Currency
The currency in Norway is the Norwegian Krone. Its sign is “KR” and its ISO currency code is “NOK”.
https://www.xe.com/currency/nok-norwegian-krone/
1 EUR = 11.42 NOK*
1 NOK = 0.09 EUR*
*on 4 March 2024 - this information will be updated closer to the Mission.
Norway is a mostly a cash free society. You can pay by card (debit/credit) everywhere and there are many places where cash is no longer accepted.
Internet at the hotel
Internet is included in the room rate, provided you have made reservations at the hotel of the mission; Radisson Blu Royal Plaza Hotel Oslo.
Internet is also available in most public areas throughout the city.
Phones
The country code for Norway is 0047 or +47. To call cities in Norway, dial +47 (or 0047) and the actual phone number.
More information on how to make phone calls inside, from and to Norway can be found here.
Electricity
In Norway the power plug sockets are of type F. The standard voltage is 230 V and the frequency is 50 Hz, which means that travelers from Belgium will be able to use their electric appliances in Norway without needing a voltage converter. Travelers from Belgium will not need a power plug adapter in Norway.
- Appliances with plug C and plug E fit.
Type F: This socket also works with plug C and E