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What are the current travel restrictions for Longyearbyen?

Currently, Norway travel restrictions include travel to Longyearbyen. Entry restrictions

Norway has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not nationals and residents of Norway, or an immediate family member. There are a few exemptions, for instance for journalists, seafarers and aviation personnel, foreign nationals for whom special reasons indicate they should be granted the right to enter, such as specific care responsibilities for persons in Norway or other compelling welfare considerations, foreign nationals who perform commercial transport of goods and passengers, foreign nationals who work in critical public functions, and health personnel from Sweden and Finland who work in the Norwegian health and care services.

Entry requirements

Travelers and airline crew must complete a registration form before arrival. All travelers arriving from high-risk countries must present a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR test results issued within 24 hours prior to departure and be in English, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, French, or German. Nationals and residents of Norway, travelers under the age of 12, travelers with a diplomatic or service passport, merchant seamen and military personnel are exempt from this requirement. Norway has imposed mandatory testing for COVID-19 for all travelers arriving from a country with a high level of transmission. The test is also mandatory for Norwegian citizens. The test must be done as soon as possible, and within 24 hours after arrival at the latest at the airport or other border stations. If that is not possible, the traveler must contact the local municipality or another test center to arrange testing. Testing is free of charge. There are some exceptions from mandatory testing, including children under the age of 12, personnel with critical social functions, cross-border workers, long distance drivers and diplomats. Due to the coronavirus mutation, travelers who have been to the UK, South Africa, Ireland, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal and Brazil are also required undergo a PCR test at the Norwegian border.

Quarantine requirements

Travelers arriving from high-risk countries to Norway are subject to a 10-day quarantine with a few exceptions for people traveling for work. Travelers who do not have a place of residence, must stay in quarantine at a hotel for 10 days after arrival. The cost of staying at a quarantine hotel is NOK 500 per night for both private individuals (adults) and employers.

Transiting rules

Non-residents are still able to transit via Norwegian airports as long as the final destination is not within Norway.

If you are planning to travel to Longyearbyen at this time, it is recommended that you stay up to date on current restrictions and follow proper safety measures while in public.