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Norway has 38 Honorary Consulates around the United States. They can assist with certain consular matters.
The Norwegian Consulate can:
- Vote in Norwegian elections
- Provide information about Norway and Norwegian-American relations
- Provide notary services
- Receive ballots for Norwegian elections
- Administer Norwegian language exams (Bergenstesten)
- Assist with general questions about consular assistance, pension, and UDI
(Utlendingsdirektoratet, Norwegian Directorate of Immigration)
- Answer questions about the process of moving to Norway
- Answer questions about travel to Norway
US citizens do not need a visa to travel in Norway for short term tourist visits (maximum 90 days)
Promoting commerce, culture & social connections in the Greater Ballard Community.
Since 1932, the Norwegian Commercial Club has provided Norwegians, Norwegian-Americans and others interested in the Norwegian culture with a place to meet and discuss business issues of the day. The Club provides a means to network and socialize through their dinner meetings and activities.
Our Mission
To promote and encourage civic and commercial activity that benefits the State of Washington, the City of Seattle (Ballard in particular) and the Pacific Northwest;
To foster trade & commerce among members;
To promote & elevate business standards, as well as professional ethics;
To invite others to bring their skills to the party and extend hospitality to visitors and new arrivals;
To assist in and encourage the building of new industries and the expansion of old;
To be advocates of good citizenship and encourage interest and active participation by its members in public events;
To provide facilities and accommodations for business meetings and social gatherings;
To establish and maintain a social and business club for Norwegians, Norwegian-Americans and others;
To provide meeting places and facilities as will serve the purposes for which this Norwegian Commercial Club is organized
Women who unite in a sisterhood to preserve Norwegian heritage with a strong support system & bonds of friendship.
Daughters of Norway Goals
To unite into a sisterhood, women who wish to preserve Norwegian heritage
To maintain among members a knowledge of the history, culture, and language of Norway
To build a strong support system and bond of friendship within the sisterhood
