Norway Tightens Restrictions on Russian Tourists Amidst Ukraine Conflict

Norway will further restrict access for Russian tourist travelers due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, per a statement from the justice ministry. The restrictions align with Norway's stance of supporting allies against Russia's actions. Russian tourists will largely be denied entry unless visiting close family.

Norway will further restrict access to Norway for Russian tourist travellers due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, the Nordic country's justice ministry said in a statement on Thursday.

NATO member Norway, which shares a border with Russia in the Arctic measuring almost 200 kilometres (124 miles), first tightened restrictions on Russian tourist visas in 2022. "The decision to tighten the entry rules is in line with the Norwegian approach of standing by allies and partners in reaction to Russia's illegal war of aggression against Ukraine," Justice Minister Emilie Enger Mehl said in a statement.

Russian citizens whose purpose is tourism and other non-essential travel will be rejected upon entry across the external border. Exceptions may be granted in cases such as visits to close family residing in Norway, the ministry said.

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