Norway has now joined the list of countries implementing a ban on the entry of vehicles with Russian registration. The announcement comes from the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This ban went into effect on October 3.
The ban specifically applies to passenger cars with seating for up to nine passengers. The rules remain unchanged for vehicles with ten or more seats, which means microbuses and buses with Russian license plates can still cross the border.
However, exceptions have been made for certain categories of vehicles. Entry will be permitted for cars owned by Norwegian citizens and residents of the European Economic Area permanently residing in Russia or their family members. Diplomatic vehicles and those traveling for humanitarian purposes are also exempt.
It's important to note that these exceptions apply to the vehicles themselves, not necessarily the individuals traveling in them. If a vehicle falls under an exception, it doesn't automatically mean that the driver and passengers are allowed to enter Norway.
Norway becomes the sixth country to implement such measures.
