Norway Visa

Whether you need a visa for Norway depends on your nationality and the purpose of your travel. Many do not need a visa if they are travelling as tourists, but they do if they want to go there to work. Since Norway is part of the Schengen Zone, Schengen visa rules apply.

Do I Need a Visa For Norway?

If you are from the EU, USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, Mexico, or another country that has a visa exemption agreement with Schengen, you do not need a visa to enter Norway for short trips. You only need to apply for a visa:

• You are from one of the countries which require a Schengen Visa. 
• You want to stay in Norway for longer than 90 days. Everyone who is not an EU/EEA or Swiss citizen needs a visa to stay longer than 90 days, whether it is for work, studying, family reunification, etc.

Types of Norwegian Visas

The main types of visas for Norway are:

• Schengen Visa (Tourist Visa).  You have to apply for this type of visa if you want to stay in Norway for only a short period of time (less than 90 days). For example, you’d get this visa if you are traveling for tourism, business, or short family visits.
• Work Visa. This is a long-term visa. You have to apply for this visa if you have found employment with a Norwegian company.
• Student Visa. This is a long-term visa, issued to international students who want to pursue their studies in a Norwegian educational institution.
• Family Visa. This is a long-term visa, issued to the family members of Norwegian citizens or residents.
• Digital Nomad Visa. This is a long term visa issued to freelancers who want to work remotely while living in Svalbard.

Norway Visa Requirements

The documents you must submit for your Norway visa application are:

• Your passport. It must be valid for at least another three months after the date you intend to return from Norway and have at least two blank visa pages.
• Copies of the used pages on your passport and previous visas.
• Passport-size pictures. The pictures must be in line with Schengen visa photo requirements.
• The Cover Letter you receive as a PDF on your email after the online application.
• Your birth certificate and (if applicable) marriage certificate/certificate of the joint household.
• Proof of accommodation in Norway.
• Proof of travel health insurance that meets Schengen visa insurance requirements. It must cover at least €30,000 in medical and repatriation expenses and must be valid in the entire Schengen Area, for the entire duration of your trip.
• Proof of booked flight tickets. Find out how to get dummy tickets for a visa application.
• If you are employed:
  • Proof of employment, such as a work contract or a certificate of business registration (if you own a business).
  • Leave from work, issued from your employer.
  • Bank statements from the last three months
• If you are a student: A certificate from your university or school.
• If you are a retiree: Your pension certificate.
• For minors:
  • The minor’s birth certificate
  • Copy of the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) passport
  • Letter of consent signed from the parent(s) or legal guardian(s)
• If you travelling to visit a family member or friend:
  • The original “Guarantee form for visit”, which must be stamped by Norwegian authorities.
  • Letter of Invitation from your family member or friend.
• If you are travelling for business purposes:
  • Letter of Invitation from the Norwegian company. The letter must say the duration and purpose of your trip as well as the company’s organization number.
  • Letter from your company in your country, stating the duration and reason for your trip, as well as the business relations between the two companies.
  • The companies’ business registration
  • The companies’ bank statements
  • The companies’ tax return for the previous tax year

How to Apply for a Norwegian Visa?

You should submit your application at least two weeks before you intend to travel. This is the latest when the Embassy will accept your application. On the other hand, the earliest you can apply for a visa is three months before you intend to travel.

The application process is as follows:

1. Create a User Account with the Application Portal of the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI).
2. Complete the Visa Application Form for the type of visa you want to apply for.
3. Pay the visa fee via a credit or debit card (Visa or MasterCard).
4. You have to state your nationality or the country from where you are applying, so the application process will be specified for your location.
5. Book an appointment with the nearest Norwegian Embassy/Consulate or Visa Application Center.
6. Submit the required documents on the date of your appointment.
7. Wait for the visa to be processed.
8. The Embassy will notify you about the outcome of your visa application.
9. If the application is approved, you are free to travel to Norway within the dates specified on the visa sticker.

Keep in mind: 

If you are applying for a long-term visa (such as for work, study, family reunification), there may be some slight changes regarding the application process.

Norway Visa Fee

Visa Type	Applicant Age	Fee
Schengen Visa	Adults and children over 12	€90
	Children between 6 and 12	€45
	Children under 6	Free of charge
Schengen Visa for citizens of Azerbaijan and Russia	Adults and children over 12	€35

You are exempt from the Norway visa fee if you are traveling to visit an EU/EEA family member (spouse, child, parent, or grandparent), are a student or teacher on an educational trip, or are a researcher traveling for scientific purposes.

Note:

• If you apply at a Visa Application Center, you will have to pay more to cover the service charge of the VAC as well.
• Even if you are exempt from paying the visa, you still have to pay it when you apply online, but you can ask for a refund when submitting your documents at the Embassy.

Frequently Asked Questions