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Advice for fans travelling to the Tromsø vs Tottenham game on 28th November 2013

• From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office
• Published: 7 November 2013

This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

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Date: Thursday 28th November 2013

Venue: Alfheim Stadion Tromsø

Time: Kick off 19:00 (local time)

As well as this, please check out our travel advice for Norway

Passports, Visas & Travel Insurance

Please check your passport and visa details:

• you don’t need a visa to enter Norway
• your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay
• ensure that next of kin details are kept up to date
• take out travel insurance even if you’re only going for the day or a night, if you get into difficulties it could save you a lot of money
• if you’re visiting Norway you should get a free European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) before leaving the UK
• the EHIC isn’t a substitute for medical and travel insurance, but it entitles you to state provided medical treatment that may become necessary during your trip
• if you lose your passport you will need to apply for an Emergency Travel Document (ETD) to return home at the Consular Section of the British Embassy in Oslo
• the fee for an ETD is £95 (950 NOK) payable by cash or card
• we will also need one photo and a copy of your flight details to process your application

Getting to the stadium

Advice on getting to the stadium:

• Alfheim Stadion is located toward the east of the small city of Tromsø
• the stadium is less than a kilometre uphill walk from the city centre (15-20 minutes)
• if coming from the city centre by either car or foot, take the ‘Fredrik Langes Gate’ uphill, and, shortly after having crossed the ‘Vestregata’ (T-crossing), take the ‘Kongsbakken’ toward the right
• follow uphill and with a light curve to the left continue onto the ‘Kirkegårdsvegen’
• follow for about 500 metres and turn left onto the ‘Alfheimvegen’
• the stadium will lie shortly ahead on the right
• please check out a map of the City Centre
• Tromsø Airport is a 10 minute Bus or Taxi ride from the city centre

At the match

Tips for at the match:

• we recommend that you arrive early for the match
• away supporters enter the stadium via one turnstile at the south end of the East Stand (Section D)
• you will be subject to a body search before entering the ground
• fireworks, flares, alcohol, poles for flags and any item that can be used as a weapon or thrown onto the pitch will not be allowed into the ground
• drinking alcohol at football matches is generally prohibited in Norway
• police and security staff have the authority to deny entry into the stadium to spectators under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• toilet and refreshment facilities for the away supporters will be located at the southeast corner of the stadium
• obey instructions from stadium security to avoid being removed from the stadium and detained by the police
• it is usual practice for the visiting fans to be held back for approximately 10-15 minutes after the match

General information

Some general tips and information:

• bring warm clothes and practical footwear to cope with sometimes icy roads and pavements
• the average temperatures in Tromsø in November are + 4 to - 4°C
• drinking in the street, non designated pub or restaurant areas is prohibited in Norway
• don’t get involved with drugs - the penalties are severe
• drugs and drink driving laws are stricter in Norway than in the UK
• possession of even small quantities can lead to heavy fines and/or imprisonment

British Embassy address:

British Embassy Oslo
Thomas Heftyes Gate 8, 0244 Oslo

Telephone: + 47 23 13 27 00

email: britemb@online.no

Emergency Services Numbers:

• Fire - 110
• Police - 112
• Ambulance - 113

Useful links:

British Embassy in Norway

Connect with British Embassy Oslo on Twitter

Tottenham Hotspur Football Club

Tromsø IL Football Club

Tromsø Tourist Information office

Weather in Tromsø

Published 7 November 2013