Requirements for a visa

• You must pay an application fee.
• You must hand in all the documents on the embassy’s checklist. You will find the checklist by clicking on the “How to apply”-button below and choosing the country you live in.  
• You must have a passport that is valid for at least three months after the end of your visit. The passport must be issued within the last ten years. 
• You must have valid travel insurance.
• You must have enough money to finance your stay in Norway and your return journey. You must normally have NOK 500 for each day of your stay in Norway. Alternatively, someone you know, who is living in Norway, can give a financial guarantee.
• You must not be subject to a prohibition against entry to Norway or Schengen.
• If you have been in the Schengen area in the last 90 days, you must check when it is possible for you to re-enter, and how many days you can stay in Schengen. Please use the visa calculator to check this (ec.europa.eu) (external website)
• You must register your fingerprints. 
• If you are under the age of 18, both your parents, or other persons responsible for you, must sign your application.
• You must have a medical certificate that shows that the person you plan to visit is life-threateningly ill. 

How your application is considered

• When we process your application, we consider how probable it is that you will return to your home country or the country you live in when the visit is over. We consider the situation in your country and your own situation.
• We will focus on whether you have anything that ties you to your home country, for example work, property, a spouse or family members who you are supporting.
• If we believe that it is unlikely that you will return, your application will normally be rejected. 

Your possibility of getting a visa

• If you plan to visit a family member who is life-threateningly ill or if you are to attend the funeral of a close family member, you will normally be granted a visa. The visa will then only be valid in Norway and not in other Schengen countries.
• If the person who is ill or dead is one of your parents, siblings or your child, you have a better chance of being granted a visa.
• You must have a medical certificate that shows that the person you plan to visit is life-threateningly ill. 

How to apply

Requirements for a visa

• You must pay an application fee.
• You must hand in all the documents on the embassy’s checklist. You will find the checklist by clicking on the “How to apply”-button below and choosing the country you live in.  
• You must have a passport that is valid for at least three months after the end of your visit. The passport must be issued within the last ten years. 
• You must have valid travel insurance.
• You must have enough money to finance your stay in Norway and your return journey. You must normally have NOK 500 for each day of your stay in Norway. Alternatively, someone you know, who is living in Norway, can give a financial guarantee.
• You must not be subject to a prohibition against entry to Norway or Schengen.
• If you have been in the Schengen area in the last 90 days, you must check when it is possible for you to re-enter, and how many days you can stay in Schengen. Please use the visa calculator to check this (ec.europa.eu) (external website)
• You must register your fingerprints. 
• If you are under the age of 18, both your parents, or other persons responsible for you, must sign your application.
• You must have an invitation from the person you are going to visit.

How your application is considered

• When we process your application, we consider how probable it is that you will return to your home country or the country you live in when the visit is over. We consider the situation in your country and your own situation.
• We will focus on whether you have anything that ties you to your home country, for example work, property, a spouse or family members who you are supporting.
• If we believe that it is unlikely that you will return, your application will normally be rejected. 

Your possibility of getting a visa

• If you are going to visit a parent or child, you can be granted a visa in certain situations.
• You must have very strong ties to your home country.

How to apply

Requirements for a visa

• You must pay an application fee.
• You must hand in all the documents on the embassy’s checklist. You will find the checklist by clicking on the “How to apply”-button below and choosing the country you live in.  
• You must have a passport that is valid for at least three months after the end of your visit. The passport must be issued within the last ten years. 
• You must have valid travel insurance.
• You must have enough money to finance your stay in Norway and your return journey. You must normally have NOK 500 for each day of your stay in Norway. Alternatively, someone you know, who is living in Norway, can give a financial guarantee.
• You must not be subject to a prohibition against entry to Norway or Schengen.
• If you have been in the Schengen area in the last 90 days, you must check when it is possible for you to re-enter, and how many days you can stay in Schengen. Please use the visa calculator to check this (ec.europa.eu) (external website)
• You must register your fingerprints. 
• If you are under the age of 18, both your parents, or other persons responsible for you, must sign your application.
• You must have an invitation from the person you are going to visit.

How your application is considered

• When we process your application, we consider how probable it is that you will return to your home country or the country you live in when the visit is over. We consider the situation in your country and your own situation.
• We will focus on whether you have anything that ties you to your home country, for example work, property, a spouse or family members who you are supporting.
• If we believe that it is unlikely that you will return, your application will normally be rejected. 

Your possibility of getting a visa

• If you plan to visit your spouse or cohabitant, you will normally not be granted a visa.
• If you have been together for a long time and have had a lot of contact, you can in certain cases be granted a visa.
• You must have strong ties to your home country.
• If you have a special reason for visiting Norway, for example that your spouse or cohabitant is expecting a child, you have a better chance of being granted a visa.

How to apply

Requirements for a visa

• You must pay an application fee.
• You must hand in all the documents on the embassy’s checklist. You will find the checklist by clicking on the “How to apply”-button below and choosing the country you live in.  
• You must have a passport that is valid for at least three months after the end of your visit. The passport must be issued within the last ten years. 
• You must have valid travel insurance.
• You must have enough money to finance your stay in Norway and your return journey. You must normally have NOK 500 for each day of your stay in Norway. Alternatively, someone you know, who is living in Norway, can give a financial guarantee.
• You must not be subject to a prohibition against entry to Norway or Schengen.
• If you have been in the Schengen area in the last 90 days, you must check when it is possible for you to re-enter, and how many days you can stay in Schengen. Please use the visa calculator to check this (ec.europa.eu) (external website)
• You must register your fingerprints. 
• If you are under the age of 18, both your parents, or other persons responsible for you, must sign your application.
• You must have an invitation from the person you are going to visit.

How your application is considered

• When we process your application, we consider how probable it is that you will return to your home country or the country you live in when the visit is over. We consider the situation in your country and your own situation.
• We will focus on whether you have anything that ties you to your home country, for example work, property, a spouse or family members who you are supporting.
• If we believe that it is unlikely that you will return, your application will normally be rejected. 

Your possibility of getting a visa

• If you plan to visit your sister or brother, you will normally not be granted a visa.

How to apply

Requirements for a visa

• You must pay an application fee.
• You must hand in all the documents on the embassy’s checklist. You will find the checklist by clicking on the “How to apply”-button below and choosing the country you live in.  
• You must have a passport that is valid for at least three months after the end of your visit. The passport must be issued within the last ten years. 
• You must have valid travel insurance.
• You must have enough money to finance your stay in Norway and your return journey. You must normally have NOK 500 for each day of your stay in Norway. Alternatively, someone you know, who is living in Norway, can give a financial guarantee.
• You must not be subject to a prohibition against entry to Norway or Schengen.
• If you have been in the Schengen area in the last 90 days, you must check when it is possible for you to re-enter, and how many days you can stay in Schengen. Please use the visa calculator to check this (ec.europa.eu) (external website)
• You must register your fingerprints. 
• If you are under the age of 18, both your parents, or other persons responsible for you, must sign your application.
• You must have an invitation from the person you are going to visit.

How your application is considered

• When we process your application, we consider how probable it is that you will return to your home country or the country you live in when the visit is over. We consider the situation in your country and your own situation.
• We will focus on whether you have anything that ties you to your home country, for example work, property, a spouse or family members who you are supporting.
• If we believe that it is unlikely that you will return, your application will normally be rejected. 

Your possibility of getting a visa

• If you plan to visit another family member, it is very unlikely that you will be granted a visa.

How to apply

Requirements for a visa

• You must pay an application fee.
• You must hand in all the documents on the embassy’s checklist. You will find the checklist by clicking on the “How to apply”-button below and choosing the country you live in.  
• You must have a passport that is valid for at least three months after the end of your visit. The passport must be issued within the last ten years. 
• You must have valid travel insurance.
• You must have enough money to finance your stay in Norway and your return journey. You must normally have NOK 500 for each day of your stay in Norway. Alternatively, someone you know, who is living in Norway, can give a financial guarantee.
• You must not be subject to a prohibition against entry to Norway or Schengen.
• If you have been in the Schengen area in the last 90 days, you must check when it is possible for you to re-enter, and how many days you can stay in Schengen. Please use the visa calculator to check this (ec.europa.eu) (external website)
• You must register your fingerprints. 
• If you are under the age of 18, both your parents, or other persons responsible for you, must sign your application.
• You must have an invitation from the person you are going to visit.

How your application is considered

• When we process your application, we consider how probable it is that you will return to your home country or the country you live in when the visit is over. We consider the situation in your country and your own situation.
• We will focus on whether you have anything that ties you to your home country, for example work, property, a spouse or family members who you are supporting.
• If we believe that it is unlikely that you will return, your application will normally be rejected. 

Your possibility of getting a visa

• If you plan to visit your girlfriend or boyfriend, it is very unlikely that you will be granted a visa.

How to apply

Requirements for a visa

• You must pay an application fee.
• You must hand in all the documents on the embassy’s checklist. You will find the checklist by clicking on the “How to apply”-button below and choosing the country you live in.  
• You must have a passport that is valid for at least three months after the end of your visit. The passport must be issued within the last ten years. 
• You must have valid travel insurance.
• You must have enough money to finance your stay in Norway and your return journey. You must normally have NOK 500 for each day of your stay in Norway. Alternatively, someone you know, who is living in Norway, can give a financial guarantee.
• You must not be subject to a prohibition against entry to Norway or Schengen.
• If you have been in the Schengen area in the last 90 days, you must check when it is possible for you to re-enter, and how many days you can stay in Schengen. Please use the visa calculator to check this (ec.europa.eu) (external website)
• You must register your fingerprints. 
• If you are under the age of 18, both your parents, or other persons responsible for you, must sign your application.
• You must have an invitation from the people you are going to have meetings with.

How your application is considered

• When we process your application, we consider how probable it is that you will return to your home country or the country you live in when the visit is over. We consider the situation in your country and your own situation.
• We will focus on whether you have anything that ties you to your home country, for example work, property, a spouse or family members who you are supporting.
• If we believe that it is unlikely that you will return, your application will normally be rejected. 

Your possibility of getting a visa

• If you are going to Norway on business, you can be granted a visa in certain situations.
• Your visit must be very important to Norway and/or your country.
• You must also have strong ties to your home country. 

How to apply

Requirements for a visa

• You must pay an application fee.
• You must hand in all the documents on the embassy’s checklist. You will find the checklist by clicking on the “How to apply”-button below and choosing the country you live in.  
• You must have a passport that is valid for at least three months after the end of your visit. The passport must be issued within the last ten years. 
• You must have valid travel insurance.
• You must have enough money to finance your stay in Norway and your return journey. You must normally have NOK 500 for each day of your stay in Norway. Alternatively, someone you know, who is living in Norway, can give a financial guarantee.
• You must not be subject to a prohibition against entry to Norway or Schengen.
• If you have been in the Schengen area in the last 90 days, you must check when it is possible for you to re-enter, and how many days you can stay in Schengen. Please use the visa calculator to check this (ec.europa.eu) (external website)
• You must register your fingerprints. 
• If you are under the age of 18, both your parents, or other persons responsible for you, must sign your application.
• You must have an invitation from the person in charge of the event. 

How your application is considered

• When we process your application, we consider how probable it is that you will return to your home country or the country you live in when the visit is over. We consider the situation in your country and your own situation.
• We will focus on whether you have anything that ties you to your home country, for example work, property, a spouse or family members who you are supporting.
• If we believe that it is unlikely that you will return, your application will normally be rejected. 

Your possibility of getting a visa

• If you plan to travel to Norway to attend a cultural event or visit an organisation, you can be granted a visa in certain situations.
• Your visit must be very important to Norway and/or your country.
• You must also have strong ties to your home country. 

How to apply

Requirements for a visa

• You must pay an application fee.
• You must hand in all the documents on the embassy’s checklist. You will find the checklist by clicking on the “How to apply”-button below and choosing the country you live in.  
• You must have a passport that is valid for at least three months after the end of your visit. The passport must be issued within the last ten years. 
• You must have valid travel insurance.
• You must have enough money to finance your stay in Norway and your return journey. You must normally have NOK 500 for each day of your stay in Norway. Alternatively, someone you know, who is living in Norway, can give a financial guarantee.
• You must not be subject to a prohibition against entry to Norway or Schengen.
• If you have been in the Schengen area in the last 90 days, you must check when it is possible for you to re-enter, and how many days you can stay in Schengen. Please use the visa calculator to check this (ec.europa.eu) (external website)
• You must register your fingerprints. 
• If you are under the age of 18, both your parents, or other persons responsible for you, must sign your application.
• If you are visiting someone in Norway, you must have an invitation from the person you are visiting. 

How your application is considered

• When we process your application, we consider how probable it is that you will return to your home country or the country you live in when the visit is over. We consider the situation in your country and your own situation.
• We will focus on whether you have anything that ties you to your home country, for example work, property, a spouse or family members who you are supporting.
• If we believe that it is unlikely that you will return, your application will normally be rejected. 

Your possibility of getting a visa

• There is very little chance of being granted a visa if you are a tourist.

How to apply

Requirements for a visa

•  You are a close family member (spouse/partner/cohabitant/child who is under the age of 21 or supported financially by the parent/parent who is supported financially by their child) who is
  • a citizen of another EU/EEA country than Norway and is staying in Norway, or
  • a Norwegian citizen who is living in another EU/EEA country on a permanent basis

and you are going to travel together with, or visit, this person.

• You must not be subject to a prohibition against entry to Norway or Schengen.
• If you have been in the Schengen area in the last 90 days, you must check when it is possible for you to re-enter, and how many days you can stay in Schengen. Please use the visa calculator to check this (ec.europa.eu) (external website)
• You must hand in the documents on the checklist (pdf, 258 kB).
• You must register your fingerprints.
• If you are under the age of 18, both your parents, or other persons responsible for you, must sign your application.
• This kind of application is free.

Your possibility of getting a visa

• If you are in this situation, you will normally be given a visa. 

How to apply