Can anyone travel to Svalbard?

Arriving in Svalbard On arrival visitors will need to go through passport control. While Norwegian authorities do not require a visa for visiting Svalbard, as you will be transiting through Norway, nationals with visa requirements for Norway or the Schengen area will need a valid visa.

Is it safe to travel to Svalbard?

The main settlement of Longyearbyen is comparatively safe to the rest of the archipelago but there are still significant dangers. Polar bears are unlikely to enter the settlement itself but it can and does happen. Be on your guard especially in the dark season.

Did Covid reach Svalbard?

The COVID-19 pandemic in Svalbard is part of the ongoing worldwide pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The virus was confirmed to have reached Svalbard on 6 October 2021.

What is the best time to visit Svalbard?

summer
May – September. These summer months are the best time to go to Svalbard. This is the warmest time to visit, and most suited to some of the outdoor activities you can enjoy such as snowmobile tours, skiing, dog sledding, hiking, and boat tours.

What is the best time to go to Svalbard?

Summer
Summer is the perfect time to plan a wildlife holiday in Svalbard. Not only is the midnight sun shining from 19 April to 23 August, providing unlimited time for observing fauna and flora, but the break-up of sea-ice allows small-ship polar voyages to navigate around Spitsbergen and other islands in the archipelago.

Will Norway open to tourists?

In February 2022, all COVID entry requirements were lifted for all travellers to Norway. It is now super easy to travel to Norway, and we have lots of space! Spectacular outdoor adventures, unique places to stay and fun things to do await! Other restrictions have also been lifted.

Can US citizens travel to Norway right now?

As of February 12,2022, the travel-restrictions upon entry into Norway have been lifted. The same rules as prior to the corona pandemic now apply. There are no requirements for testing, quarantine or registration upon arrival in Norway.

Do you need a visa for Svalbard?

Although Svalbard is part of Norway, the Immigration Act does not apply to the archipelago. Foreigners do not need a visa or work and residence permits from the Norwegian authorities to travel to Svalbard.