Why Norwegian Businesses Should Hire “Curious, Bold and Adventurous” Job Seekers, Especially Those W
The U.S. Embassy hosted a debate at Arendalsuka 2019. Norwegian students know the value of international experience, but do Norway’s employers? This was question discussed…
Op-Ed by Ambassador Braithwaite: European Security Cannot Mean More to the United States than It Doe
In an op-ed published in VG on August 13, 2019, Ambassador Braithwaite calls on Norway to live up to its 2014 Wales Pledge. Below is…
USA trekker seg ut av INF-avtalen
UTTALELSE FRA UTENRIKSMINISTER POMPEO USA trekker seg ut av INF-avtalen 2. august 2019 2. februar 2019 ga USA seks måneders forhåndsvarsel om oppsigelse av traktaten…
Coming Soon: Online Payment for DS-82 Passport Renewal Fees
Currently, all U.S. passport applicants in Norway — including adults renewing their passports through the “mail-in” form DS-82 — must arrange for in-person payment of…
U.S. Ambassador’s Award 2019 Recognizes Thomas Wilhelmsen
The United States Ambassador to the Kingdom of Norway, Rear Admiral Kenneth J. Braithwaite, USN (ret.), had the honor on June 20 at the U.S.…
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…
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