Travel Information From Antigua and Barbuda to Svalbard and Jan Mayen

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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

You will need 6 months validity remaining on your passport from the date of entry.

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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Longyearbyen

Longyearbyen is a small coal-mining town on Spitsbergen Island, in Norway's Svalbard archipelago. This Arctic town is known for its views of the Northern Lights. The modern Svalbard Museum chronicles the region’s natural and cultural history. It includes a stuffed polar bear. Live bears can occasionally be seen in the area. The North Pole Expeditions Museum recounts early efforts to reach the pole by air.

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Crime in Svalbard & the Jan Mayen Islands

Svalbard and Jan Mayen are remote archipelagos located in the Arctic Ocean, with a total population of around 3,000 people. The crime rate on these islands is very low, and violent crime is almost non-existent.

However, there are some risks associated with traveling to these remote areas, particularly in terms of the harsh and unpredictable weather conditions and the risk of accidents and injuries.

Travelers to Svalbard and Jan Mayen should take appropriate safety measures, including carrying appropriate gear and supplies for the conditions, staying informed about weather conditions and other risks, and being well-prepared for emergency situations.

In addition, visitors to Svalbard should be aware of the local regulations, including restrictions on hunting and fishing, and the need for a permit to visit certain areas.

Overall, while there is very little crime on Svalbard and Jan Mayen, visitors should take appropriate precautions and be well-prepared for the unique challenges of traveling in these remote and rugged areas.

Do I need travel insurance to travel to Svalbard & Jan Mayen Islands?

Travel insurance is very important when traveling overseas. We strongly recommend that you take out cover to travel to Svalbard and Jan Mayen. 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 System in Svalbard & Jan Mayen Islands

Health Risk