Food and waterborne illnesses

Tap water is safe to drink throughout Norway. Food safety standards are excellent, though raw fish dishes like sushi require normal precautions.

Cold-related injuries

Winter temperatures can cause frostbite and hypothermia. Dress appropriately for outdoor activities and be aware of warning signs during winter sports or northern lights viewing.

Insect-borne illnesses

Tick-borne encephalitis and Lyme disease can occur during summer months, particularly in forested areas. Use insect repellent and check for ticks after outdoor activities.

Altitude sickness

Acute mountain sickness can affect anyone travelling at higher altitudes regardless of fitness level. Symptoms include headaches, nausea, and difficulty sleeping. Severe cases can be life-threatening, so proper acclimatisation and descent if symptoms worsen are essential.

Australia's reciprocal health care agreement with Norway

In order for the Reciprocal Healthcare Agreement between Australian and Norway to cover your medical costs in Norway, medical care must be: 

• Medically necessary care that can’t wait until you get home to Australia, and  

• Within 12 months after you arrive in Norway.

The RHCA with Norway covers the following medical expenses:

• Care from a National Insurance Scheme (NIS) GP,

• Care in an NIS hospital,

• Care in as an out-patient in an NIS hospital,

• Specialist care if you have a referral from an NIS GP,

• Ambulance travel,

• Emergency dental care,

• Other medical care if an NIS GP prescribes it

• Prescription medicine - you’ll pay full price until you spend about $347 in 1 year; it’s free after that - you may need to show proof that you’ve spent over the limit,

• Free health care for children up to the age of 12 - this includes physiotherapy,

• Free visits to a doctor for children up to the age of 16,

• Free prescription medicines for children up to the age of 16,

• Free psychological care for children up to the age of 18,

• Birth care,

• Oxygen therapy, and

• Dialysis.

Fast Cover's medical benefits

Fast Cover’s international travel insurance policies include:

• overseas 24/7 emergency medical assistance,

• overseas emergency medical and hospital expenses,

• overseas emergency dental, and

• overseas emergency medical evacuation and repatriation

to help cover you if you become unexpectedly injured or sick while in Norway.*

Travel insurance for existing medical conditions

If you have an existing medical condition, Fast Cover may be able to provide some cover.* You’ll need to complete a medical screening process online or call our Aussie based sales team. To find out more about our medical screening process, and how the policy will apply in relation to an existing medical condition, please read and consider the PDS for eligibility criteria, terms, conditions, exclusions, limits and sub limits that apply.

Check Norway's medication regulations

Verify that your medications are legal in Norway by consulting the Norwegian Medicines Agency before departure.

Obtain a permit for restricted medications

Some controlled substances require permits from Norwegian authorities. Apply for permits well in advance of your travel dates.

Carry documentation

Bring original prescriptions, medical certificates, and any permits. Keep medications in original packaging with clear labelling.

Travel limits

Carry only the amount needed for your trip duration, typically up to 90 days' supply for personal use. Check how much of your specific type of medication you can bring into Norway when travelling on the Norwegian Medical Products Agency website.