On May 29, the ban on entry of Russian tourists to Norway came into effect. Additionally, transit trips through Norway to other European countries are prohibited for Russians, as announced by the government in Oslo last week, according to Deutsche Welle.

The Norwegian authorities specified that the ban does not apply to Russians who have a student or work visa, holders of a border resident's card, residence permits in Schengen countries, or those traveling to Norway to visit relatives.

However, entry may still be denied to Russians with multi-year tourist visas issued by both Norway and other Schengen zone countries.

Despite the ban, there are ways to circumvent it. Russian tourists can fly to a Schengen country that still allows Russian tourists, such as France or Italy, and then travel to Norway by domestic flight or land transport. This loophole remains open despite the primary entry restrictions imposed by many Western countries.