precedence: bulk Sender: eliz@world.std.com (daemons) Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Mime-Version: 1.0 Distribution: wstd Approved: usenet@world.std.com Lines: 75 STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Norway ============================================================ Norway - Consular Information Sheet September 17, 1997 Country Description: Norway is a highly developed, stable democracy with a modern economy. Tourist facilities are widely available. Entry Requirements: A passport is required. U.S. citizens may enter Norway without a visa for up to ninety days. For further information concerning entry requirements, travelers can contact the Royal Norwegian Embassy at 2720 34th Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008-2714, tel. (202) 333-6000, or the nearest Norwegian consulate in Houston, Miami, 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 useful. Further information on health matters can be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's international travelers hotline, tel. (404) 332-4559 or by visiting CDC's Internet home page at http://www.cdc.gov. Crime Information: Norway has a relatively low crime rate. Most crimes involve the theft of personal property, e.g. residential burglary, auto theft, or vandalism to parked cars. Persons who appear affluent may become targets of pickpockets and purse snatchers, especially in certain parts of the Oslo area. Violent crime, however, remains the exception; 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 can 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 fines or jail sentences and subsequent deportation. Roadblocks for checks of drivers under the influence of alcohol are frequent, and submission to a breathalyzer test is mandatory. Stiff jail sentences for driving while intoxicated are routine. Traffic Safety/Road Conditions: Because of Norway's mountainous terrain, most roads are narrow and winding. The northerly latitude can cause road conditions to vary greatly depending on weather and time of year. Many mountain roads are closed due to snow from late fall to late spring. Drivers should observe posted speed limits, which are significantly lower than in many other European countries. Registration/Embassy Location: Americans who register at the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy can obtain updated information on travel and security in Norway. The U.S. Embassy in Oslo is located near the Royal Palace at Drammensveien 18; tel. (47) 22-44-85-50, Consular Fax (47) 22 56 27 51. No. 97-142 This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated April 17, 1996, to add fax numbers, to update entry requirements and traffic safety and to provide Internet addresses. ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- The "travel-advisories@stolaf.edu" mailing list is the official Internet and BITNET distribution point for the U.S. State Department Travel Warnings and Consular Information Sheets. To unsubscribe, send a message containing the word "unsubscribe" to: travel-advisories-request@stolaf.edu Archives of past "travel-advisories" postings are available at the URL: "http://www.stolaf.edu/network/travel-advisories.html" or via Gopher: gopher.stolaf.edu, Internet Resources/US-State-Department-Travel-Advisories