Norway Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| British | Yes | Yes | No |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | No |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | No |
| USA | Yes | Yes | No |
| EU | See below | No | No |
Passports
Norway is a member of the Schengen Agreement and the Nordic Passport Union, but not part of the European Union.
Nordic nationals (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, and Sweden): You are not required to show a passport or national ID card when entering Norway. However, airlines, train operators, and ferry companies may require you to present a passport or ID to confirm your identity.
EU and EEA nationals: You can enter Norway with a valid passport or national ID card.
Non-EU nationals: To enter Norway, you must have a valid passport issued within the past ten years and valid for at least three months beyond your intended departure from the Schengen Area. You may also be asked to show proof of onward travel and sufficient funds for your stay.
Visas
Nordic nationals: Citizens of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, and Sweden can enter, live, study, and work in Norway without a visa or residence permit.
EU and EEA nationals: Citizens of EU and EEA countries do not need a visa to enter Norway. Those planning to stay longer than 90 days must register their stay with the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI).
Non-EU Nationals: Citizens of the following countries can visit Norway and other Schengen countries visa-free for up to 90 days within a 180-day period:
Africa: Seychelles.
Americas: Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, United States of America, Uruguay, Venezuela.
Asia: Brunei, Georgia, Hong Kong (SAR passport holders), Israel, Japan, Macao (SAR passport holders), Malaysia, Maldives, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan (passport must include an identity card number), Timor-Leste, United Arab Emirates.
Europe: Albania, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, North Macedonia, San Marino, Serbia (biometric passports only; excluding those issued by the Serbian Coordination Directorate), Ukraine, United Kingdom, Vatican City.
Oceania: Australia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, New Zealand, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu.
Nationals from countries not listed above are advised to contact the nearest Norwegian embassy or consulate to verify visa requirements.
Types and Cost
Short-stay (Schengen C) visa: €90 for those aged 12 and above, €45 for children aged six to 11, and free for children under six. Certain categories, such as students, researchers, and family members of EU/EEA citizens, are exempt from fees.
Validity
The Schengen C visa allows a stay of up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
Transit
If you are transiting through a Norwegian airport, you may need an airport transit (A) visa depending on your nationality. Check with a Norwegian embassy or consulate before travelling.
Application to
Contact the nearest Norwegian embassy, consulate, or authorised visa application centre.
Schengen Visas
Norway is a member of the Schengen Area; Schengen visa rules apply.
Temporary residence
Nordic nationals: No restrictions, but you must register your move with the National Population Register (Folkeregisteret) if staying longer than six months.
EU/EEA nationals: Must register their stay with the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration if staying more than 90 days.
Working days
Schengen visa applications are normally processed within 15 calendar days, though this may take up to 45 days in special circumstances. Applicants should apply well in advance of their travel.
Sufficient Funds
Travellers may be asked to show proof of sufficient funds for accommodation, living expenses, and return travel.
Extension of stay
Short-stay Schengen visas may only be extended in exceptional circumstances such as force majeure or humanitarian reasons. Extensions must be applied for before the visa expires.
Entry with pets
Pets entering Norway from EU countries must have a microchip, an EU pet passport, and a valid rabies vaccination administered at least 21 days before travel. Pets from non-EU countries must also meet Norwegian entry requirements, including a veterinary certificate and, in some cases, tapeworm treatment.
This page reflects our understanding of current rules for the most common types of travel to the said country. However, please note that each authority sets and forces entry rules, hence we strongly recommend that you verify critical information with the relevant embassy before travel.
Embassies and tourist offices
British Embassy in Norway
Telephone: +47 2313 2700.
Website: http://www.gov.uk/government/world/norway
Address: , Thomas Heftyes Gate 8, Oslo, 0244,
Opening times:
Mon, Tue, Thur and Fri 0900-1500.
Royal Norwegian Embassy in the UK
Telephone: +44 020 7591 5500.
Website: http://www.norway.org.uk
Address: , 25 Belgrave Square, London, SW1X 8QD,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 1000-1500 (general enquiries). Mon, Tue and Fri 1000-1230. Thurs 1220-1500 (enquiries to consular section).
Royal Norwegian Embassy in the USA
Telephone: +1 202 333 6000.
Website: http://www.norway.org
Address: , 2720 34th Street NW, Washington, DC 20008,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0900-1600 (Passports applications Mon-Fri 0900-1100. Appointment needed).
