Regulations and travel restrictions

Tour operators are obliged to familiarise themselves with the laws and regulations of Svalbard and must comply with the regulations in all their activities.

Published 6/20/2019, Updated 11/10/2023

The tour operator must also ensure that anyone who carries out work for which the business is responsible is familiar with and complies with the regulations.

In addition, tour operators must familiarise themselves with and adhere to laws and regulations enforced by other administrative authorities such as the Norwegian Maritime Authority, the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority, the Norwegian Food Safety Authority, and others.

Laws and regulations

The Svalbard Environmental Protection Act Leirforskriften Motor traffic in Svalbard Tourism regulations Dogs to Svalbard The use of drones Aircrafts and helicopters Ny-Ålesund/Kongsfjorden Application for a license to serve alcohol and import permit for alcohol for ships sailing in Svalbard waters

Maps

Areas with access restrictions Cultural heritage sites with ban on traffic Snowmobile areas for visitors Areas on Nordenskiøldland with ban on snowmobile traffic Management area 10

Links

Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority Norwegian Maritime Authority Norwegian Food Safety Authority Longyearbyen lokalstyre

Contact persons

Thomas Haavik

Phone: +47 79 02 43 48
Alexander Vågenes

Phone: +47 79 02 43 23