Norway visas

Norway Visa

Norway is a member of the Schengen Area, which means that if you have a valid Schengen visa, you can travel to Norway and any of the other 26 Schengen countries without having to go through border controls.

A Schengen visa is a short-stay visa that allows you to stay in the Schengen Area for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

If you are not a citizen of a country that is visa-exempt for travel to Norway, you will need to apply for a Schengen visa before you travel.

In general, you should allow at least two months to apply for a Schengen visa.

Norway Schengen

A Schengen visa for Norway will allow you to travel there for 90 days within a 6 month period. It will also allow you to travel to other countries in the Schengen area. There are circumstances that you may not need a visa to travel to Norway, such as being a citizen of an EU country. However, if you are subject to visa requirements, you can apply for tourism reasons, visiting family or friends, going to an event, or medical purposes.

We strongly advise to apply as soon as possible to ensure that you are approved for a visa to Norway in time for your trip. You will not be allowed on your flight without a valid visa document.

Do I need a Norway Schengen Visa?

If you are a citizen of the EU, USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, Mexico or another country which is exempt from needing a visa, then you will not need a visa for short trips.

All third-country nationals will require a Schengen Visa to visit Norway.

When can I apply for my Noway Schengen Visa?

The earliest you can apply is 6 months before your trip. The latest will be 15 working days before you trip.

However it is recommended that you apply a minimum of 3 weeks before you travel.

What will I need to apply for a Schengen Visa to Norway?

The following is the standard set of requirements for a Schengen visa to Norway:

• Printed & Signed Application Form
• Your passport. It must be valid for at least another three months after the date you intend to return 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.
• Proof of accommodation in Norway.
• Proof of booked flight tickets. Find out how to get dummy tickets for a visa application.
• 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

Entering Norway

Because interview wait periods vary by location, season, and visa type, you should apply for your visa as soon as possible. Examine the appointment wait time at the place where you’ll be applying.

If you overstay the dates given on your visa you risk being deported and denied re-entry into the Schengen area. All visa travel details are stored on the unified Visa Information System (VIS).

Schengen Area

The Schengen Area is a zone in which 27 European countries (including Norway) have abolished their internal borders to allow for free and unrestricted movement of people, while also adhering to common rules for controlling external borders and combating criminality by bolstering the common judicial system and police cooperation.

Except for Ireland and the nations that will soon be part of Romania, Bulgaria, and Cyprus, the Schengen Area encompasses the majority of EU countries. Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, and Lichtenstein are all members of the Schengen zone despite not being EU members.

For detailed information on specific parts of the visa process, you can refer to the links to the right to find the answer to your query. If you are unable to find any particular information, please contact us via email.

Countries in the Schengen Area

A Schengen visa is required for any third national wishing to enter Norway or any other Schengen country. It could be a short-stay Schengen C-visa for stays of up to 90 days or a national D-visa / residence permit for longer stays in the country.

Schengen visas are utilised by business persons, tourists, speciality workers, and students who want to stay in Norway for a limited time for specific travel purposes. Those who apply for a Schengen visa must show the Visa Application Centre that they intend to leave the Schengen Zone at the end of their temporary stay.

• Austria Visa — Belgium Visa — Croatia Visa
• Czech Republic Visa — Denmark Visa — Estonia Visa
• Finland Visa — Switzerland Visa — France Visa
• Germany Visa — Greece Visa — Hungary Visa
• Iceland Visa — Italy Visa — Latvia Visa
• Liechtenstein Visa — Lithuania Visa — Luxembourg Visa
• Malta Visa — Netherlands Visa — Norway Visa
• Poland Visa — Portugal Visa — Slovakia Visa
• Slovenia Visa — Spain Visa — Sweden Visa

Norway Schengen Visa Purposes

A Norway Schengen visa allows you to stay in Norway for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. You can use your visa to travel to any of the other 26 Schengen countries during your stay.

The following are the most common purposes for a Norway Schengen visa:

-Tourism: If you are planning to visit Norway for sightseeing, visiting family or friends, or attending a cultural event, you will need a Schengen visa.

-Business: If you are traveling to Norway for business purposes, such as attending a conference or meeting with clients, you will need a Schengen visa.

-Medical treatment: If you are traveling to Norway for medical treatment, you will need a Schengen visa.

-Study: If you are planning to study in Norway for less than 90 days, you will need a Schengen visa.

Transit: If you are passing through Norway on your way to another country, you may not need a visa, but it is always best to check beforehand

Norway Visa Application Process

• Wait for your details to be received and await further correspondence
• Receive your processed documentation
• Book your appointment as advised
• Attend your interview and pay the visa fees