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  1. Norway

    faq (svalbard-visa)

    Before
    Canada's travel advice says Svalbard is Norwegian territory but not part of the Schengen area. You need a valid passport to enter it, and you must meet Schengen entry rules when you return to mainland Norway — so if you need a Schengen visa, it has to allow that re-entry.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says Svalbard is Norwegian territory but not part of the Schengen area. You need a valid passport to enter it, and you must meet Schengen entry rules when you return to mainland Norway.

  2. Norway

    tips (alcohol-sales)

    Before
    Under Norway's Alcohol Act, drinks over 4.7% alcohol are sold in shops only by the state-owned Vinmonopolet, which may not sell on Sundays and public holidays. Other shops may sell beer up to 4.7% no later than 20:00 on weekdays and 18:00 on the day before a Sunday or public holiday.
    After
    Under Norway's Alcohol Act, drinks over 4.7% alcohol are sold in shops only by the state-owned Vinmonopolet, whose shops may sell from 08:30 to 18:00 (10:00 to 16:00 on the day before a Sunday or public holiday). Other shops may sell drinks of up to 4.7% from 08:00 to 18:00, and until 15:00 on the day before a Sunday or public holiday, unless the municipality sets other hours.

  3. Norway

    countryFacts.driving

    Before
    Norway is a party to both the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic, so it recognizes an International Driving Permit issued under either. Whether a permit is required in addition to a national license, and for how long a foreign license may be used, are set by national road law and have not been checked for Norway yet.
    After
    Norway is a party to both the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic, so it recognizes an International Driving Permit issued under either. No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used.

  4. Norway

    countryFacts.safety

    Before
    Norway is one of the safest countries in the world, with very low crime. The main risks are outdoors: fast-changing mountain and sea weather, and winter road conditions.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says there is a small risk of petty theft, particularly at airports and railway stations in and around Oslo, and that terrorist attacks in Norway cannot be ruled out. Canada's travel advice says weather conditions can change rapidly, even in summer, and that there is a risk of avalanches in winter.

  5. Norway

    declarations (ETIAS)

    Before
    Visa-exempt travelers will need an ETIAS travel authorization to enter the Schengen Area. It is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. Check the official EU site for the current status and apply only there.
    After
    Visa-exempt travellers will need an ETIAS travel authorisation to enter the Schengen Area. It is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. The official EU site is travel-europe.europa.eu.

  6. Norway

    declarations (EES)

    Before
    Non-EU travelers are registered biometrically (fingerprints and photo) in the EU Entry/Exit System at Schengen external borders. Registration happens at the border. There is nothing to submit in advance, but allow extra time on your first entry.
    After
    Non-EU travellers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System at Schengen external borders: on the first crossing since the EES started, border officers take a facial photo and/or scan fingerprints. The EU says this can be quicker if you register some of your data in advance, at a self-service system or through a mobile app where one is available.

  7. Norway

    travelInsurance

    Before
    Schengen visa applicants must hold travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000, valid across the Schengen Area for the whole stay. Visa-exempt visitors are not required to show it, but medical care is expensive — cover is strongly recommended.
    After
    Schengen visa applicants must hold travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000, valid across the Schengen Area for the whole stay. No official source we could read states an insurance requirement for visa-exempt visitors.

  8. Norway

    visaTypes.national-d.fee.notes

    Before
    Stays over 90 days (work, study, family) are handled as residence-permit applications through UDI; fees vary by purpose. Confirm the current fee on udi.no before applying.
    After
    Stays over 90 days (work, study, family) are handled as residence-permit applications; the Immigration Regulations (§ 17-10) set the fee by purpose.

  9. Norway

    visaTypes.schengen-c.fee.notes

    Before
    Children 6–11: €45; under 6: free. Fee set EU-wide since June 11, 2024; paid in local currency where you apply.
    After
    Children 6–11: €45; under 6: free. Fee set EU-wide since June 11, 2024.

  10. Norway

    summary

    Before
    Norway is in the Schengen Area through its association agreement with the EU: EU/EEA and Swiss citizens enter freely, around 60 visa-exempt nationalities including the US and UK get 90 days in any 180-day period counted across the whole Schengen Area, and everyone else needs a Schengen visa Svalbard, though Norwegian, is outside the Schengen Area.
    After
    Norway is in the Schengen Area through its association agreement with the EU: EU/EEA and Swiss citizens enter freely, around 60 visa-exempt nationalities including the US and UK get 90 days in any 180-day period counted across the whole Schengen Area, and everyone else needs a Schengen visa. Canada's travel advice says Svalbard, though Norwegian territory, is not part of the Schengen Area.

  11. North Korea

    faq[open-2026].answer

    Before
    Barely. The UK government says North Korea's borders have been closed to general entry since 2020 and that only limited tourism has restarted. Anyone considering a trip should check the current position with a specialist tour operator.
    After
    Barely. The UK government says North Korea's borders have been closed to general entry since 2020 and that only limited tourism has restarted.

  12. North Korea

    tips[cash-small-notes].text

    Before
    Bring euros, US dollars or Chinese yuan in small denominations. Canada's travel advice says change in foreign currency is often unavailable.
    After
    The UK government says the US dollar and the euro are the most widely accepted currencies, with Chinese yuan taken in some places. Canada's travel advice says change in foreign currency is often unavailable.

  13. North Korea

    tips[no-connectivity].text

    Before
    Expect to be offline: the UK government says a foreign mobile phone must be registered at the border and cannot connect to international or domestic networks with an international SIM card. Tell family and colleagues in advance.
    After
    The UK government says a foreign mobile phone must be registered at the border and cannot connect to international or domestic networks with an international SIM card, and that lack of access to internet and mobile networks makes it almost impossible to communicate outside North Korea.

  14. North Korea

    tips[tourism-status].text

    Before
    The UK government says North Korea's borders have been closed to general entry since 2020 and only limited tourism has restarted; the position can change with little notice.
    After
    The UK government says North Korea's borders have been closed to general entry since 2020 and only limited tourism has restarted.

  15. North Korea

    tips[follow-the-rules].text

    Before
    Never leave your guide, photograph without permission, or bring religious or South Korean material. Canada's travel advice says you must be accompanied by an official guide at all times, that material printed in South Korea or intended for religious proselytising may be seized, and that you can be arrested for unsanctioned political or religious activity.
    After
    The UK government says to ask your tour guide's permission before taking any photographs. Canada's travel advice says you must be accompanied by an official guide at all times, that material printed in South Korea or intended for religious proselytising may be seized, and that you can be arrested for unsanctioned political or religious activity.

  16. North Korea

    countryFacts.safety.text

    Before
    The UK government advises against all but essential travel to North Korea. The risk of arbitrary arrest and long-term detention is real, consular assistance is minimal or non-existent, and visitors must follow state rules and their guides' instructions at all times.
    After
    The UK government advises against all but essential travel to North Korea. It says the North Korean authorities have previously detained foreign nationals for allegedly violating local laws and denied them access to support from their governments, and that a guide will almost always accompany visitors and decide where they can go. Canada advises against all travel, citing the risk of arbitrary de…

  17. North Korea

    entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits.text

    Before
    There are no limits on bringing in or taking out foreign currency, but you must declare it at customs. Importing or exporting North Korean won (KPW) is illegal; shops and restaurants usually charge foreigners in foreign currency, and some hotels insist on full cash payment in advance.
    After
    The UK government says there are no restrictions on bringing in or taking out foreign currency, but you must declare it at customs, and that importing or exporting North Korean won (KPW) is illegal. It says shops and restaurants usually charge foreign nationals in foreign currency, and some hotels may insist on full cash payment in advance.

  18. North Korea

    entryRequirements.declarations[customs-declaration].text

    Before
    Foreign currency must be declared to customs on arrival, and foreign mobile phones must be registered at the border. GPS devices are held by customs until you leave. Customs officers confiscate literature or media judged anti-government, subversive or pornographic, and further severe penalties, including imprisonment, are possible; the UK government advises against bringing Korean-language or rel…
    After
    The UK government says foreign currency must be declared at customs, foreign mobile phones must be registered at the border, and GPS devices must be left with customs until you leave. It says customs officers confiscate literature or media deemed anti-government, subversive or pornographic, that further severe penalties including imprisonment are possible, and advises against bringing Korean-lang…

  19. North Korea

    entryRequirements.proofOfFunds.text

    Before
    No official source states a proof-of-funds requirement. Credit cards and international mobile payments are not accepted, and some hotels insist on full payment in cash at check-in.
    After
    No official source states a proof-of-funds requirement. The UK government says credit cards and international mobile payments are not accepted, and that some hotels may insist on full cash payment in advance at check-in.

  20. North Korea

    entryRequirements.passportValidity.text

    Before
    Your passport must be valid for the whole of your stay. If you travel in through China, the UK government says to check with your travel provider that your passport and other documents also meet China's requirements.
    After
    The UK government says your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay, and that if you travel through China you should check with your travel provider that your passport and other documents also meet China's requirements.

  21. North Korea

    KP passport notes

    Before
    Home country — although exit and re-entry are tightly controlled by the state for DPRK citizens.
    After
    Home country. No entry requirements for DPRK citizens.

  22. Nigeria

    faq[yellow-fever].answer

    Before
    Yes. Nigeria requires proof of yellow fever vaccination from arriving travelers, whichever country they come from; only infants aged 8 months or younger and adults aged 61 or older are exempt. Carry the certificate with your passport.
    After
    Yes. The UK Foreign Office says you must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate to enter Nigeria; only infants aged 8 months or younger and adults aged 61 or older are exempt.

  23. Nigeria

    faq[processing-time].answer

    Before
    The Nigeria Immigration Service does not publish a processing time for the e-Visa, and no official source states one. The approval arrives by email. Apply well ahead of travel in case additional checks are needed.
    After
    The Nigeria Immigration Service does not publish a processing time for the e-Visa, and no official source states one.

  24. Nigeria

    faq[voa-gone].answer

    Before
    No. The visa-on-arrival scheme was discontinued when the e-Visa launched on May 1, 2025. You must be approved online before boarding. Previously issued VOA approvals expired at the end of May 2025.
    After
    No. The UK Foreign Office says visa on arrival is no longer available and that all visa applications must be submitted through the online portal before travel.

  25. Nigeria

    faq[need-visa].answer

    Before
    Most travelers do. Since May 2025 short tourist and business visits are handled through Nigeria's official e-Visa, open to more than 180 nationalities including the US, UK, Canada and the EU. ECOWAS citizens enter without a visa under the bloc's free-movement protocol, as do citizens of Cameroon and Chad under visa-abolition agreements.
    After
    Most travelers do. Short tourist and business visits are handled through Nigeria's official e-Visa, applied for online before travel. ECOWAS citizens enter without a visa under the bloc's free-movement protocol, as do citizens of Cameroon and Chad under visa-abolition agreements.