Travel Information From Gambia to Norway

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Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (Influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Shingles

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Hepatitis A

Consider for most travelers; recommended for travelers at higher risk (e.g. visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas where exposure might occur through food or water; or prone to "adventurous eating")

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages to Norway.

Measles

Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

Rabies

Norway is free of dog rabies. However, rabies may still be present in wildlife species, particularly bats. CDC recommends rabies vaccination before travel only for people working directly with wildlife. These people may include veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers working with specimens from mammalian species.

For travelers moving or traveling to TBE-endemic areas
TBE vaccine is recommended for persons who will have extensive exposure to ticks based on their planned outdoor activities and itinerary.
TBE vaccine may be considered for persons who might engage in outdoor activities in areas ticks are likely to be found.

You will need 3 months validity remaining on your passport from the date you intend to leave.

Local Phrases Language : Norwegian

Local Phrases :

Greetings

Hello = Hallo
Good morning = God morgen
Good afternoon = God ettermiddag
Goodbye = Ha det
Nice to meet you = Hyggelig å møte deg

Conversational

How are you? = Hvordan har du det?
I am good thank you = Jeg har det bra takk
What’s your name? = Hva heter du?
My name is … = Mitt navn er …
Do you speak English? = Snakker du engelsk?
I don’t speak … = jeg snakker ikke...
How do you say… in … = Hvordan sier du ... i ...
I don’t understand = jeg forstår ikke

Basics

Yes = Ja
No = Nei
Please = Vær så snill
Thank you = Takk skal du ha
You’re welcome = Værsågod
Excuse me (as a question) =
Excuse me (as sorry) =
Wait = Vente
Hurry up = Skynd deg
Go away = Gå vekk
Let’s go to = La oss gå til
I want to go to … = Jeg vil gå til …
A little bit = En liten bit
A lot = Mye

Shopping & Eating Out

Restaurant = Restaurant
Do you have? … = Har du? …
Not too spicy = Ikke for krydret
It was delicious = Det var deilig
The bill, please = Regningen takk
How much? = Hvor mye?
Very expensive = Veldig dyrt
Can you reduce the price? = Kan du redusere prisen?
Please can I have a beer? = Kan jeg ta en øl?

Transportation & Directions

Taxi = Taxi
Car = Bil
Bus = Buss
Right = Ikke sant
Left = Venstre
Straight = Rett
Stop here = Stopp her

Places

Downtown = Nede i byen
Street = gate
Hotel = Hotell
Museum = Museum
Mall = kjøpesenter
Market = Marked
Hospital = Sykehus
Doctor = Doktor
Police = Police
Post office = Postkontor
Bank = Bank

Time & Dates

What time is it? = Hva er klokka?
Today = I dag
Tomorrow = I morgen
The day after tomorrow = Overimorgen
Yesterday = I går
When? = Når?

Emergencies

Where is the toilet? = Hvor er toalettet?
Help me, please = Hjelp meg vær så snill
Call an ambulance = Ring en ambulanse
I don’t feel good = jeg føler meg ikke bra

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Oslo

Oslo, the capital of Norway, sits on the country’s southern coast at the head of the Oslofjord. It’s known for its green spaces and museums. Many of these are on the Bygdøy Peninsula, including the waterside Norwegian Maritime Museum and the Viking Ship Museum, with Viking ships from the 9th century. The Holmenkollbakken is a ski-jumping hill with panoramic views of the fjord. It also has a ski museum.

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Sexual Assault

Gun crime is increasing in Norway, but relatively rare. This is particularly problematic in Eastern Oslo and run-down areas where gang and drug-related crime is prevalent. Rape is another problem in Eastern Oslo, and women should avoid walking through these areas alone and particularly at night. The US Department of State reports that sexual assault crime increased in 2016, mostly large assault cases with many victims.

Piracy

Visitors should avoid buying bootleg goods in Norway, as there are strict restrictions on counterfeit and pirated material. If you buy something you could find yourself on the wrong side of the law in Norway very quickly.

You do not need an International Driving Permit to drive here for periods up to 90 days. If you hold a paper driving licence you may need a 1968 International Driving Permit.

• The most common religion in Norway is Lutheran Christianity.
• Don't ask questions concerning church - it can be taken as disrespect as many people don't attend any church there.
• Don't expect Oslo fjord to be an actual fjord
• Don't forget you can hike or pitch a tent in any unfenced land thanks to Right of Access.
• Don't forget Svalbard archipelago is not part of the Schengen Agreement, even it belongs to Norway.
• Don't be surprised you can't get any alcohol all the time - there are strict laws and you may find alcohol to be expensive and available only during certain hours.
• Don't forget to wear reflectors when riding a bike or walking at dark.

Do I need travel insurance to travel to Norway?

Travel insurance is very important when traveling overseas. We strongly recommend that you take out cover to travel to Norway. You can usually take out single trip or annual multi-trip cover to give you peace of mind should anything happen.

It can be a better and cheaper option to take annual multi-trip cover as it usually covers any number of trips taken in one year with a maximum of up to around 60 days away per trip.

We work with the top names in the industry and have already pre-selected the easiest, cheapest and best quality travel insurance on the market to save you time and money trying to find the best cover.

Travel insurance typically covers the following; however, you can tailor a policy to suit your needs depending on where you are traveling to, your activities and how long you are away.

• Medical Expenses
  Medical treatment can be extremely costly and add up very quickly, and include Overnight stays in hospital, minor or major surgery, accident and emergency treatment, drugs, COVID-19 treatment, journey home if you cannot use the original ticket, dental treatment, and many more unexpected expenses.
• Baggage and personal belongings
  If your baggage is lost, stolen, damaged or delayed it is extremely frustrating. If you must buy new clothes, toiletry products or personal belongings it can be very expensive and time consuming.
• Cancellation
  Sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances you may need to cancel your trip. This could be due to several reasons such as illness, injury, a bereavement or many other scenarios. Usually airlines, tour operators and hotels have large cancellation fees, so buying travel insurance that covers this is recommended.

Health Care

Healthcare of Norway is ranked 2nd in the world. The healthcare system in Norway is one of the best in the world. You will find both public hospitals and private clinics in the country.

Health Risk

Caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira.

Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus.

Caused from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.