A. You are only going to Longyearbyen / You will be going on an organised tour:

If you intend to stay in settlements, conceivably taking part in activities arranged by a tour operator, you need not contact the Governor. Nor do you need to read the rest of the information in the insert to the right. Get in touch with the local tourist information, Svalbard Reiseliv, which will provide you with the information you need about Svalbard, accommodations, activities etc.

B. You are going on a short, privately organised trip:

If you are planning to go on a trip on your own, within "Management Area 10", you need not contact the Governor. Read the rest of the information in the insert to the right, disregarding "Notification and Insurance Procedures", which do not apply to "Management Area 10". If you for instance are planning to set camp on the northern shore of ”Isfjorden” you are considered to be outside the ”Management Area 10” and therefore you will need to comply with the notification and insurance requirements. Familiarize yourself with local regulations, particularly those that deal with environment and safety precautions.

C. You are setting off on a lengthy private trip or expedition / You will be arriving by ship:

If you plan to go on a lengthy trip on your own outside "Management  Area 10", or if you're going to Svalbard by ship, you will need to comply with the notification and insurance requirements. Familiarise yourself with local regulations, particularly those that deal with environment and safety precautions. Read the rest of the information in the insert to the right.