News | Governor of Svalbard

Service at the Governor's office

The Governor's Office is open to the public again. From Monday September 27 use of face mask is no longer mandatory.

1/19/2021

Covid-19: Changes for Svalbard

The requirement for a negative corona test before travelling to Svalbard from the Norwegian mainland is removed. The requirement that entry quarantine must be carried out on the mainland before further travel to Svalbard is continued, the Norwegian government writes in a press release today.

9/24/2021

New regulations for access and passage in nature in Svalbard will render safer tourism

Government will outline a clearer framework for access, passage and activity in nature in Svalbard. The aim is to create even safer and better experiences for tourists, while reducing the impact on vulnerable nature.

9/1/2021

Quarantine must be carried out on the mainland

The Governor reminds that persons who are subject to a quarantine obligation on arrival in mainland Norway must carry out the entry quarantine on the mainland before traveling on to Svalbard. It is not possible to carry out the entry quarantine on Svalbard.

8/11/2021

The traffic station will be closed for some periods this summer

The traffic station at the Governor’s office is closed during these periods this summer:
- from 9 July until 18 July
- from 22 July until 9 August

6/18/2021

E-bikes only permitted on roads

The Governor of Svalbard hereby issues the following reminder concerning the use of bicycles, electric bicycles and dog sleds off road.

6/17/2021