Travel to Norway

Fjords and mountains, trains and boats.

Norway has it's history as a sea going and hunting nation. Today it has a rich cultural focus and can provide significant opportunities for outdoor persuits.

Leisure persuits and activities:

• hunting (inc. game hunting) and fishing
• cycling
• hiking and mountain hiking
• snowboarding
• cross country
• skiing

Where to Get Information

Local Sickness Offices (Lokale Trygdekontor) or The National Office for Social Insurance Abroad (Folketrygdkontoret for utenlandersaker), PO Box 8138 Dep, 0033 Oslo 1. Tel: 23311300

Documentation required

In an emergency, UK nationals need to present their passports to get treatment. All other nationals legally resident in the UK need to present both their Form E111 and their passport.

Doctors, Dentists & Prescriptions

• Medical treatment must be obtained from a doctor with a reimbursement arrangement with the National Insurance Administration. This includes most medical practitioners.
• Patients may consult a doctor direct but must be able to produce a UK passport or an E111. A standard fee will be charged by the doctor and this is non-refundable.
• In general, you must pay the total cost of dental treatment and prescribed medicines. But if you're prescribed medication by a doctor on a blue prescription (generally medication for chronic conditions) you'll only pay 36% of the costs up to a maximum of NOK 360 per prescription.

Hospital Treatment

Charges are payable for specialist consultations and out-patient treatment.

Normally a general practitioner will request a patient's admission to hospital.

In an emergency, you can seek treatment from the nearest public hospital.

Hospital in-patient treatment, including necessary medication, is free of charge.

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