Visa Types

Visa Types & Categories to Apply for Bouvet Island

Bouvet Island is a dependency of Norway and the most remote island in the world. The island has no permanent population. There is no applicable visa policy on Bouvet Island because you cannot travel there as a tourist. The only way to visit Bouvet Island is being a part of an expedition/researcher group who are traveling to the island for scientific researches. In some extra-ordinary cases (like filmmaking) maybe some people can obtain a permit from the Norwegian government for visiting the island for specific purposes.

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FAQ

Where is Bouvet Island located?

Bouvet Island is located in the South Atlantic Ocean, north of the Antarctic, and it is the most remote place in the world.

What country does Bouvet Island belong to?

Bouvet Island is a dependency of Norway and it is under Norwegian sovereignty.

Is there any population on Bouvet Island?

There is no permanent population on Bouvet Island.

Can I travel to Bouvet Island?

The only way to visit Bouvet Island is being a part of an expedition/researcher group who are traveling to the island for scientific researches. In some extra-ordinary cases (like filmmaking) maybe some people can obtain a permit from the Norwegian government for visiting the island for specific purposes.

Do I have to obtain a visa for traveling to Bouvet Island?

There is no certain visa policy for Bouvet Island because it isn’t a tourist place. You have to obtain a special permit from Norway state/government for your specific travel purpose.