Can I settle in Svalbard?

Everybody may live and work in Svalbard indefinitely regardless of country of citizenship. The Svalbard Treaty grants treaty nationals equal right of abode as Norwegian nationals. Non-treaty nationals may live and work indefinitely visa-free as well.

Can you get Norwegian citizenship living in Svalbard?

There is no such thing as svalbard citizenship. Norwegian citizenship rules apply here. Immigrants must understand that time spent in svalbard does not count towards becoming norwegian citizen. This includes for marriage and children.

Can I get job in Svalbard?

Among the requirements is that you must have the means to be able to reside on Svalbard. The Governor of Svalbard does not arrange work and does not have an overview of which jobs are available. The Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV) provides an overview of job vacancies in Norwegian, but not in English.

Does Svalbard have Internet?

Svalbard is among the first places in Norway with a functioning 5G mobile network. The cables made it possible to reach average internet connections of 50 megabits per second in and around Longyearbyen, Svalbard’s main settlement. They also enabled 4G mobile telephone service.

Is it safe to travel to Svalbard?

Tourism and travel. All visits to Svalbard are subject to strict regulations regarding the protection of nature and historical sites, as well as ensuring the safety of the visitors. Strict rules apply to tour operators, tour organisers and tourist vessels, for example, that tour organisers are fully responsible for their customers’ safety.

Is Svalbard in the Schengen and EEC?

Svalbard is a part of the kingdom of Norway but is outside of the Schengen and EEC. Svalbard was kept outside of the EEC when Norway agreed to the EEC cooperation in 1992. The reason is Norway’s extraordinary judicial responsibilities according to the Svalbard Treaty.

Can I travel to Svalbard during the coronavirus (covid-19)?

In Svalbard you can join organised activities with local activity providers that are adhering to strict anti-contagion measures. If you have questions about the coronavirus (COVID-19) while travelling in Norway, please call the national information telephone at (+47) 815 55 015.

Do I need to report my trip to the Governor of Svalbard?

If you are going out for a trip alone and plan to go beyond Management area 10 (the central parts of Spitsbergen), you must report your planned trip to the Governor of Svalbard. The obligation to report applies to all trips both on land and on sea, and such reports shall be made on specific forms.