Norway
Location: Northen Europe
Broadcast Regulators
Currencies
Currency: Norwegian Krone (NOK)
Q. Are there any requirements, when sending NOK?
A. Just your details, the beneficiary details and the purpose of the payment.
Q. Can I send inbound and outbound payments?
A. Yes, there are no restrictions on sending money into or outside of Norway.
Q. How much can I send?
A. As much as you want.
Q. How long will it take for my funds to be received?
A. Standard international payment times but, with the right foreign exchange broker, you can receive funds as fast as the very same day.
Q. Who can I send NOK to?
A. Both individuals and businesses can receive funds.
Q. Is sending NOK expensive?
A. Not if you use the right currency broker, who will be able to offer you bank-beating exchange rates and significantly lower payment charges.
Q. Can you use forward contracts with NOK?
A. Yes. With the right currency broker, you can book a NOK exchange rate forward, protecting you against any adverse currency movements. With these contracts, you will always know exactly what is coming out of your bank account.
Information courtesy of Currencies Direct
Film Commissions
European Film Commissions Network (EUFCN) is a non-profit association, which supports and promotes the European film industry and culture.
Midgard Film Commission Norway
Visas & Permits
Visas & Work Permits
Norway is a member of the Schengen area.
UK passport holders can enter Norway visa-free for stays of up to 90 days, over a 180 day period, for some business-related activities (such as attending business meetings). However, for longer stays or other types of work, a visa or permit may be required.
Please contact a local embassy, consulate or representative for more information. Alternatively, there are specialist companies that provide visa and immigration support to the media industry who may be able to assist.
Film Location Permits
Norway has a film friendly and streamlined permitting process.
Several different permits may be required, depending on the location. Special permits are required for national parks, parking, street closures, etc.
Customs
For productions looking to bring in film equipment, Norway is an ATA carnet country.
When to Film
When to Film
Norway’s coastal location makes the weather highly changeable. Owing to the warm waters of the Gulf Stream, coastal Norway is much warmer than what would otherwise be expected of a country so far north.
Inland temperatures are more extreme, with hotter summers and colder winters. The short spring (May to June) and summer (July to August) are the best times to film for long daylight hours and warm weather.
Norway north of the Arctic Circle experiences continuous daylight, during midsummer, when the sun doesn’t dip below the horizon. Autumn (September to October) sees colourful leaves, while winters (November to April) are long and very cold. Daylight hours are very short, with areas experiencing twilight all day long during midwinter.
The best time for filming the Aurora Borealis is between September and March.
In Norway, Christianity is the largest religion, so those holidays are observed.
Public Holidays
Public holidays may affect timing, availability and costs. See here for public holiday dates in Norway.
Costs & VAT
For large, complex projects, Norway is a relatively expensive place to shoot.
The standard VAT rate in Norway at the time of writing is set at 25%.
Funding & Tax Incentives
Funding
Cine-Regio is a network of regional film funds in Europe.
Creative Europe is the European Commission's programme for providing support to the culture and audiovisual sectors.
Nordnorsk Filmsenter (Northern Norwegian Film Centre)
Norsk Filminstitutt (NFI) (Norwegian Film Institute)
Østnorsk Filmsenter (Eastern Norwegian Film Centre)
Sørnorsk Filmsenter (Southern Norwegian Film Centre)
Vestnorsk Filmsenter (Western Norwegian Film Centre)
This interactive tool outlines the main EU-related support opportunities for audiovisual and news media sectors. It also covers funding streams beyond the sectoral Creative Europe Programme.
Incentives
Entertainment Partners' Production Incentives Map: Information for Norway.
Treaty Documents
At the time of writing, the UK does have a trade agreement with this country. Up to date information about UK trade agreements can be found here.