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– EARLY CHRISTMAS GIFT: Prime Minister Erna Solberg (H) hopes that easing entry restrictions could be an early Christmas gift for many. Here she is in relation to Christmas last year. Photo: Helge Mikalsen, VG
As of October 21, various family members from third countries can visit relatives in Norway, including grandparents and children of established boyfriends. The rules on inbound quarantine do not change.
That is what the government has decided today.
– I hope this is an early Christmas gift for all those who have missed their loved ones. Many children have contacted and asked that their grandparents be able to come to Norway, Prime Minister Erna Solberg says in a message.
Below in the case, you will find an overview of who can now travel to Norway.
HAPPY: – I’m glad we can announce today that we will be making exceptions to the entry restrictions for more family members. Among other things, I know that many children look forward to being visited by their grandparents. The Prime Minister has said that we must fix this, and now we do, says Minister of Justice and Emergency Management Monica Mæland (H) in the report. Photo: Tore Kristiansen, VG
Many have said no
On July 15, the government eased the entry restrictions introduced in relation to the situation of the crown. From then on, brides from various countries could obtain visas for Norway, along with the so-called “bride form”.
But the softening was far from everyone.
VG has written several articles about residents of Norway, despairing of strict entry rules. Ole-Kristian Edvardsen (31) has not seen his loved ones in eight months, because the “boyfriend visa” excludes the five-year-old son of his Russian girlfriend.
Natalya Volodina (43) was going to receive a visit from her parents from Russia in March, but due to the closure of borders the trip had to be canceled. In April, his father died suddenly. She and her mother live in different countries, without the opportunity to cry together.
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– Remember the quarantine
– I emphasize that those affected must remain in quarantine and that it is important that they also follow other infection control rules during their visit to Norway, says Minister Mæland.
She says in the report that the government is constantly working to find the right balance between infection control considerations and other important social considerations.
– If the contagion situation allows it, also in the future it will gradually open up to the entry of new groups of foreigners who in a normal situation fulfill the conditions to enter Norway, says Monica Mæland.
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Data on the easing of entry restrictions:
The Ministry of Justice and Emergency Preparedness is working to make the necessary regulatory changes. The regulation goes into effect on October 21.
The new rules will mean that exceptions will be made to the entry restrictions for the following foreigners:
Children and stepchildren over the age of 21 of a person residing in Norway.
Parents and stepparents of children over 21 years of age living in Norway.
Grandparents and grandparents of a person residing in Norway.
Grandchildren and great-grandchildren of a person residing in Norway.
Children of established boyfriends.
Spouse, registered partner, partner and children of a Norwegian citizen living abroad and traveling to Norway with the Norwegian citizen.
EEA citizens and their relatives residing in third countries.
It is emphasized that the rules on entry restrictions are in addition to the general entry rules in Immigration Law. This means that even if entry restrictions, general requirements for travel documents, visas, etc. are removed. they will continue to apply in their entirety.
For those who need a visa to travel to Norway, there may still be practical challenges regarding the ability to receive applications and issue visas in some countries, as a result of foreign application centers and stations having closed or reduced opening hours. for infection control reasons.
The vast majority of Norway’s application receptions abroad are now fully or partially open, and the vast majority of those who meet the conditions for travel to Norway can apply. In the few places where the application centers are not open, the Foreign Service makes every effort to make it easier for the application to be submitted in another way.
(Source: Ministry of Justice and Emergency Preparedness)
