Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Svalbard og Jan Mayen
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Governor Services for Mainland Norway Permits and Citizenship
General residence
Governor of Svalbard service point for Norwegian immigration forms, visa matters, residence-permit applications and citizenship applications forwarded to UDI.
Support and Housing Requirement for Staying in Svalbard
General residence
Practical Svalbard stay requirement: people must have means to reside and are advised to arrange work and housing before arrival.
Schengen Transit or Double-Entry Visa for Svalbard Travel
Short Term Business
Schengen visa planning route for visa nationals travelling to Svalbard through mainland Norway.
No Svalbard Visa, Work Permit or Residence Permit Needed
Unsponsored work
Svalbard-specific rule: foreign citizens do not need a Norwegian visa or work/residence permit for Svalbard itself.
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