Embassy of Norway in Tehran, Iran; address Farmanieh Dr Lavasani Yasaman St No 72, Karaj; phone +982122291333. Head of mission: Paul Beuer Nystad.
Head of mission: Paul Beuer Nystad, Ambassador (as of 2025)
Norway offers a captivating experience for travelers, featuring stunning fjords and dramatic landscapes that appeal to nature lovers. With a thriving tourism sector that welcomes over a million international visitors each year, it could attract a segment of the 1.6 million Iranians who travel abroad annually.
Norway is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those coming from Iran. It ranks 18th among 40 European countries for safety while walking alone at night. According to the Global Peace Index, Norway is the 28th safest country out of 160, significantly safer than Iran, which ranks 131st. In terms of crime statistics, Norway has a low murder rate of 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to Iran's 2.2. Both countries have the same female murder rate of 0.6. The Global Organized Crime Index also indicates that Norway has lower indices for organized crime compared to Iran, with Norway scoring better in areas such as state crime and human smuggling. Overall, tourists from Iran can feel relatively safe visiting Norway, given its lower crime rates and higher safety rankings.
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