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Oslo is a fantastic city to visit any time of the year, depending on your personal interests. The summer season temperatures never really rise above 20-22 degrees Celsius, but what is great about this city in the summer is that you can experience a really jam-packed day with the sun only setting after 10pm! Tourists tend to travel to Oslo over winter even though it is really cold, as Oslo has some really good ski resorts and the north of Norway is a great spot for viewing the Northern Lights. This is generally visible between March and October, and visitors are often spellbound by the sight of it.

South Africans who wish to visit Oslo need to apply for a Schengen Visa. Even though Norway is a non-EU country, it still falls under Schengen territory. You will need to apply at the Norwegian Embassy for your Schengen Visa.

You will need two photographs, proof of accommodation in the city, flight tickets, bank statements and various other documents to complete your application. Passports may not be older than 10 years, must have 2 blank pages and be valid for at least 3 months beyond your date of departure from the Schengen state.

For further information, contact the Norwegian Embassy:

Address: Ozmik House, 165 Lynnwood Road, 0181, Brooklyn

Phone: ( 27) 012 364 3700

Oslo is a safe city with very little crime reported. As with all big cities though, please be aware of your belongings in public areas such as city squares and on public transport such as trains and buses. There have been whispers of there being a minor drug problem in the city, but this is reportedly mostly in the smaller, quieter areas of the city and the train stations at night.

Before your trip to Oslo, ensure all your routine vaccines are up to date. You will not need any additional vaccines for your trip to Norway, but it is recommended to get shots for hepatitis A, hepatitis B and rabies.