Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
treated as narcotics! You're also allowed to import 200 cigarettes duty-free. Importation of
fresh food and controlled drugs is prohibited.
Svalbardisaduty-freezoneandmanyitemsareconsiderablycheapertherethaninmain-
land Norway as they're subject to neither VAT or customs duties.
Discount Cards
Inadditiontothefollowing,aHostellingInternationalmembershipcardwillgetyoua15%
discount at youth hostels -
Click here
.
Senior Cards
Honnør
(senior) discounts are available to those aged 67 years or over for admission to
museums, public pools, transport etc. The discounted price usually amounts to 75% of the
full price. You don't require a special card, but those who look particularly youthful may,
apart from enjoying the compliment, need proof of their age to qualify.
Student Cards
Discounts (usually 75% of the normal fee) are available for students. You will need some
kind of identification (eg an International Student Identity Card;
www.isic.org
)
to prove
student status. Not accepted everywhere. Some travellers have reported being refused ac-
cess with their normal university cards (unless it's from a Norwegian university), so the
ISIC card is a good investment. It can provide discounts on many forms of transport (in-
cluding airlines, international ferries and local public transport) and in some internet cafes,
reducedorfreeadmissiontomuseumsandsights,andcheapmealsinsomestudentrestaur-
ants.
Embassies & Consulates
Australia
The nearest Australian embassy is in Copenhagen; contact the British embassy
in an emergency.
Canada (
22 99 53 00;
www.canada.no
;
4th fl, Wergelandsveien 7, Oslo)
Denmark (
22 54 08 00;
www.amboslo.um.dk
;
Olav Kyrres gate 7, Oslo)
