Norway Schengen Visa: Complete application guide

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Last updated: April 2024

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Learn everything you need to know about the Norway Schengen Visa application below.

What is the Norway Schengen Visa?

The Norway Schengen Visa is a meant for eligible foreign travelers wishing to visit Norway and the rest of the Schengen area.

To be eligible for this visa, Norway must be the country where you will spend the most time during your visit to the Schengen Zone.

What can I do with the Norwegian Schengen Visa?

With the Schengen Visa, you can:

• Visit Norway and other Schengen countries for tourism

• Visit family and friends residing in the Schengen Zone

• Attend business meetings, conferences, or conduct other business activities

• Do a short-term recreational course or training placement

• Play sports and attend cultural events

• Visit organizations like NOAS or Red Cross Norway

What can’t I do with the Norwegian Schengen Visa?

With this visa, you can’t live, study, or do remunerated business (paid work) in Norway.

For information about long-term visas, such as work visas or residency permits, check the Norwegian government website or contact the Norwegian Embassy near you.

Which nationalities must apply for the Norway Schengen Visa?

Most foreign visitors, who are not part of the visa waiver countries list, must go through all the requirements and interview procedures to get a Schengen Visa.

Who is visa-exempt for Norway?

European and Schengen nationals don’t need a visa for Norway.

Additionally, passport holders from the below countries can visit the Schengen zone without applying for a visa:

• United Kingdom
• United States
• Canada
• Australia
• New Zealand

Do children and minors require a Schengen Visa for Norway?

Yes, children and minors must also have a Schengen Visa to visit Norway if they are from an eligible country.

Both parents or legal guardians must sign the application form and additional documents may be necessary, such as a birth certificate.

How long is the Norway Schengen Visa valid?

You can visit Norway and the Schengen Area for up to 90 days within every 180 days.

This means you can enter and travel between any Schengen country as often as you like, as long as you do not exceed the cumulative 90 days.

The Norwegian authorities ultimately decide if you receive a multiple-entry, double-entry, or single-entry visa.

The multiple-entry visa can be issued for a period between 180 days to 5 years.

Can I extend the Norwegian Visa?

Unfortunately, you can’t extend a Schengen Visa while traveling. Only in exceptional circumstances is an extension possible, such as a medical emergency.

Norway Schengen Visa required documents

Gather the following Norway Schengen Visa requirements before attending your appointment:

• Valid passport: Valid for at least 6 months after your planned arrival date and with at least 2 blank pages

• Travel plans: Such as a return flight ticket to your home country or confirmed hotel reservation(s) and tours

• Sufficient funds: Show that you can support yourself during your trip by providing bank statements or a letter from your employer stating your income and financial stability

• Travel/medical insurance: This travel health insurance must cover medical expenses up to €30,000 in the entire Schengen Zone

• 2 passport-size photos

• Visa application form

How to apply for the Norway Schengen Visa

To apply for your visa to Norway, go to the website of the Norwegian Embassy near you and follow their instructions.

The process usually includes an interview.

Norway Schengen Visa costs and processing time

The Norwegian authorities can take up to 45 days to decide on your application, but it can take longer. It is advised to apply at least two months in advance.

There is a government visa fee of about US$85 (may differ per nationality) that must be paid during your appointment (half-price for children between the ages of 6 and 12 and free for kids under 6 years old).

Do I need a Norway Schengen Visa if I’m transiting through the country?

A Norway Airport Transit Visa may be required for certain nationals who want to enter the country to change transportation means.

There are two Schengen transit visa categories:

1. Airport Transit Schengen Visa

2. Transit Schengen Visa for Seafarers

Check with your nearest Norwegian Embassy to find out more about transit visas.

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