“The COVID-19 situation is changing rapidly and we need to adjust the rules that govern who must stay in a quarantine hotel accordingly. Currently, it is the infection rate in the country you are in that determines whether or not you need to be quarantined, as well as how long the quarantine lasts. I understand that students may have difficulty paying the hotel quarantine fee and I am pleased to announce this solution, ”says Minister of Justice and Public Security Monica Mæland.

The Norwegian government is introducing an addition to section 22 of the COVID-19 regulations which will result in a fee waiver for Norwegian students returning from studies abroad who must quarantine in a quarantine hotel upon arrival in Norway.

Norwegian students who quarantine themselves in a quarantine hotel pursuant to para. 5, after returning from studies abroad, they do not have to pay a fee.

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“This is good news for all Norwegian students abroad. The student wallet burden is certainly enormous, but now Norwegian students can plan a return trip knowing that we will cover the costs if they have to stay in a quarantine hotel, says Minister of Science and Higher Education Henrik. Asheim.