Svalbard and Jan Mayen visa requirements for American citizens

Visit Svalbard without a visa; get permission for Jan Mayen.

• Visa not requiredSvalbard visa-free visitVisit Svalbard without a visa if you can pay for your stay.

  Fee

  Free

  How to apply

  1. Bring a travel document accepted for entry.
  2. Check visa rules for countries on your route.
  3. Arrange enough money for your stay.

  Documents required

  • Passport or other accepted travel document

  • Your travel document must be valid when you arrive.
  • No fixed stay limit is stated; you must still support yourself.

  Official page
• Other routeJan Mayen visit permissionForeign visitors need permission before they arrive on Jan Mayen.

  How to apply

  1. For up to 1 day, email stasjonssjef@jan.mayen.no.
  2. For over 1 day through 7 days, email janmayen@politiet.no.
  3. For more than 7 days, email postmottak@jd.dep.no.
  4. Get permission before arrival.
  5. Agree boat landing plans with the station commander.

  • Boats can land only at Kvalrossbukta; landings may be cancelled at short notice.
  • The station has no rooms or medical care for visitors.

  Official page

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