Norway Visa

Schengen Application Form

One application form duly completed, printed, and signed by the applicant. The application must first be registered and paid for through the Application Portal Norway (UDI) before the physical submission at the Embassy or VFS Global center. Parents or legal guardians must sign on behalf of minors.

Valid Passport

Must be valid 3 months beyond your intended date of departure from the Schengen area; must have been issued within the last 10 years; must contain at least 2 blank pages. A copy of all used pages is usually required.

Passport Photos

One recent (6 months maximum), color photo meeting standard Schengen biometric specifications, against a plain white background.

Travel Medical Insurance

Valid throughout the entire Schengen area; minimum coverage of €30,000 for medical emergencies, urgent hospital treatment, and repatriation costs, including in the event of death. The policy must clearly state its validity for the Schengen area.

Proof of Travel (Itinerary)

Confirmed round-trip flight reservations and a detailed day-by-day travel itinerary covering all destinations, activities, and means of transport within Norway and the Schengen area.

Proof of Accommodation

Confirmed hotel bookings for the full duration of the stay. If staying with a host, a formal Sponsorship Form issued by the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) and completed by the reference person in Norway is required.

Proof of Financial Means

Original bank statements (for the last 3-6 months, signed and stamped by the bank) proving sufficient funds. The required minimum is NOK 500 per person per day for the intended stay, or a formal sponsorship guarantee from a reference in Norway.

Proof of Employment / Ties to Home Country

A signed letter from your employer (on company letterhead, stating position, salary, and approved leave dates), your last three salary slips, or business registration documents if self-employed.

Proof of Legal Residence (If Applicable)

Valid residence permit in your current country of residence (if you are not a national); this permit must be valid 3 months beyond your intended departure from the Schengen area.

Documents for Minors (Under 18)

Original Birth Certificate, a notarized Parental Consent letter from the non-travelling parent(s), and copies of both parents’ passports or IDs.

1. Cities & Cultural Sites

• Oslo (Capital city, Vigeland Sculpture Park, Holmenkollen Ski Jump, Munch Museum, Aker Brygge waterfront, Viking Ship Museum (reopens 2027))

• Bergen (Gateway to the Fjords, UNESCO World Heritage site of Bryggen (Hanseatic Wharf), Fløibanen Funicular, Fish Market)

• Trondheim (Nidaros Cathedral (Norway’s national sanctuary), Old Town Bridge (Gamle Bybro), colorful wharves along the Nidelva River)

• Tromsø (The “Gateway to the Arctic,” best place to view the Northern Lights in winter, Arctic Cathedral, starting point for Arctic expeditions)

• Ålesund (Known for its beautiful Art Nouveau architecture, rebuilt after a fire in 1904, offers great views from Mount Aksla)

2. Iconic Fjords & Hiking Destinations

• Geirangerfjord (UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its deep blue waters, Seven Sisters waterfall, and sheer cliffs)

• Nærøyfjord (A narrow, spectacular arm of the Sognefjord (King of the Fjords), also a UNESCO site, best explored by ferry cruise)

• Pulpit Rock (Preikestolen) (A massive cliff towering 604 meters above the Lysefjord, one of Norway’s most famous hiking and photography spots)

• Trolltunga (Troll’s Tongue) (A spectacular, horizontal rock formation jutting out over Lake Ringedalsvatnet, a challenging but rewarding hike)

• Kjeragbolten (A massive boulder wedged into a mountain crevice 1,000 meters above the Lysefjord, a famous photo opportunity)

3. Arctic & Scenic Routes

• Lofoten Islands (Archipelago famous for dramatic peaks, picturesque fishing villages (rørbu cabins), white-sand beaches, and Reine village)
• North Cape (Nordkapp) (The northernmost point of mainland Europe, offering views of the Barents Sea and the Midnight Sun in summer)
• Flåm Railway (Flåmsbana) (One of the steepest railway lines in the world, offering spectacular views as it descends into the Aurlandsfjord)
• Atlantic Ocean Road (Atlanterhavsveien) (A stunning 8.3-kilometer road built across small islands and connecting them with eight bridges, a designated National Tourist Route)
• Svalbard Islands (Arctic archipelago known for polar bears, glaciers, and experiencing the Midnight Sun and the Polar Night; note: it is outside the Schengen visa area, but travel through Norway requires a Schengen visa.)