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Covid-19 information
Covid-19 information
Entry restrictions on travel to Norway (including Svalbard) have been lifted. As of the 10th of June 2022, travellers to Ny-Ålesund will no longer have to take a covid test on arrival. Tests will be available for anyone who experience symptoms, or who – for whatever reason – would like to be tested.
Entry restrictions on travel to Norway (including Svalbard) have been lifted. As of the 10th of June 2022, travellers to Ny-Ålesund will no longer have to take a covid test on arrival. Tests will be available for anyone experiencing symptoms, or for anyone who – for whatever reason – would like to be tested.
Covid information page →
Remember to apply for all necessary permits well in advance
Need to rent firearm for polar bear protection?
See procedure here
Need to use equipment containing a radio transmitter?
Application procedure described here
Need to use drones?
See permit information here
Have you disabled Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on all your devices before arriving in Ny-Ålesund?
See guides on how to do this on PCs and mobile phones here
Collecting samples, or placing instruments on Kings Bay’s property?
Apply well in advance
The Governor of Svalbard has introduced four fixed application deadlines per year for research activity in Svalbard. (Additional information here.) The deadlines are:
1 January for fieldwork in March, April, and May.
1 March for fieldwork in June, July, and August.
1 July for fieldwork in September, October, and November.
1 October for fieldwork December, January, and February.
Researchers’ Guide
We have compiled all the information you need to make your stay in Ny-Ålesund successful – from the first development of your project, booking your stay and preparing for field work, to actual work on site, and the follow-up after.
