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Nov 14, 2023 · Svalbard is a visa-free zone, but self-sufficiency is key due to limited job opportunities, and living here doesn't count towards residence in Norway. It's good to understand the history of Svalbard, which defines much of everyday life today.
May 15, 2020 · Located 800km north of mainland Norway in the middle of the Arctic Ocean, Svalbard is full of superlatives: it’s the world’s northernmost year-round settlement; it’s home to the world’s...
Mar 25, 2024 · A trip to Svalbard is an outdoor holiday – whether you’re visiting in winter to see the Northern Lights or in summer to go hiking or dog-sledging. A waterproof jacket and pants, as well as a durable backpack and solid hiking boots, should therefore be in your suitcase no matter the season.
Feb 5, 2021 · Svalbard is a small Norwegian archipelago that sits about halfway between Norway and the North Pole. Longyearbyen, its largest settlement with around 2,000 residents, is the world's northernmost...
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Dec 31, 2022 · Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago by the North Pole, is one of the world's few visa-free zones. But residents who can't support themselves or find housing can be expelled by the governor....
Dec 15, 2020 · Thanks to the Svalbard Treaty, foreigners don't need a visa or any kind of permit to live and work in Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean.
Sep 15, 2022 · Most people visit Svalbard in the summer season (May to September). The snow starts to melt in May, making it easier to get around, and it’s a busier time for tourism, with more flights from Oslo and more cruise ships docking at Longyearbyen. This is also the best time of year for wildlife watching.
