Embassy of Norway in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; address 7265 Amr Aldamri St, Diplomatic Quarter, 12512, Riyadh; phone +966114881904. Head of mission: Mr. Thomas…
Head of mission: Mr. Thomas Lid Ball, Ambassador (as of 2024)
Head of mission: Dr. Abdullah Bin Mahfouz, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Norway offers a captivating experience for visitors, featuring stunning fjords and rugged landscapes that appeal to nature lovers. With a thriving tourism industry attracting over a million foreign visitors each year, it presents a unique destination for some of the 4.8 million Saudis who travel abroad annually.
Norway is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those from Saudi Arabia. It ranks 18th among 40 European countries for safety while walking alone at night. According to the Global Peace Index, Norway is ranked 28th out of 160 countries, indicating a higher level of safety compared to Saudi Arabia, which ranks 100th. In terms of murder rates, Norway has a rate of 0.5 per 100,000 people, while Saudi Arabia's rate is slightly higher at 0.8. When looking at organized crime, Norway scores better in several categories, such as state crime (Norway: 2.0 vs. Saudi Arabia: 8.0) and human smuggling (Norway: 3.5 vs. Saudi Arabia: 7.5). Overall, tourists from Saudi Arabia can feel relatively safe when visiting Norway, as it has lower crime rates and a generally peaceful environment.