Would like to apply for a Norway visiting visa?
Due to the situation in your country, it may be difficult for applicants from your country to obtain a visa.
• It is the person who wants to come to Norway who must apply.
• If you have questions about visitor visas, you can contact the VFS Application Center where you must hand in the application documents.
• Certain people who have special passports or residence permits do not need to apply for a visitor's visa.
• The embassies handle the majority of applications for visiting visas.
What is your reason for coming to Norway?
• Visit parents or children

Longer visit to Norway

You can also apply for a residency permit to visit your child in Norway for a maximum of nine months if you intend to visit them.
In compliance with EU/EEU legislation, if your child has a residence permit, you are not eligible to apply for a visa for a period of nine months. After that, if you require a visa, you can apply for one and visit for three months without one.

Short visits
You can apply for a visitor visa if you wish to spend up to three months visiting family.

prerequisites for visas
• All of the paperwork on the embassy's checklist needs to be turned in, and there is an application fee to pay. By selecting your nation of residence and pressing the "How to search" button below, you may locate the checklist.
• Your passport needs to be valid for at least three months after your trip is over.
• You need to have current travel insurance; the passport needs to have been issued within the last 10 years.
• You need to be able to pay for both your return flight and your time in Norway. Normally, you need to bring 500 NOK for each day you spend in Norway. Alternatively, a financial guarantee can be given by a friend of yours who resides in Norway.
• You can't have a Schengen or Norway entrance prohibition.
• If you have visited the Schengen region within the previous ninety days, you need to find out when you can re-enter and for how long. Please confirm this using the visa calculator at ec.europa.eu (external site).
• You must register fingerprints.
• If you are under 18 years of age, both your parents, or someone else responsible for you, must sign your application.
• The person you are visiting must have sent you an invitation.
How your application is assessed
• When we process your application, we assess how likely it is that you will return to your home country or the country you live in when the visit is over. We assess the situation in your country and your own situation.
• We will focus on whether you have something that links you to your home country, such as work, property, a spouse or family members that you support.
• If we think it is unlikely that you will return, your application will normally be refused.
Your opportunity to get a visa
• If you plan to visit your parents or children, you will normally get a visa.
Visit your spouse or partner Visa requirements
• You must pay an application fee.
• All the documents listed on the embassy's checklist need to be turned in. By selecting your nation of residence and pressing the "How to search" button below, you may locate the checklist.
• Your passport needs to be valid for at least three months after your trip is over.
• You need to have current travel insurance; the passport must have been issued within the last ten years.
• You need to be able to pay for both your return flight and your time in Norway. Normally, you need to bring 500 NOK for each day you spend in Norway. Alternatively, a financial guarantee can be given by a friend of yours who resides in Norway.
• You must not be subject to an entry ban to Norway or Schengen.
• If you have visited the Schengen region within the previous ninety days, you need to find out when you can re-enter and for how long. Please confirm this using the visa calculator at ec.europa.eu (external site).
• You must register fingerprints.
• If you are under 18 years of age, both your parents, or someone else responsible for you, must sign your application.
• The person you are visiting must have sent you an invitation.
How your application is assessed
• When we process your application, we assess how likely it is that you will return to your home country or the country you live in when the visit is over. We assess the situation in your country and your own situation.
• We will focus on whether you have something that links you to your home country, such as work, property, a spouse or family members that you support.
• If we think it is unlikely that you will return, your application will normally be refused.
Your opportunity to get a visa
• If you plan to visit your spouse or partner, you will normally get a visa.
• We take into account the length of your relationship and the amount of contact you have had when deciding whether to issue you a visa.
• If you have a special reason for visiting Norway, for example because your partner is expecting a child, you have a better chance of being granted a visa.
Visit your brother or sister Visa requirements
• You must pay an application fee.
• All the documents listed on the embassy's checklist need to be turned in. By selecting your nation of residence and pressing the "How to search" button below, you may locate the checklist.
• Your passport needs to be valid for at least three months after your trip is over. • You need to have current travel insurance; the passport must have been issued within the last ten years.
• You need to be able to pay for both your return flight and your time in Norway. Normally, you need to bring 500 NOK for each day you spend in Norway. Alternatively, a financial guarantee can be given by a friend of yours who resides in Norway.
• You must not be subject to an entry ban to Norway or Schengen.
• If you have visited the Schengen region within the previous ninety days, you need to find out when you can re-enter and for how long. Please confirm this using the visa calculator at ec.europa.eu (external site).
• Fingerprint registration is required.
• If you are under eighteen, your application must be signed by both of your parents or a guardian.
• The person you are visiting must have sent you an invitation.
How your application is assessed
• When we process your application, we assess how likely it is that you will return to your home country or the country you live in when the visit is over. We assess the situation in your country and your own situation.
• We will focus on whether you have something that links you to your home country, such as work, property, a spouse or family members that you support.
• If we think it is unlikely that you will return, your application will normally be refused.
Your opportunity to get a visa
• If you plan to visit your sister or brother, you can get a visa if you have strong ties to your home country.
• The older you are, the greater the chance of getting a visa. The reason for this is that we consider it more likely that older people will return to their home country after the visit is over.
• If you have a special reason to visit your sister or brother, for example you are going to his or her wedding, you have a better chance of being granted a visa.
Visit another family member Visa requirements
• You must pay an application fee.
• All the documents listed on the embassy's checklist need to be turned in. By selecting your nation of residence and pressing the "How to search" button below, you may locate the checklist.
• Your passport needs to be valid for at least three months after your trip is over.
• You need to have current travel insurance; the passport must have been issued within the last ten years.
• You need to be able to pay for both your return flight and your time in Norway. Normally, you need to bring 500 NOK for each day you spend in Norway. Alternatively, a financial guarantee can be given by a friend of yours who resides in Norway.
• You must not be subject to an entry ban to Norway or Schengen.
• If you have visited the Schengen region within the previous ninety days, you need to find out when you can re-enter and for how long. Please confirm this using the visa calculator at ec.europa.eu (external site).
• Fingerprint registration is required.
• If you are under eighteen, your application must be signed by both of your parents or a guardian.
• The person you are visiting must have sent you an invitation.
How your application is assessed
• When we process your application, we assess how likely it is that you will return to your home country or the country you live in when the visit is over. We assess the situation in your country and your own situation.
• We will focus on whether you have something that links you to your home country, such as work, property, a spouse or family members that you support.
• If we think it is unlikely that you will return, your application will normally be refused.
Your opportunity to get a visa
• If you plan to visit another family member, for example a grandmother, aunt or cousin, you will not normally get a visa.
• You can still get a visa if you have strong ties to your home country.
• You stand a stronger chance of getting a visa if you are travelling to Norway for a specific purpose, such attending a funeral.
Go see your partner or partner Requirements for a visa:
• An application fee must be paid.

• Every document listed on the embassy's checklist needs to be turned in. By selecting your nation of residence and pressing the "How to search" button below, you may locate the checklist.
• A passport that will still be valid three months after your visit must be in your possession. The passport needs to have been issued in the last ten years.
• You must have valid travel insurance.
• You need to be able to pay for both your return flight and your time in Norway. Normally, you need to bring 500 NOK for each day you spend in Norway. Alternatively, a financial guarantee can be given by a friend of yours who resides in Norway.
• You must not be subject to an entry ban to Norway or Schengen.
• If you have visited the Schengen region within the previous ninety days, you need to find out when you can re-enter and for how long. Please confirm this using the visa calculator at ec.europa.eu (external site).
• Fingerprint registration is required.
• If you are under eighteen, your application must be signed by both of your parents or a guardian.
• The person you are visiting must have sent you an invitation.
How your application is assessed
• When we process your application, we assess how likely it is that you will return to your home country or the country you live in when the visit is over. We assess the situation in your country and your own situation.
• We will focus on whether you have something that links you to your home country, such as work, property, a spouse or family members that you support.
• If we think it is unlikely that you will return, your application will normally be refused.
Your opportunity to get a visa
• If you plan to visit your girlfriend, you will not normally get a visa.
• You can still get a visa if you have strong ties to your home country.
• You also need to be in a committed relationship. It indicates that you have been dating for a considerable amount of time and have had multiple encounters.
Requirements for a Business Visa:
• An application fee is required.
• Every document listed on the embassy's checklist needs to be turned in. By selecting your nation of residence and pressing the "How to search" button below, you may locate the checklist.
• A passport that will still be valid three months after your visit must be in your possession. The passport needs to have been issued in the last ten years.
• You must have valid travel insurance.
• You need to be able to pay for both your return flight and your time in Norway. Normally, you need to bring 500 NOK for each day you spend in Norway. Alternatively, a financial guarantee can be given by a friend of yours who resides in Norway.
• If you have been in the Schengen area within the last ninety days, you need to confirm when you can re-enter and for how long.
• You must not be facing an entry ban into Norway or Schengen. Please confirm this using the visa calculator at ec.europa.eu (external site).
• You must register fingerprints.
• If you are under 18 years of age, both your parents, or someone else responsible for you, must sign your application.
• You must have an invitation from the people you will be meeting with.
How your application is assessed
• When we process your application, we assess how likely it is that you will return to your home country or the country you live in when the visit is over. We assess the situation in your country and your own situation.
• We will focus on whether you have something that links you to your home country, such as work, property, a spouse or family members that you support.
• If we think it is unlikely that you will return, your application will normally be refused.
Your opportunity to get a visa
• If you are going to Norway on a business trip, you can get a visa in certain situations.
• In order for you to be granted a visa, you must have strong ties to your home country.
• If the meeting you are going to attend is important for your business or the business you are going to visit, you have a better chance of being granted a visa.
Take part in a cultural event or visit an organisation
The following applies, for example, if you are going to participate in the Norway Cup, participate in the Melafestivalen or the ISFiT festival, or visit Red Cross Norway.
Visa requirements
• You must pay an application fee.
• All the documents listed on the embassy's checklist need to be turned in. By selecting your nation of residence and pressing the "How to search" button below, you may locate the checklist.
• Your passport needs to be valid for at least three months after your trip is over.
• You need to have current travel insurance; the passport must have been issued within the last ten years.
• You need to be able to pay for both your return flight and your time in Norway. Normally, you need to bring 500 NOK for each day you spend in Norway. Alternatively, a financial guarantee can be given by a friend of yours who resides in Norway.
• You must not be subject to an entry ban to Norway or Schengen.
• If you have visited the Schengen region within the previous ninety days, you need to find out when you can re-enter and for how long. Please confirm this using the visa calculator at ec.europa.eu (external site).
• You must register fingerprints.
• If you are under 18 years of age, both your parents, or someone else responsible for you, must sign your application.
• You must have an invitation from the person responsible for the event.
How your application is assessed
• When we process your application, we assess how likely it is that you will return to your home country or the country you live in when the visit is over. We assess the situation in your country and your own situation.
• We will focus on whether you have something that links you to your home country, such as work, property, a spouse or family members that you support.
• If we think it is unlikely that you will return, your application will normally be refused.
Your opportunity to get a visa
• If you plan to travel to Norway to attend a cultural event or visit an organisation, you can get a visa in certain situations.
• In order for you to be granted a visa, you must have strong ties to your home country.
• You stand a better chance of getting a visa if you intend to visit a reputable company or go to an important event.
Travelling to Norway for purposes other than tourism Requirements for a visa:
• An application fee must be paid.
• Every document listed on the embassy's checklist needs to be turned in. By selecting your nation of residence and pressing the "How to search" button below, you may locate the checklist.
• A passport that will still be valid three months after your visit must be in your possession. The passport needs to have been issued in the last ten years.
• You must have valid travel insurance.
• You need to be able to pay for both your return flight and your time in Norway. Normally, you need to bring 500 NOK for each day you spend in Norway. Alternatively, a financial guarantee can be given by a friend of yours who resides in Norway.
• If you have been in the Schengen area within the last ninety days, you need to confirm when you can re-enter and for how long.
• You must not be facing an entry ban into Norway or Schengen. Please confirm this using the visa calculator at ec.europa.eu (external site).
• You must register fingerprints.
• If you are under 18 years of age, both your parents, or someone else responsible for you, must sign your application.
• If you are going to visit someone in Norway, you must have an invitation from the person you are visiting.
• You must normally have booked accommodation for the entire period of stay in the Schengen area.
How your application is assessed
• When we process your application, we assess how likely it is that you will return to your home country or the country you live in when the visit is over. We assess the situation in your country and your own situation.
• We will focus on whether you have something that links you to your home country, such as work, property, a spouse or family members that you support.
• If we think it is unlikely that you will return, your application will normally be refused.
Your opportunity to get a visa
• If you plan to visit Norway as a tourist, you will not normally get a visa.
• You can still get a visa if you have strong ties to your home country.
Travel with or visit a family member who is an EU/EEA citizen Visa requirements
• You are a member of a close family member (spouse, partner, cohabitant, child under 21, or parent who receives financial support from their child) who either resides permanently in another EU/EEA country or is a citizen of another EU/EEA country and is a resident of Norway.
and you will visit or travel with this individual.
• You can't have a prohibition on entering Norway or Schengen. If you have visited the Schengen region within the previous ninety days, you need to find out when you can re-enter and for how long. Please confirm this using the visa calculator at ec.europa.eu (external site).
• The checklist's materials (pdf, 258 kB) must be turned in.
• You must register fingerprints.
• If you are under 18 years of age, both your parents, or someone else responsible for you, must sign your application.
• This type of application is free.
Your opportunity to get a visa
• If you are in this situation, you will normally get a visa.
Remember
• You can hand in your application documents to the Visa Application Centre, the embassy or consulate six months before you travel at the earliest.
• If you plan to travel in and out of Schengen, you must state in the application form that you want more registrations. It is especially important for seafarers to remember this.
• If you plan to visit several Schengen countries during one trip, you must submit the application to the embassy or consulate of the country of main destination.
• You cannot work, including remote work, while visiting Norway on a visitor's visa.
• In order to apply for a residence permit in Norway, you cannot obtain a visitor's visa.
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