Low riskEurope · Northern EuropeNorway Travel Health Guide
Low risk
Norway carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.
Overall risk
Low risk
Malaria
None
Best time to visit
Year-round
Recommended vaccines
Routine vaccines
Make sure you're up-to-date on all routine vaccines including chickenpox, tetanus, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles before traveling.
COVID-19
Stay up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccines before traveling.
Hepatitis A
Consider hepatitis A vaccine if you'll be visiting smaller cities, rural areas, or eating street food.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for unvaccinated travelers under 60, and may be considered for those 60 and older.
Measles
Get MMR vaccine at least two weeks before travel. Infants 6-11 months need an early dose.
Rabies
Rabies vaccine may be needed if you'll have high-risk animal exposure or limited access to medical care. Rabid dogs are uncommon in Norway.
Tick-borne Encephalitis
Consider TBE vaccine if you'll spend extensive time outdoors in tick-endemic areas or have significant tick exposure risk.
Yellow Fever
Yellow fever vaccine is not recommended or required for travel to Norway.
Disease risks
Emergency numbers
Police
112
Medical / Ambulance
113
Fire
110
U.S. Embassy
+47-21-30-85-40
Norway travel health FAQ
Do I need vaccines to travel to Norway?▼
For travel to Norway, Routine vaccines, COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Measles are recommended; Rabies, Tick-borne Encephalitis and Yellow Fever may be advised depending on your itinerary. Make sure your routine vaccinations (such as MMR, Tdap, polio and seasonal flu) are up to date, and see a travel-health provider about 4–6 weeks before you leave.
Is there malaria in Norway?▼
No — Norway is not considered a malaria-risk destination, so antimalarial medication is not routinely needed. Basic insect-bite precautions are still sensible.
Is it safe to travel to Norway?▼
From a travel-health standpoint, Norway is currently rated low risk. Norway carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.
What are the emergency phone numbers in Norway?▼
Key emergency numbers in Norway are Police 112, Medical / Ambulance 113, Fire 110 and U.S. Embassy +47-21-30-85-40. Save them before you travel and confirm the current numbers with your accommodation on arrival.
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Build my Trip KitSources: CDC Travelers' Health · WHO International Travel and Health. Last updated 2026-07-31. Health conditions and entry rules change — verify with the CDC, WHO and your destination’s authorities before travel. This page is informational and not a substitute for advice from a travel-medicine provider.