Uniquely, the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard, located in the High Arctic, is an entirely visa-free zone. However, travellers who require a visa to enter mainland Norway (part of the Schengen area) must have a Schengen visa if they travel via mainland Norway.
Uniquely, the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard, located in the High Arctic, is an entirely visa-free zone. However, travellers who require a visa to enter mainland Norway (part of the Schengen area) must have a Schengen visa if they travel via mainland Norway.
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