Tour operators

Tourism, field operations and other travel in Svalbard is regulated by FOR-1991-10-18-671 (tourism regulations).

All tour operators in Svalbard shall notify the Governor of their travel plans no later than eight weeks before the scheduled start date.

Tour operators must receive an official reply letter from the Governor of Svalbard before the notified travel plans can start. Tour operators are obliged to report once their activity has been completed.

Published 6/20/2019, Updated 11/10/2023

Please note that the Norwegian government has introduced new regulations related to firearms. Find more information here.

Who are considered to be a tour operator?

Notification, insurance and reporting obligations

Regulations and travel restrictions

Requirements for tour operators

Laws and regulations

The Svalbard Environmental Protection Act Tourism regulations Requirements according to other regulations (Norwegian Maritime Authority)

Download documents

Safety in Svalbard Experiencing Svalbard's wildlife Emergency card Polar bear alert Beach Clean-up Guide Svalbard Information from Longyearbyen Hospital

Links

Information from Coop Svalbard (grocery shop)

Contact persons

Thomas Haavik

Phone: +47 79 02 43 48
Alexander Vågenes

Phone: +47 79 02 43 23