Svalbard et Jan Mayen : à savoir avant de partir
L’essentiel
- This guide primarily covers Svalbard. Jan Mayen requires separate landing permission and has no normal visitor infrastructure.
- Svalbard is outside Schengen; check the documents needed to travel via mainland Norway.
- Longyearbyen has no bank, currency exchange or ATM.
Entrée et visas
Svalbard does not require its own entry visa, but all travellers need accepted travel documents. A traveller who needs a Schengen visa for the mainland route normally needs permission for two entries. Norwegian admission restrictions still matter for transit. Jan Mayen is a separate destination: apply for landing permission; Svalbard rules do not establish access there.
Validité du passeport: Carry a valid passport or another specifically accepted travel document; check mainland transit validity separately.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: en.visitsvalbard.com ↗, en.visitsvalbard.com ↗, jan.mayen.no ↗
Argent
La carte est acceptée presque partout. Cartes acceptées presque partout.
Apple Pay — pas de données · Google Pay — pas de données
Distributeurs: No bank, cash dispenser or currency exchange on Svalbard; obtain any cash before leaving mainland Norway.
- Longyearbyen businesses prefer cards and accept most credit cards. This does not describe facilities on Jan Mayen.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: en.visitsvalbard.com ↗
Règles et interdictions
Interdit
- Do not lure, pursue, feed or unnecessarily disturb polar bears.
- Drones are prohibited within five kilometres of Longyearbyen airport.
Lois que les visiteurs enfreignent sans le savoir
- Join experienced local guides outside settlements and follow polar-bear safety requirements.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: en.visitsvalbard.com ↗, en.visitsvalbard.com ↗
Culture et tenue
Religion: Svalbard Church belongs to the Church of Norway and also hosts visiting Catholic ministry.
Tenue: Wear warm windproof layers and sturdy waterproof footwear; follow guide advice.
Savoir-vivre
- Remove outdoor shoes where requested in Longyearbyen buildings.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: lokalstyre.no ↗, en.visitsvalbard.com ↗, en.visitsvalbard.com ↗
Climat
Svalbard has an Arctic climate with rapidly changing weather. Winter extends October–May; June–September is a cold, often windy summer. These notes do not describe Jan Mayen.
Mois par mois
- janvier: Jan: Arctic winter; cold, wind and darkness
- février: Feb: Arctic winter; cold, wind and darkness
- mars: Mar: Arctic winter; check daylight and forecast
- avril: Apr: Arctic winter; check daylight and forecast
- mai: May: Arctic winter; check daylight and forecast
- juin: Jun: Arctic summer; cold and wind possible
- juillet: Jul: Arctic summer; cold and wind possible
- août: Aug: Arctic summer; cold and wind possible
- septembre: Sep: Arctic summer; cold and wind possible
- octobre: Oct: Arctic winter; check daylight and forecast
- novembre: Nov: Arctic winter; cold, wind and darkness
- décembre: Dec: Arctic winter; cold, wind and darkness
Meilleure saison : Choose the daylight season for your planned guided activity; pack warm clothing even in summer.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: en.visitsvalbard.com ↗
À emporter
- Accepted travel documents
- Warm windproof layers
- Waterproof boots
- Reflectors for dark-season travel
À ne pas emporter / interdit à l’importation
- Setting out beyond settlements without polar-bear protection and expertise
- Assuming Jan Mayen is an ordinary extension of a Svalbard trip
Pratique
Prises: Socket specification not independently confirmed; ask your accommodation.
Eau: Check Longyearbyen council’s current supply notices; water-quality and infrastructure work is ongoing. Do not assume mainland advice applies.
Circulation: à droite
Santé: Remote Arctic conditions limit access to medical assistance; plan guided activities and emergency arrangements.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: lokalstyre.no ↗, en.visitsvalbard.com ↗, forsvaret.no ↗
Les règles d’entrée changent. Avant le voyage, consultez le site de l’ambassade ou du service d’immigration du pays.