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

Visa-free90 days max stay

No — Japanese 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 Japanese passport

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

Norway visa documents for Japanese applicants

No visa documents are needed for a short visit — Japanese 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.

studentStudy

Please prepare all documents indicated in check list, which you can find here (udi.no ↗). You can also find check list form the link, which you find in reply email, when you completed registration at Application portal (udi.no ↗). NOTE: All documents that are not in English or Norwegian, must be accompanied by a translation from an accepted translation agency listed here.

workWork

Please prepare all documents indicated in check list, which you can find here (udi.no ↗). You can also find check list form the link, which you find in reply email, when you completed registration at Application portal (udi.no ↗). NOTE: All documents that are not in English or Norwegian, must be accompanied by a translation from an accepted translation agency listed here.

familyFamily Immigration

Please prepare all documents indicated in check list, which you can find here (udi.no ↗). You can also find check list form the link, which you find in reply email, when you completed registration at Application portal (udi.no ↗). NOTE: All documents that are not in English or Norwegian, must be accompanied by a translation from an accepted translation agency listed here.

otherSchengen Visa

Business Visit Visit Family or Friend Visit Tourism NOTE: All documents that are not in English or Norwegian, must be accompanied by a translation from an accepted translation agency listed here.

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Norway visa for Japanese citizens — FAQ

Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Norway?

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

How long can Japanese citizens stay in Norway?

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

What documents do Japanese citizens need for Norway?

A valid passport is all Japanese 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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