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Visa policy for Norway

The visa policy for the Kingdom of Norway outlines the rules and regulations for visitors of different nationalities to gain authorization to enter the country.

Norway’s visa requirements vary according to the traveler’s country of origin, the purpose of traveling and the period of stay.

Presently, nationals of nearly 100 sovereign states and territories around the world do not require a visa to visit Norway for the purposes of tourism, business, transit, and medical treatment. It is possible to spend a maximum of 90 days per 180-day period in Norway with each entry.

From the end of 2025, all foreign travelers who come from visa waiver countries are expected to apply for an electronic travel authorization named ETIAS before visiting the country. ETIAS will be valid for 3 years and will permit multiple entries to Norway and other Schengen Area member states.

Travelers will be able to visit Norway and stay for up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

On the other hand, according to the Schengen visa policy, passport holders of approximately 150 countries around the world must apply for a visa at the embassy or consulate to enter Norway.

In order to obtain a Schengen visa for Norway, visitors may need to attend an interview and hand in all the required documents personally to the nearest Norwegian embassy or consulate.

Citizens of EU and European Free Trade Agreement (EFTA) member countries may also move to and work in Norway without a visa. Nationals of all other countries must first obtain a residence permit in order to live in the country.

Find below a guide to Norway’s visa policy and rules regarding requirements for travel authorization.

Tourist Visa Policy for Norway

According to the Norway tourist visa policy, nationals of the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA) do not currently require a visa to visit Norway for tourism due to the EU and Schengen policies of free movement.

Nationals of Schengen countries may enter Norway either with their valid Identity Card or with a valid passport.

Over 60 nations around the world also have a visa waiver agreement with Norway, and nationals from these countries do not require a visa to enter for the purpose of tourism. A valid passport which has a minimum validity of six months from the arrival date is sufficient.

All travelers who come from these visa-free countries are permitted to visit Norway for the purpose of tourism without applying for a tourist visa and may stay for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

In 2025, the ETIAS visa waiver will become a requirement for travelers from these countries to visit Norway as a tourist.

Passport holders of approximately 150 countries are required to apply for a tourist visa at the nearest Norwegian embassy or consulate. Tourist visas for Norway cover entry to the entire Schengen Area and are known as “Schengen visas”. Visitors need to complete the visa application form online and make an appointment in advance.

To complete the Norway tourist visa application process, visitors need to attend an interview and submit all the required documents in person at the embassy or consulate and pay the application fee.

Single-entry and multiple-entry Schengen visas are available. They allow a maximum length of stay of 90 days within a 180-day period.

Check the following list to see if you require a tourist visa to visit Norway or not:

ETIAS for Norway

ETIAS stands for European Travel Information and Authorization System. From 2025, all visitors from outside the EU and Schengen Area that currently do not require a visa to enter Europe will be expected to apply for an ETIAS travel authorization to visit Norway.

ETIAS is an electronic travel authorization, which has been created by the European Union to protect and reinforce its borders. From 2025, all travelers that come from over 60 visa-free countries need to register with the ETIAS before traveling to Norway.

ETIAS is a multiple-entry visa waiver with a validity of 3 years from the date of issue. It allows travelers to remain in the country for up to 90 days per entry.

ETIAS will cover entry for the purposes of tourism, business, transit, and medical treatment.

To apply for an ETIAS electronic travel authorization, travelers need to meet certain requirements.

In order to successfully apply online, travelers must have a passport that will continue to be valid for 6 months after the planned trip to Norway. They must also provide a current email address and a debit or credit card to pay the application fee.

See below the list of nationalities who will be eligible for ETIAS when the system is launched.

Embassy or Consular Visa Required

In line with the Schengen visa policy, nationals of more than 150 countries in the world do not have a visa waiver agreement with Norway, and visitors who come from these countries need to apply for a Schengen visa at the nearest embassy or consulate to enter Norway for any purpose.

Potential visitors from these countries must make an appointment in advance at the official website of the embassy. It may be necessary to attend an interview, where the applicant will submit all the required documents along with the visa application form.

In addition, visitors need to pay the application fee to obtain the visa. The process varies based on the type of visa and the nationality of the traveler.

Citizens of any non-EU/non-Schengen country who plan to live and work in Norway must obtain a residence permit and work permit from a Norwegian embassy. Such a permit is also needed to stay longer than the 90 days permitted without a visa.

The documents required for an embassy visa differ depending on the visa type and the nationality of the visitor.

For a Schengen visa, travelers require a passport valid for at least three months beyond the return date and a minimum of two blank pages left on the passport so that the border officials can stamp it upon entry and exit. Furthermore, travel insurance and financial proof may also be required.

Find the nationalities that require a Schengen visa from a Norwegian embassy in order to visit the country in the box below:

Afghanistan
Aland Islands
Algeria
American Samoa
Angola
Anguilla
Antarctica
Armenia
Aruba
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Belarus
Belize
Benin
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bonaire
Botswana
British Indian Ocean Territory
British Virgin Islands
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Cape Verde
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
China
Christmas Island
Cocos Islands
Comoros
Congo
Cook Islands
Cuba
Curacao
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Djibouti
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Fiji
French Guiana
French Polynesia
Gabon
Gambia
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greenland
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guernsey
Guinea
Guinea Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Isle of Man
Ivory Coast
Jamaica
Jersey
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Madagascar
Malawi
Maldives
Mali
Martinique
Mauritania
Mayotte
Mongolia
Montserrat
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
New Caledonia
Niger
Nigeria
Niue
Norfolk Island
North Korea
Northern Mariana Islands
Oman
Pakistan
Palestinian Territory
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Pitcairn Islands
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Reunion
Russian Federation
Rwanda
Saint Barthelemy
Saint Helena
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Sint Maarten
Somalia
South Africa
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
South Sudan
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Swaziland
Syrian Arab Republic
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Togo
Tokelau
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
Uganda
United States Virgin Islands
Uzbekistan
Vietnam
Wallis and Futuna
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe

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Visa Not Required for Norway

Nationals of around 95 different countries currently enjoy visa-exemption, in line with the Schengen Visa policy, which applies to the Kingdom of Norway.

Over 60 of these states are visa waiver countries (sometimes referred to as “Annex II countries”). Citizens of these regions may currently enter Norway using only their passport for tourism, business, transit, or medical treatment.

Starting in 2025, visitors from these nations will need to register with ETIAS beforehand.

This visa exemption for Norway only applies to visits that do not exceed 90 days. In order to stay longer than this, or to accept employment and/or relocate to the country, citizens of visa-waiver countries must obtain a residence and/or work permit.

The remaining countries are members of the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA). Due to the free travel agreement, nationals of EU and EEA member states can visit Norway visa-free using a valid ID card or passport.

They are also permitted to seek and accept employment in Norway and relocate to the country without obtaining a permit.

See the list of the current visa exemption countries for Norway below.