Norway’s ambassador to China, Vebjørn Dysvik, says travel between the two countries has surged since China introduced 30-day visa-free entry for Norwegian citizens.
In an interview with China Daily, Dysvik said the number of Norwegians travelling to China has more than doubled in a year. He also said more Chinese tourists are visiting Norway.
The ambassador linked the rise in travel to wider cooperation, including trade, maritime affairs, green development and innovation. He said China is an important partner for Norwegian companies working in China or with China.
China is now Norway’s largest trading partner in Asia, according to the article. It said bilateral trade reached 8.27 billion$ in the first half of 2025, and that more than 160 Norwegian companies operate in China.
The article also highlighted cooperation on greener shipping and new energy, and noted growing cultural exchanges. It said Norwegian artists, including Sigrid and Secret Garden, have recently completed tours in China, as travel connections increase across the region.
Likewise, new visa-rules for Danish and Swedish citizens also seem to have increased the number of travelers going to China in 2025.
