Ending Sexual and Gender Based Violence in Humanitarian Crises
The Nobel Peace Prize 2019 award to Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad for their efforts to end sexual and gender based violence (SGBV) in conflict…
Embassy closed April 18-22, 2019
U.S. Embassy Oslo will be closed April 18-22, in observance of Norwegian national Easter holidays. If you are a U.S. citizen experiencing an emergency, please…
Messages for U.S. Citizens: Rescue operation of the cruise ship Viking Sky
Rescue operation of the cruise ship Viking Sky – U. S. Embassy Oslo, Norway – March 24, 2019 Location: Hustadvika off the western coast of Norway…
Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day
In honor of all women and girls, the U.S. President proclaimed March 2019 to be Women’s History Month. “During Women’s History Month, we celebrate the…
Security Messages for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Oslo, Norway – 12 January 2019 Location: Demonstration at Stortinget (Parliament) downtown Oslo, Norway Event: A demonstration is planned…
Lapse in Appropriations
At this time, scheduled passport and visa services in the United States and at U.S. Embassies and Consulates overseas will continue during the lapse in…
Security Alert for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration
Location: Across the street from the U.S. Embassy in Oslo, Morgedalsvegen 36 Event: A demonstration is expected to take place on Friday, December 21, 2018, from 16:00-17:00. A…
Ambassador Braithwaite Visits Karasjok and Kautokeino
During a visit to Finnmark in December, Ambassador Braithwaite attended the opening of the Sami Parliament in Karasjok and met with members of the Sami…
Reminder: Apply for ESTA no later than 72 hours before your trip
Individuals from certain countries are able to travel to the United States without a visa. A list of Visa Waiver Countries and more information on…
Attention Norwegian Entrepreneurs: Apply for the Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative!
The Young Transatlantic Innovative Leaders Initiative Fellowship Launched in 2016, the Young Transatlantic Innovative Leaders Initiative Fellowship is the flagship program of the Young Transatlantic…
Embassy closed Wednesday December 5th, 2018
Wednesday December 5th, 2018 has been declared a national day of mourning for former President George H.W. Bush. The Embassy will be closed all day.…
An Evening with the Ambassador and the American Citizen Services unit in Kristiansand
On November 13, 2018, Ambassador Kenneth J. Braithwaite met with approximately 70 U.S. citizens at the International School in Kristiansand. The Embassy’s American Citizen Services…
Apply Now: Benjamin Franklin Summer Institute for Youth 2019
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and the U.S. Embassy in Oslo are pleased to announce a four-week summer…
Ambassador Braithwaite Commemorates World War II Mission in Norway: “Operation Leader”
In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of “Operation Leader”, Ambassador Braithwaite visited the Aviation and War History Museums in Bodø. Operation Leader Operation Leader was…
Security Alert for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration
Norwegian Police have advised of a demonstration planned for today November 13th, from 1400-1500 at the Embassy. The protest group includes Uyghur activists demonstrating against…
Security Messages for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Oslo, Norway – 27 October, 2018 Location: Oslo, on Karl Johans gate from the Oslo Sentrum train station to…
A Chronicle of Iran’s Destructive Activities
This report documents the magnitude of the Islamic Republic’s destructive activities at home and abroad. Many of the activities highlighted have occurred recently, while others…
Presidential Proclamation on Leif Erikson Day, 2018
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