Here you find links to some tourism-related laws and regulations. Please note that the gouverneur states on his website that no translation is official, but only for information purposes.
Please also be aware of the information Sysselmannen provides for Tour Operaters here:
The Svalbard Treaty recognises Norwegian sovereignty over the archipelago Svalbard. Not all norwegian law applies on Svalbard. The treaty was signed on 9.2.1920 and came into force on 14.8.1925.
Regulations concerning major bird sanctuaries and nature conservation areas in Svalbard since 1973:
The regulation regulates the use of firearms. The rules are somewhat different than those applicable on the mainland
Regulations on firearms:
Regulations concerning motorised traffic in Svalbard:
Regulations relating to camping activities in Svalbard:
Heavy fuel oil ban in the protected areas:
Organisation Number: 920 72 4035
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