Before You Travel
Find information about the country you are travelling to:
- The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) continuously assesses the situation in different countries. Information, including official travel advice, is available on the Norwegian Government’s travel information website.
- See the MFA’s website on consular assistance abroad.
- See the Norwegian Police Security Service’s (PST) advice on safe travel.
Let others know where you are going:
- Make sure your contact details and next-of-kin information are up to date.
- Obtain travel insurance and a European Health Insurance Card, where applicable.
- We recommend registering your trip with the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs before departure at Reiseregistrering.no.
- We recommend preparing a personal emergency plan in case an unwanted incident or crisis occurs while you are abroad. See the suggested template.
Make a Note of Important Contact Information
We recommend keeping important contact information both on your phone and as a printed copy.
- Local emergency numbers: Download the Norwegian Seamen’s Church emergency number app for easy access to local emergency numbers.
- Your exchange contact at HiØ.
- HiØ Security and Emergency Preparedness phone: +47 22 88 14 53 (24/7). The security provider can assist with notifying HiØ.
- The local international office at your host institution abroad.
- The emergency telephone number of your host institution abroad.
- Norwegian Seamen’s Church emergency phone: +47 951 19 181 (24/7).
- Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Emergency Response Centre (UDops): +47 22 24 30 00 / +47 23 95 00 00 (24/7), email: UDops@mfa.no.
- Contact information for the relevant Norwegian embassy or diplomatic mission.
- The emergency telephone number for your travel insurance provider.
Sikresiden.no
At Sikresiden.no, you will find information about how to prevent and respond to unexpected incidents and crises while travelling.
- Before you travel – Sikresiden.no
- When something happens while travelling – Sikresiden.no
- Other unwanted incidents, emergency guidance and preventive measures – Sikresiden.no
Educational Game – Safe Student Abroad
This game helps Norwegian students preparing to study abroad. It provides practical preparation, helps you think through situations you may encounter, and shows you where to get help if something happens.
By playing the game, you will receive tips and information about:
Before you travel:
- Preparations
- Cultural awareness
- Insurance and rights
Safety abroad:
- Being a student in a new country
- Going out and nightlife
- Health and illness
- Fire safety
- Accidents and unwanted incidents
How to access the game
- Download the Attensi Skills app.
- Enter the code: studentlivet
- Register using your mobile phone number and start playing.
During Your Stay Abroad
- Maintain safety-conscious behaviour to reduce the risk of unwanted incidents.
- Stay in contact with others during your stay.
- Keep yourself informed about the situation in the area where you are staying.
Emergency Preparedness – When an Unwanted Incident or Crisis Occurs
If you are in an area affected by an accident, natural disaster or other serious incident
- Get to a safe place.
- Follow instructions and advice from local authorities, your host institution and the relevant Norwegian diplomatic mission.
- Contact your next of kin and keep them informed about your situation.
- Notify your exchange contact at HiØ. If you are unable to reach your contact person, call HiØ’s Security and Emergency Preparedness phone on +47 22 88 14 53. The security provider will ensure that HiØ is notified.
In a Crisis
- Call the relevant local emergency number if necessary.
- Contact your next of kin and keep them informed about your situation.
- Notify the international office at your host institution. If necessary, call the host institution’s emergency number.
- You can contact the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Emergency Response Centre (UDops) on +47 23 95 00 00 or by email at UDops@mfa.no for advice and assistance.
- You can contact the relevant Norwegian embassy or diplomatic mission for advice and assistance.
- You can contact the Norwegian Seamen’s Church emergency phone on +47 951 19 181.
- Contact your exchange contact at HiØ. If you are unable to reach your contact person, call HiØ’s Security and Emergency Preparedness phone on +47 22 88 14 53. The security provider will ensure that HiØ is notified.
Always prioritise your own safety and follow the advice and instructions provided by local authorities, your host institution and the relevant Norwegian embassy or diplomatic mission.