If you get symptoms such as fever, cough, shortness of breath, loss of taste or smell, sore throat or if you feel sick, you must call the Kristiansand Coronavirus hotline +47 94 80 90 41 to be tested.
Each person is responsible for checking the requirements for entry to Norway that apply for the country you are coming from. The information referred to on this page may be outdated due to changes beyond our controll. Depending on what country you come from, your vaccination status, if you have recovered from covid-19 in the past 6 months, and having the proper documentation you may need to:
Information about travelling to Norway (in many languages)
You can see information about entering Norway at Entry Norway
You can also call their call center at +47 33 41 28 70
Zarejestruj telefonicznie (polsk) Inregistrat de telefon (rumensk) регистрируйтесь по телефону (russisk) Registruokitės telefonu (litauisk)
Please register at least 2 hours prior to arrival. If you are coming by ferry it is strongly recommended to register prior to departure from Denmark, as internet access onboard is expensive.
Register with Entry Norway here
You can also call their call center at +47 33 41 28 70
Zarejestruj telefonicznie (polsk) Inregistrat de telefon (rumensk) регистрируйтесь по телефону (russisk) Registruokitės telefonu (litauisk)
You will be tested at the border if coming in on a ferry or through the airport, this test is free and it will take you about 30 minutes to get the result.
You must call the border patrol center at (+47) 38 13 63 10 and inform them as to what time you will be arriving. Please do this as soon as you know your arrival time.
You must remain on your boat until the border control has checked your registration details, and you have been tested for covid-19 if necessary. The test is free.
Quarantine in a hotel for persons arriving at Kjevik airport or the Port of Kristiansand (Norwegian language)
Information about quarantine and isolation (FHI)
Information about testing for covid-19 when leaving Norway (Norwegain language)
If you are sick with covid-19 or think you might have covid-19, isolate yourself from other people. You will be followed up by the Norwegian health care service. You can self-isolate at home, in a health institution, or elsewhere the municipality decides.
If you are ill and need medical assistance, call the local medical service at 116 117. In the event of critical illness, phone 113.
There are two emergency services locations in the area, see the map at the bottom of this page:
Emergency services in Kristiansand, Egsveien 102, 4615 Kristiansand
Emergency services in Tangvall, Tangveien 8F, 4640 Søgne
Telephone number: (+47) 94 80 90 41
The Corona Center phone is open:
Monday - Friday: 08.30 – 14.45.
Saturday and Sunday: 10.00 - 16.00
For general questions about covid-19 you can also call the Norwegian national hotline: (+47) 815 55 015
The mobile Corona testing center will be available:
When: July
Where: Torvet (near the fountains at the main city plaza, the corner of Rådhusgata, and Kirkegata)
11.00 - 14.00 Monday
11.00 - 14.00 Tuesday
11.00 - 14.00 Wednesday
11.00 - 14.00 Thursdag
11.00 - 14.00 Friday
August
Week 31 and 32, 2. – 6. August og 9. – 13. August.
11.00 - 14.00 Monday
11.00 - 14.00 Tuesday
11.00 - 14.00 Wednesday
11.00 - 14.00 Thursdag
11.00 - 14.00 Friday
The test is free. If you are currently in quarantine, or are a close contact to someone who is, please let the testers know before your test.
Informasjon på norsk om å reise til Kristiansand