It’s illegal to cross into russia from Norway unless it is at a regulated border crossing. In russia it is also illegal to be in the border area without the proper permits.
And it is illegal to cross from Norway into russia unless it is at a regulated border crossing.
The difference is that the russian border guards will arrest you and send you to a russian jail if you cross or are near the border, while the Norwegian ones will arrest you if you try to cross and give you a fine.
Yes, if what you mean that’s illegal to cross the broader there. If you enter Russia legally, I guess you can go there from inside Russia.
Yes, its either a hefty fine or you get shot
Yes, but only the same way it’s illegal to cross any other part of the border without using a border crossing.
It is illegal to just cross the border, yes. Why wouldn’t it be?
Like others points out, this is illegal and must absolutely not be done under any circumstances!
There’s only one open border-crossing between Norway (at Storskog) and the Murmansk region in Russia, and only between 8AM and 3PM Norwegian time, and only for crossing done by a vehicle/transport (with all needed travel documents). Nobody may cross the border on foot, which is prohibited also at the crossing point. There’s been cases where people have crossed the border illegally from Russia into Norway and that were caught, got arrested and the case being investigated. I’m not sure what actions that Russian police take if people cross the border illegally to enter Russia (and I guess that I don’t even want to know).
Yes, same goes to the Finnish part. From an old border soldier watching this part of the border.
There is a way. Conscript with the Norwegian or Finnish army and hope that you are placed on border protection. The again you have to hope that you are pulled to participate in the Friendship ski race from Royakovsky to the Three Border Point and back along the Norwegian/Russian border.. well, dont know if its a possibility now, but it was 13 years ago 🤣Evidence: https://ibb.co/qs8rJ4y
Its illegal to cross the entire border except at Storskog border crossing. Although in the summer you may use the entire river even though you technically cross the border, just as long as you dont go on land
Yes, but if you want to try it, May 28th is the best day to do it, and use a Cessna 172.
Yes, and u will get arrested immidiately.
Ok thanks for everyones answers and YES i know that it’s illegal to cross the border overall but i heard multiple people talk about specificaly Treriksrøysa.
It’s not any MORE illegal at that spot than at any other spot. The Norwegian-Russian border in general is open to crossings only at dedicated border-crossing-spots, and depending on specifics also require the right paperwork.
There is an [annual pride pride parade in Kirkenes,](https://www.barentspride.no/no) the closest town to the border, so some Russians can cross into Norway and have a pride parade without risking getting their heads kicked in by right-far lunatics.
That’s not really related to anything, but I’m happy this parade exists.
“is it illegal to illegally cross a border?”
Russia is not Schengen area, you’d need a visa to enter Russia
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without a VISA? Probably
Even after 37 years I still have a “oh yeah” moment when Im reminded Norway boarders Russia 🤣
Trying to emigrate to Russia? The Russians will send you straight to fight in the Ukraine, Mr. Darwin. Enjoy your short but stupid life.
Why would you want to go to the Russian side of anything?
I’d say it’s illegal to cross into Russia at any border. They take their territory seriously as shown by the needless war on a peaceful country. Some places like a small stretch of Estonian road require you to not stop while transiting through, but yes if I see a border marker saying Russian, I ain’t taking my chances.
Who would even want to go?
Always has been
We need Finland to secure that pretty big choke point right there
Crossing it is illegal unless you have the necessary paperwork, but you can get close to the Russian border without any legal issues.
I’ve been exactly there. Didn’t cross, I very much don’t dare.
Why would you want to enter Russia anyway
Yup, shortcut to Gulag!
Pretty sure you can’t cross into Finland there either
Crossing the Norway- Sweden border 😊
Crossing the Norway- Finland border 😊
Crossing the Norway – Russia border 🤬
Its illegal at every spot. Its even illegal to pee over the border.
Former border guard here. I have fined people for as much as throwing snowballs into Russia.
If you dont educate yourself on the rules before visiting the border, chances are, you will break some rule without knowing it.
Yes you will be detained by the military until the police comes and get a fine.It used to be about 5000nkr.I was there detained maybe 15-20 people.They all got a fine.wven when a kid maybe 7-8 years old crossed the border we had to arrest his parents because they where not paying attention.The highest fine that was receives during my time was 45k.He crossed the border 5 times
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It’s illegal to cross into russia from Norway unless it is at a regulated border crossing. In russia it is also illegal to be in the border area without the proper permits.
And it is illegal to cross from Norway into russia unless it is at a regulated border crossing.
The difference is that the russian border guards will arrest you and send you to a russian jail if you cross or are near the border, while the Norwegian ones will arrest you if you try to cross and give you a fine.
Yes, if what you mean that’s illegal to cross the broader there. If you enter Russia legally, I guess you can go there from inside Russia.
Yes, its either a hefty fine or you get shot
Yes, but only the same way it’s illegal to cross any other part of the border without using a border crossing.
It is illegal to just cross the border, yes. Why wouldn’t it be?
Illegal border crossings are Illegal
A woman got a fine of 8000 NOK for just sticking her hand over the border.
https://www.dagbladet.no/studio/nyhetsstudio/5?post=69247
Here is a US college student that didn’t believe that.
He didn’t survive.
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/newcomb-mott-soviet-border-death-boris-gleb
you will be shot.
Like others points out, this is illegal and must absolutely not be done under any circumstances!
There’s only one open border-crossing between Norway (at Storskog) and the Murmansk region in Russia, and only between 8AM and 3PM Norwegian time, and only for crossing done by a vehicle/transport (with all needed travel documents). Nobody may cross the border on foot, which is prohibited also at the crossing point. There’s been cases where people have crossed the border illegally from Russia into Norway and that were caught, got arrested and the case being investigated. I’m not sure what actions that Russian police take if people cross the border illegally to enter Russia (and I guess that I don’t even want to know).
Yes, same goes to the Finnish part. From an old border soldier watching this part of the border.
There is a way. Conscript with the Norwegian or Finnish army and hope that you are placed on border protection. The again you have to hope that you are pulled to participate in the Friendship ski race from Royakovsky to the Three Border Point and back along the Norwegian/Russian border.. well, dont know if its a possibility now, but it was 13 years ago 🤣Evidence: https://ibb.co/qs8rJ4y
Its illegal to cross the entire border except at Storskog border crossing. Although in the summer you may use the entire river even though you technically cross the border, just as long as you dont go on land
Yes, but if you want to try it, May 28th is the best day to do it, and use a Cessna 172.
Yes, and u will get arrested immidiately.
Ok thanks for everyones answers and YES i know that it’s illegal to cross the border overall but i heard multiple people talk about specificaly Treriksrøysa.
It’s not any MORE illegal at that spot than at any other spot. The Norwegian-Russian border in general is open to crossings only at dedicated border-crossing-spots, and depending on specifics also require the right paperwork.
The question remains: why would you want to?
It is illegal to cross the border unless you do so at the Storskog border station. It is even illegal [to converse across the border](https://www.politiet.no/en/services/border-crossing/The-Norwegian-Russian-border/#aaEmZEkbN0C5rUlYHdQsGw).
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There is an [annual pride pride parade in Kirkenes,](https://www.barentspride.no/no) the closest town to the border, so some Russians can cross into Norway and have a pride parade without risking getting their heads kicked in by right-far lunatics.
That’s not really related to anything, but I’m happy this parade exists.
“is it illegal to illegally cross a border?”
Russia is not Schengen area, you’d need a visa to enter Russia
[deleted]
without a VISA? Probably
Even after 37 years I still have a “oh yeah” moment when Im reminded Norway boarders Russia 🤣
Trying to emigrate to Russia? The Russians will send you straight to fight in the Ukraine, Mr. Darwin. Enjoy your short but stupid life.
Why would you want to go to the Russian side of anything?
I’d say it’s illegal to cross into Russia at any border. They take their territory seriously as shown by the needless war on a peaceful country. Some places like a small stretch of Estonian road require you to not stop while transiting through, but yes if I see a border marker saying Russian, I ain’t taking my chances.
Who would even want to go?
Always has been
We need Finland to secure that pretty big choke point right there
Crossing it is illegal unless you have the necessary paperwork, but you can get close to the Russian border without any legal issues.
I’ve been exactly there. Didn’t cross, I very much don’t dare.
Why would you want to enter Russia anyway
Yup, shortcut to Gulag!
Pretty sure you can’t cross into Finland there either
Crossing the Norway- Sweden border 😊
Crossing the Norway- Finland border 😊
Crossing the Norway – Russia border 🤬
Its illegal at every spot. Its even illegal to pee over the border.
Former border guard here. I have fined people for as much as throwing snowballs into Russia.
If you dont educate yourself on the rules before visiting the border, chances are, you will break some rule without knowing it.
Yes you will be detained by the military until the police comes and get a fine.It used to be about 5000nkr.I was there detained maybe 15-20 people.They all got a fine.wven when a kid maybe 7-8 years old crossed the border we had to arrest his parents because they where not paying attention.The highest fine that was receives during my time was 45k.He crossed the border 5 times
It’s illegal to even touch the fence