:: The Norwegian Institute of Public Health
Detailed information about regulations related to infectious disease control in Norway.
:: Norway.no
Norway.no is a Government initiative to provide information about public services, laws, regulations, duties and rights you have in Norway. The website can also help you find the public agency you require.
Mandatory tuberculosis test
Students from countries where tuberculosis (T.B.) still exist and who intend to stay in Norway for more than three months will have to take a mandatory tuberculosis test after arriving in Norway.
Tuberculosis examination is mandatory for some groups of international students. This includes, among others, persons from countries where tuberculosis is common who will be spending more than three months in Norway. The examination consists of a skin test, possibly a blood sample and a chest x-ray for persons over 15 years of age.
Students from the following regions and countries are exempt from taking the test: Western Europe, United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Japan.
The universities and university colleges can provide information about how to contact the local public health clinic to get tested.
