In short
For visitors: no permit.
- No boundary — routes will not see this zone
- Checked against the act on 20 October 2026
- Local name: grenseområdet mot Russland
Who may enter, and with what
Rules by group of people, as the source states them, with dates. We give no assessments of our own.
- Everyone — no permit. No pass is needed for the Norway–Russia border area. Conduct rules apply: cross only at the Storskog checkpoint, no shooting across the border and no threatening behaviour at the border.Exceptions: Cross the border only at the Storskog checkpoint; boats on border waters — only in daylightNorwegian Police (politiet.no) · checked 20 October 2026
Original wording
Skyting over riksgrensen og annen truende eller skremmende adferd ved grensen er forbudt.
Legal basis
Questions
Permits and restricted zones — FAQ
Do you need a permit: Norway–Russia border area (Pasvik)?
For visitors: no permit. No pass is needed for the Norway–Russia border area. Conduct rules apply: cross only at the Storskog checkpoint, no shooting across the border and no threatening behaviour at the border.
Where do I get the permit?
The link to the official page is in the rule above. We list processing times and fees only where the source states them.
Will the planner see this zone on my route?
No: we have no boundary for this zone, so the planner cannot see it. Check your route against the rule above.
Related
Zone boundaries built from © OpenStreetMap contributors and national acts.