The Nordic Passport Union, created in 1954, and implemented on May 1, 1958, allows citizens of the Nordic countries : Denmark ( Faroe Islands included since January 1, 1966, Greenland not included ), Sweden, Norway ( Svalbard, Bouvet Island and Queen Maud Land not included ), Finland and Iceland ( since September 24, 1965 ) to cross approved border districts without carrying and having their passport checked.