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Travelling with pets in Geiranger, Norway - Photo: Terje Rakke/Nordic life/Innovasjon Norge
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Travelling with pets in Geiranger, Norway

Before you go

Passport and visa requirements, customs and regulations, travelling with pets and other practical information.

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Good to know before you travel

Passport and visa requirements

On arrival in Norway, you must show a valid passport or other official document that satisfactorily establishes your identity and nationality.
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Customs and regulations

Here you find the most important regulations you need to know before entering Norway with goods or currencies.
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Travelling with pets

Norway is one of the few European countries where rabies is not found.
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Daylight saving time

Daylight saving time (DST) gives us the opportunity to enjoy sunny summer evenings by moving our clocks an hour forward in the spring.
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Precipitation

There are large differences in the normal annual precipitation in Norway.
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What clothes should I pack?

Whatever the season, the Norwegian weather is liable to change from day to day. So it is a good idea to bring a selection of items.
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Taxis

There are taxis available in all cities and most towns, and drivers usually speak English.
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Smoking restrictions

It is not permitted to smoke in public buildings and other places open to the public.
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Electricity

220 volts AC (50 Hz) is the Norwegian standard.
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Alcohol

The age limit for purchasing beer and wine is 18 years and for spirits it is 20 years.
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Emergency telephone numbers

Find emergency telephone numbers for fire, police, ambulance and rescue at sea.

Toll roads and AutoPASS in Norway

Norway has in total 45 toll road projects all over the country. 25 of these have electronic fee collection available to foreign travellers.
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Roads closed during winter

Some Norwegian roads are closed for varying periods during the winter.
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Breakdowns and assistance

We hope you won't have a breakdown or an accident during your vacation in Norway. But if you do, there is help at hand!
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