Get Your Schengen Visa Application for Norway Online Now!

This content was updated in June 2022

Norway is in Northern Europe, a land of stunning landscapes and friendly people. Situated on the western coast of Scandinavia, Norway shares borders with Sweden, Finland, and Russia.

In addition to being a Scandinavian country, Norway is also in the Schengen zone.

Many visitors plan trips to this beautiful country to see the fjords, go hiking, or watch the northern lights. If you visit during the summer months, you can delight in never-ending days with very little darkness during a time called the Midnight Sun.

If you are planning a trip to Norway or a Schengen member country, you may need to apply for a Norwegian Schengen visa. On this page, we will provide information on how to get a Norwegian Schengen visa, as well as tips on what you can do to make sure your application is successful.

What is a Schengen Visa?

A Schengen visa is a short-stay visa that allows a person to travel to any country in the Schengen Area for up to 90 days for tourist travel. A total of 26 European countries make up the Schengen member states.

Upon approval, you will get a visa sticker in your passport that will allow you to enter any of the Schengen countries.

This type of visa allows travelers to visit any of the 26 countries in the Schengen area for up to 90 days in total.

Schengen Countries

The Schengen area consists of:

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

Don't automatically assume all Schengen countries are part of the European Union. Norway, for example, is not in the EU but is part of the Schengen Area.

Who can apply for the Norway Schengen Visa?

Travelers from all over the world are welcome to visit the country. However, if you are not a citizen of one of the Schengen member states, the European Union, or do not qualify for the ETIAS, you may need to apply for the Norway Schengen visa at the Royal Norwegian Embassy or consulate in your home country. To save time, or even leaving your own home, you can apply in no time with iVisa.com using a completely online application form.

You can check if you need a Schengen visa to visit Norway by using our Visa Checker widget. The widget will help you determine if you are from a Visa-exempt country.

This visa is only mandatory for countries outside the Schengen Area or non-EU/EEA member states. Countries that are not in the Schengen zone but have ties to the Schengen agreement are also exempt from this visa for a certain period.

For example, the United States of America, Canada, and Japan are neither Schengen nor EU countries, but their citizens can enter Norway for tourism purposes with a valid passport. Use the iVisa.com visa widget to check your country's status.

What countries are eligible to enter Norway with a Schengen Visa?

Norway does not have a travel ban on any country. Therefore, you may visit Norway with a Schengen visa if you are a citizen of one of these countries listed below.

Afghanistan	Algeria	Angola	Armenia	Azerbaijan	Bahrain	Bangladesh	Belarus
Belize	Benin	Bhutan	Bolivia	Botswana	Burkina Faso	Burma/Myanmar	Burundi
Cambodia	Cameroon	Cape Verde	Central African Republic	Chad	China	Comoros	Congo
Côte d'Ivoire	Cuba	Democratic Republic of Congo	Djibouti	Dominican Republic	Ecuador	Egypt	Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea	Ethiopia	Fiji	Gabon	Gambia	Ghana	Guinea	Guinea-Bissau
Guyana	Haiti	India	Indonesia	Iran	Iraq	Jamaica	Jordan
Kazakhstan	Kenya	Kuwait	Kyrgyzstan	Laos	Lebanon	Lesotho	Liberia
Libya	Madagascar	Malawi	Maldives	Mali	Mauritania	Mongolia	Morocco
Mozambique	Namibia	Nauru	Nepal	Niger	Nigeria	North Korea	Oman
Pakistan	Papua New Guinea	Philippines	Qatar	Russia	Rwanda	São Tomé and Príncipe	Saudi Arabia
Senegal	Sierra Leone	Somalia	South Africa	South Sudan	Sri Lanka	Sudan	Suriname
Swaziland	Syria	Tajikistan	Tanzania	Thailand	Togo	Tunisia	Turkey
Turkmenistan	Uganda	Ukraine	Uzbekistan	Vietnam	Yemen	Zambia	Zimbabwe

Citizens of the EU/EEA member states or countries under the Schengen Agreement do not need a visa to enter. Some countries are visa exempt for 90 days or less. Some countries will need to apply for an ETIAS or for a transit visa. Please use our Visa checker to see where your country stands.

What is the Schengen Visa validity?

Once you receive your Schengen visa, it will be valid for 90 days from the entry date. However, you can only stay in the Schengen area for a maximum of 90 days within a 180-day period.

This means that if you visit Norway and then travel to other Schengen countries, you must ensure that your 90 days do not exceed the 180-day period.\

For example, if you visit Norway for 3 days and then travel to France for 10 days, you have used up 13 days of your 90-day limit. This means you would have 77 days left to visit other Schengen countries.

Travel requirements and required documents

Once you are ready for your Norwegian holiday, there are a few things you need to take care of before your trip.

You will need to make sure that you have a:

• Valid passport or travel document
• Two passport-sized pictures
• Completed visa application

Make sure your passport is valid for at least 3 months after your planned return from Norway. Otherwise, you will not be able to apply for a Schengen visa.

When it comes to travel insurance, it is not part of the Norway Schengen visa requirements. However, we strongly recommend that you get comprehensive travel insurance that covers medical expenses, lost luggage, and cancellations.

Do I need a visa to transit through Norway?

If you are a citizen of any non-Schengen nation and need to transit through Norway's airport (or that of another Schengen member state) to another non-Schengen country, you may need a Type A visa.

Such a visa allows transportation transit only. Don't expect to enter Norway or any other Schengen country with this type of visa.

If you plan to enter Norway for Tourism or even just pass through the country to reach another final destination in the Schengen zone, you will need to apply for the Schengen Visa.

How to apply for the Schengen Visa Online

Applying for the Schengen visa is a simple process when you use iVisa.com. The experts will review your application and documents online.

Please follow these simple steps:

• Step 1: Thoroughly read the application and complete your details. Once you review your info, choose the preferred processing time for your Norway Schengen e-visa.
• Step 2: Review the information again and pay the iVisa.com fee online.
• Step 3: Attach required documents and click “submit." Once you hit “submit,” your application will begin to process.

The processing time for a Schengen visa is usually 15 business days, but it can take up to 60 days in some cases if you choose to go to an Embassy or Consulate. So make sure you give yourself enough time to apply for the visa.

However, iVisa.com can greatly cut down on the processing time for your visa.

Remember to bring the printed document with your passport when you reach border controls upon arrival.

Costs and processing times

Give yourself at least 3 weeks to apply for the Norway Schengen visa. However, you can apply as far as six months before your trip.

Currently, we don't know exactly how much Schengen Visas will cost. Once you apply for yours, iVisa.com will offer three options of payments and processing times to choose from. Depending on how fast you need the document or your budget, we have an alternative to suit your needs.

• Standard Processing Time: If you are on a budget, just check the standard processing time on your iVisa.com application.
• Rush Processing Time: Choose this option to get your eVisa quickly.
• Super Rush Processing Time: Get your eVisa document urgently, perfect for anyone planning a last minute trip.

Processing times for Schengen visas vary from country to country and the processing time you select, but they generally take about 15 business days.

Minors Information

If you plan to bring children into the Schengen Area with you, each child must have a passport or travel document. In addition, they must each have their own Schengen visa if they require one.

If you are a single parent or guardian traveling with a child, you may need to provide additional documentation, such as:

• A birth certificate
• A letter of consent from the other parent
• Court order granting sole custody

Covid-19 FAQs

Testing

Visitors don't need a test to enter Norway. The government only recommends testing if you are an adult showing Covid-19 symptoms.

Vaccine

A COVID vaccine is not mandatory to enter Norway, approved vaccines in any case are the Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Janssen, Covishield, Sinovac, and Nuvaxovid vaccines for the protection against Covid-19.

Quarantine

Visitors no longer have to quarantine in Norway. However, the government advises you to stay home for 4 days if you show Covid-19 symptoms.

Types of Schengen visas available and the differences/explanations of each?

Depending on your trip's purpose and duration, different types of Schengen visas are available. For instance, your short stay Schengen visa falls under the Type C category.

Before applying for this visa, note any other plans to visit other Schengen and non-Schengen countries. Such insight will help determine if you should apply for a single-entry, double-entry, or multiple-entry Type C Schengen Visa.

• Single-Entry Visa:

You can enter and exit the Schengen zone only once with a single-entry visa.

• Double-Entry Visa:

As the name suggests, you can enter and exit the Schengen zone twice with a double-entry visa.

Consider a double-entry visa if you plan to visit a Schengen country and then travel outside the Schengen area before returning to the Schengen zone.

For example, you may initially fly into Norway and visit London. After spending some time in the UK, you can take a train to France, and then fly home.

• Multiple-Entry Visa:

With a multiple-entry visa, you can enter and exit the Schengen zone as many times as you want during the validity period of your visa.

This is a good option if you plan to travel outside the Schengen area multiple times during your trip.

How long you have a multiple-entry visa valid depends on your validity period of choice. It is usually valid for one to five years, and you can stay in the Schengen zone for up to 90 days at a time.

What else should I keep in mind about traveling to the country?

The currency in Norway is the Norwegian Kroner (NOK). Spring and summer are the best times to visit, as the weather is milder and there are more daylight hours.

Popular tourist destinations include the capital city of Oslo, the fjords, and the Northern Lights.

Who can I talk to if I have more questions?

As you plan your holiday in Norway, feel free to reach out to our customer support team or contact us at [email protected].