Norway Visa Requirements 2026Entry Rules & Visa-Free Access by Passport

Visa-free nationalities
93
Visa on arrival
0
eTA / e-Visa
0
Total streamlined
93
Visa required in advance
105

Norway's visa policy is moderately open relative to other destinations worldwide. If your nationality is not listed as visa-free, you will need to apply for a Norway tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Visa-free

Countries Whose Citizens Can Visit Norway Visa-Free (93)

Passport holders from these countries can enter Norway without a visa - no embassy appointment, no advance fee.

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Fees

Norway Visa Fees (updated 2 Jul 2026)

  • Schengen short-stay visitor visa (type C), adults and children over 12

    up to 90 days in any 180-day periodofficial sourceudi.no ↗

    EUR 90 (~$102)

  • Schengen short-stay visa for business purposes (same type C visa and fee)

    up to 90 days in any 180-day periodofficial sourceudi.no ↗

    EUR 90 (~$102)

  • Airport transit visa (type A)

    transit onlyofficial sourceudi.no ↗

    EUR 90 (~$102)

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Applications are handled via VFS Global - a service fee applies on top of the visa fee and varies by country and centre.

Transit

Norway Transit Visa

Norway publishes a transit visa product for travellers passing through to another destination. Whether you need one depends on your nationality and whether you stay airside - see how transit visas work.

Airport Transit Visa (Schengen Visa Type A)

Required for certain nationals changing planes at a Norwegian airport (e.g. Oslo Gardermoen) when travelling from one non-Schengen country to another non-Schengen country, without entering the Schengen area.

~$97

Only nationals of specified countries need an Airport Transit Visa (Type A); most transit passengers who remain airside do not need a visa. UDI instructs applicants to submit the application through the visa portal as a Schengen Type C application with an attached explanation letter stating it is for a Type A airport transit visa. Fee is the standard Schengen short-stay fee (€90 / approx. USD 97). Does not permit leaving the international transit zone or entering Norway.

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FAQ

Norway Visa Requirements FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Norway?

It depends on your nationality - the lists above show every nationality that can enter Norway visa-free. If your country is not listed, you will likely need to apply for a Norway tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Which countries can visit Norway without a visa?

93 countries can visit Norway without a visa in 2026, including: Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia. Use Earth Visa to check whether your specific passport grants visa-free access to Norway.

How do I apply for a Norway tourist visa?

If your nationality is not eligible for visa-free entry to Norway, you typically need to apply at a Norway embassy or consulate in your home country. Requirements generally include:

  • Valid passport
  • Completed application form
  • Passport-sized photos
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Proof of onward travel
  • Travel insurance
  • Proof of sufficient funds

Processing times and fees vary by nationality and visa category - see the visa types and fees on this page for the exact figures.

How long can I stay in Norway without a visa?

The maximum visa-free stay duration in Norway varies by nationality. Common allowances are 30, 60, or 90 days. See the visa-free country list above for specific stay durations per nationality.

By nationality

Norway Visa Guides by Nationality

Step-by-step Norway visa requirements, fees and document checklists for travellers from these countries. Nationalities in the access lists above link straight to their own guides.

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