Ukraine and Norway have signed an agreement on visa-free freight transport, which allows cargo carriers to travel between the two countries without permits, the Infrastructure Ministry of Ukraine announced on Aug. 30.
This new system will come into effect on Sep. 1 and remain in operation until at least until June 30, 2024. It will apply both to bilateral trade and the transit of goods to other countries.
Until now, Ukrainian cargo carriers could travel to Norway only with specific permits. From September, they will be allowed in without the necessary authorization, provided their vehicles fit the environmental classification Euro-5 or higher.
To use the visa-free system, carriers will have to show a certificate confirming the environmental classification of their vehicles. Those of a lower class will have to obtain permits. Ukrainian shippers will be able to obtain 300 permits during the next year.