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Norwegian citizens who have not had their passports renewed after the pandemic can travel to Germany Iceland Estonia and Portugal until 31 December 2022 with their expired passports as identification.The scheme means that people over the age of 16 can identify themselves with a passport that expired less than three years before entry. Children under the age of 16 can identify themselves with a passport that expired less than one year before entry. Passports for children have a shorter validity period and the limit of one year is set among other things to take into account the risk of child abduction. Shredded passports will not be able to be used.It is important to be aware that there is a risk associated with traveling abroad without the usual valid identification. There is no guarantee that the authorities information about the scheme will reach all carriers and tourism actors. Norwegian authorities therefore recommend that those who travel to these countries with expired passports travel by direct flight from Norway says Minister of Justice and Emergency Management Emilie Enger Mehl Sp.I would also like to remind you that some countries in Europe have introduced new corona rules and on a general basis everyone should check their current travel advice and travel insurance before setting out on a trip says Mehl. We now also hope that as many people as possible will be able to obtain new travel documents before they go abroad. The delivery time for the national ID card is just under two weeks and there will be more free hours at the passport and ID offices throughout the summer and autumn.