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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Simon Calder

Norway wrongly deports British traveller as border officials invent their own passport rules

Distant dream: Henningsvaer in the Lofoten Islands of Norway - (Simon Calder)

Norway is deporting properly documented British tourists by misinterpreting Europe-wide rules on passport validity.

On 22 February 2025 a passenger arrived at Oslo airport aboard Norwegian flight DY1641 from Edinburgh, along with their partner and friends, for a one-week holiday.

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