Travel requirements for entering Norway
Meeting attendees are responsible for arranging their own travel and to ensure that they have the documentation required for entering Norway.
Norway Visa and Passport requirements
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If you require an official letter of invitation for visa puposes, please contact the GBIF Secretariat at GB33@gbif.org.
Health requirements - Vaccinations
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Insurance
Meeting attendees are advised to ensure appropriate comprehensive health and travel insurance for travel to Norway.
Arriving in Norway
International Airports
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Transportation from the Airport
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Local transportation
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Hotels
Meeting attendees are asked to organize their own accommodation.
The local organizers have made a block booking for the following hotels:
Clarion Hotel Oslo
Dronning Eufemias gate 15
0194 Oslo
Norway
Block booking reservation link (valid to 1 August 2026)
- 255 rooms
- 500 m from Oslo Central Station
Clarion Hotel The Hub
Biskop Gunnerus gate 3
0155 Oslo
Norway
Block booking reservation link (valid to 1 August 2026)
- 810 rooms
- 190 m from Oslo Central Station
Clarion Collection Hotel Folketeateret
Storgata 21-23
0184 Oslo
Norway
Block booking reservation link (valid to 1 August 2026)
- 160 rooms
- 350 m from Oslo Central Station
Venues
VENUE 1
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VENUE 2
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Map
A map with some of the key locations can be found here ADD LINK
General information
Climate and weather
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Electricity
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Internet and Telecommunications
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Languages
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Money
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Opening hours (for banks and shops)
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Personal security
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Tipping
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Tourist information
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