Russian tourists are to be barred from entering Norway, the country's justice ministry announced Thursday.
Russian tourists are set to be barred from Norway, the county's justice ministry said on Thursday.Justice Minister Emilie Enger Mehl stated: 'The decision to tighten the entry rules is in line with the Norwegian approach of standing by allies and partners in reaction to Russia's illegal war of aggression against Ukraine.
What We KnowThe Norwegian government announced that starting May 29, it will deny entry to Russian citizens holding tourist visas, whether issued by Norway before the 2022 restrictions or by other European countries within the Schengen Area.Exceptions to the new rule will be granted for visits to close family members residing in Norway and for individuals with specific visas for work or study purposes.
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