🇳🇴Norway Visa for Canadian Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

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No — Canadian passport holders do not need a visa for Norway. Entry is visa-free for up to 90 days as of 2026.

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Entering Norway on a Canadian passport

  • → Travel with just your valid Canadian passport. No visa or prior application needed.
  • → See the exact document checklist for Canadian applicants — only needed if you apply for a longer-stay visa.

Norway visa documents for Canadian applicants

No visa documents are needed for a short visit — Canadian citizens enter Norway with just a valid passport. If you apply for a longer-stay visa, these are the exact documents required, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.

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Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) - You must pay an application fee. (udi.no ↗) - You must hand in all the documents on the Norwegian Consulate’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 (udi.no ↗) . - 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. (udi.no ↗) - You must not be subject to a prohibition against entry to Norway or Schengen (udi.no ↗) . - If you have been in the Schengen area (udi.no ↗) 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) (ec.europa.eu ↗) - You must register your fingerprints (udi.no ↗) . - If you are under the age of 18, both of 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. (udi.no ↗) - You must normally have booked accommodation for the first days of your stay in Norway.

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Norway visa for Canadian citizens — FAQ

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Norway?

No — Canadian passport holders do not need a visa for Norway. Entry is visa-free for up to 90 days as of 2026.

How long can Canadian citizens stay in Norway?

Canadian passport holders can stay in Norway for up to 90 days per entry under the current visa-free arrangement.

What documents do Canadian citizens need for Norway?

A valid passport is all Canadian citizens need for a short visa-free visit (up to 90 days). If you apply for a longer-stay visa, Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.

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