MongoliaNorway
Mongolian passport · policy checked 11 Jul 2026
Visa required
Apply before you travel.
90
days
on a tourist visa
90
EUR · visa fee
about $97
15-30
days
processing time
VFS
visa application centre
How Mongolian citizens apply for a Norway visa
- Lodge your application at a VFS Global visa application centre, with the completed form and required documents. Apply here ↗
No advance visa with these documents
Norway admits Mongolian citizens without a pre-arranged visa on a valid document:
Visa-free · up to 90 days
School pupils who are third-country nationals on an organized school trip within the EU may enter Norway visa-free if they are included on a group travel document issued by an EU member state and accompanied by a teacher.
udi.no ↗EU / Schengen residence permit or PR
Persons with a valid residence permit in a Schengen country may enter Norway visa-free for up to 90 days.
udi.no ↗Norway visa cost for Mongolian citizens
EUR 90
Schengen short-stay visitor visa (type C), adults and children over 12
Lodged through VFS Global, whose service fee applies on top and varies by centre.
Schengen short-stay visitor visa (type C), adults and children over 12
up to 90 days in any 180-day period
EUR 90
Norway visa types for Mongolian citizens
Parental VisitTouristdocuments
- 2 recent passport photos
- Cover letter (signed by the applicant) and receipt from the Application Portal.
- Check list and the relevant documents listed in the check list (only English or Norwegian)
- Questionnaire (only English or Norwegian)
Before you start to prepare your application please read carefully about family reunion here (family.html).
Tourist VisaTouristdocuments
ADS Group Tourist Visa
Prepare all the necessary documents listed below before you deliver the application, otherwise the application might be refused. All documents must be presented in original and one copy. This includes notarized documents, insurance, hukou etc.
Documents from countries that have ratified the Hague Convention, including Norway (see list under) must have an apostille stamp before you can submit the documents to us. Apostille means that, the original document is issued by competent authorities from a signatory state of the Hague Convention.
Your necessary notarization and legalization are required to submit original and one photocopy.
For documents that must be translated into English; the translation must state who translated the document, and the date the document was translated. All photocopies submitted should be in A4 format.
The Embassy reserves the right to request additional information/documentation and, if deemed necessary, to interview the applicant. Presentation of the below-mentioned documents does not guarantee issuance of the visa.
After returning to Mongolia, boarding pass and passport must be presented to the Embassy of Norway via the travel agency within 5days after the trip.
Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) - Visitor VisaTourist
90 daysmultiple entry15-30d processingvalid 180d
Allows non-visa-exempt nationals to visit Norway for tourism, visiting family/friends, or other short stays. Norway is a Schengen member state, so this is a standard Schengen C visa.
The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.
Norway processes Schengen visas through Norwegian embassies and consulates abroad. Fee is the standard Schengen short-stay fee (€90 / approx. USD 97), raised from €80 to €90 on 11 June 2024; children aged 6-11 pay €45. Must apply at Norwegian embassy/consulate or VFS Global service centres. Applicants must have valid travel insurance for minimum €30,000 cover. Must show proof of accommodation, sufficient funds, and intent to leave before visa expiry. 90 days is within any 180-day period. Citizens of visa-exempt countries do not need this visa.
Official page ↗Schengen Short-Stay Business Visa (Type C)Businessdocuments
90 daysmultiple entry15-30d processingvalid 180d
Permits business travellers from non-visa-exempt countries to attend meetings, conferences, negotiations, or business visits in Norway for up to 90 days.
Checklist filed by the visa centre as “Business Visa”
Business Visa
Prepare all the necessary documents listed below before you deliver the application, otherwise the application might be refused. All documents must be presented in original and copy. This includes notarized documents, insurance, guarantee form, hukou etc.
For documents that must be translated into English; the translation must state who translated the document, and the date the document was translated.
All documents submitted should be in A4 format.
The Embassy reserves the right to request additional information/documentation and, if deemed necessary, to interview the applicant. Presentation of the below-mentioned documents does not guarantee issuance of the visa.
According to article 20 of the Visa Code, all passports, except diplomatic and service/official passports, shall be stamped by the Embassy showing the date and place of submitting the visa application. However, this stamp has no legal implications.
A visa issued by a Schengen country permits free movement within the Schengen area, unless otherwise stated on the visa sticker. However, please note that according to article 47 (i) of the Visa Code mere possession of a visa does not confer an automatic right to entry and that the holders of visa are requested to present proof that they fulfill the entry conditions at the external border, as provided for in Article 5 of the Schengen Borders Code.
For more information see link (udi.no ↗).
Same Schengen C visa category as tourist; standard short-stay fee €90 / approx. USD 97 (raised from €80 on 11 June 2024). Applicant must provide an invitation letter from a Norwegian company, proof of business purpose, and sufficient financial means. Does not permit gainful employment in Norway.
Official page ↗Airport Transit Visa (Schengen Visa Type A)Transit
single entry15-30d processing
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.
The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.
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.
Official page ↗Residence Permit for Medical TreatmentMedical
365 dayssingle entryvalid 365donline
Allows non-EU/EEA nationals requiring medical treatment in Norway lasting longer than 90 days to reside in Norway for the duration of their treatment.
The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.
Maximum permit duration is one year. Must have a confirmed offer of medical treatment from a Norwegian medical institution. Treatment must be funded personally or through the applicant's home country public funds (Norway's public healthcare is not available). The hospital must confirm treatment will not negatively impact Norwegian healthcare services. An accompanying person may also receive a permit if necessary. Applicant must intend to leave after treatment.
Official page ↗FamilyFamilydocuments
You must be sure that your application is properly filled in before it is sent to the UDI in Norway for processing.
When you apply for family immigration you and the staff at Visa Application Centre must fill in a separate list of which documents that you have to send to the UDI with your applications. It is very important that you fill all relevant sections and sign the list. You have to this even if you have applied online with Application Portal.
You must show original documents when you apply
You must show your passport and all documents in their original form at the Foreign Service Mission or the police
Bring your own certified and translated copies
When the police or Foreign Service mission sends your application to the UDI, you only have to submit copies of the original documents. Bring your own copies when you submit the application.
Documents in other languages than Norwegian, English, French, German and Spanish must be translated by an authorized translator to Norwegian or English, and it must be clearly stated who has performed the translation and when. All the translated pages must be stamped by the translator.
Persons from countries with documents that need an Apostils stamp (Mongolia)
Documents from countries that have ratified the Hague Convention, including Norway (see list under) must have an apostille stamp before you can submit the documents to us. Apostille means that, the original document is issued by competent authorities from a signatory state of the Hague Convention
For List: Click Here (hcch.net ↗)
Documents from countries that are not members of the Hague Convention must be legalized by the foreign authority of the country where the document has been issued.
Legalization means that the foreign authority in the issuing country by endorsement, has confirmed that the document is signed / issued by the competent authority.
If you are planning to apply for a residence permit, all Mongolia certificates (birth certificates, marriage certificates, guardian relationship, permission to travel, death certificates, divorce certificates, certificates of single status, etc.) should be legalized by the Norwegian Embassy, all necessary documentation needs to be translated into English.
Applicants applying for 9 months parental visit (short-term stay to visit children in the realm), only required the applicant’s birth certificate is notarized, the notarized birth certificate of the reference person (showing the relation with the applicant) in Norway must be legalized by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Norwegian Embassy.
Your necessary notarization and legalization(s) are required to submit original and one photocopy.
The documents must first be notarized at a Notarius Publicus office, and then legalized at the Consular Section at Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs or at the relevant Foreign Affairs Office，also need to be legalized at the Norwegian Embassy.
Interview of the applicant
For Minor from 5 to under 18 ages who apply for a long term residence permit needs to schedule an with the Norwegian Embassy and it will be scheduled a time when submitting their application at the visa centre.
There is also a questionnaire that shall be filled in, regarding the applicants relationship with the sponsor. In some cases the Foreign Service mission/ the police will conduct an interview with the applicant/ sponsor.
Family or Friend VisitFamilydocuments
Family or Friend Visit Visa
Prepare all the necessary documents listed below before you deliver the application, otherwise the application might be refused. All documents must be presented in original and a copy. This includes notarized documents, insurance, hukou etc. All Mongolian certificates (birth certificates, marriage certificates, family relation, guardian relationship, permission to travel etc.) should be notarized and legalized by the Mongolian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Your necessary notarization and legalization are required to submit original and one photocopy.
For documents that must be translated into English; the translation must state who translated the document, and the date the document was translated.
All photocopies submitted should be in A4 format.
The Embassy reserves the right to request additional information/documentation and, if deemed necessary, to interview the applicant. Presentation of the below-mentioned documents does not guarantee issuance of the visa.
According to article 20 of the Visa Code, all passports, except diplomatic and service/official passports, shall be stamped by the Embassy showing the date and place of submitting the visa application. However, this stamp has no legal implications.
A visa issued by a Schengen country permits free movement within the Schengen area, unless otherwise stated on the visa sticker. However, please note that according to article 47 (i) of the Visa Code mere possession of a visa does not confer an automatic right to entry and that the holders of visa are requested to present proof that they fulfill the entry conditions at the external border, as provided for in Article 5 of the Schengen Borders Code.
Family ReunionFamilydocuments
- 2 recent passport photos
- Cover letter (signed by the applicant) and receipt from the Application Portal.
- Check list and the relevant documents listed in the check list (only English or Norwegian)
- Questionnaire (only English or Norwegian) needs to be signed by applicant.
Before you start to prepare your application please read carefully about family reunion here.
Spouse permitFamilydocuments
- 2 recent passport photos
- Cover letter (signed by the applicant) and receipt from the Application Portal.
- Check list and the relevant documents listed in the check list (only English or Norwegian)
- Questionnaire (only English or Norwegian)
Before you start to prepare your application please read carefully about family reunion here (vfsglobal.cn ↗).
Residence Permit for Family ImmigrationFamily
multiple entryonline
Allows non-EU/EEA nationals to reunite with family members (spouses, cohabitants, children, parents, fiancés) who are legally residing in Norway.
The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.
Eligible family members include spouses, cohabitants, children, parents of children in Norway, fiancés, foster children, and full siblings. The sponsor (reference person) in Norway must usually meet income requirements (changed January 2025). EU/EEA family members apply under EU/EEA regulations instead.
Official page ↗Residence Permit for Victims of AbuseFamily
multiple entryonline
Grants an independent residence permit to non-EU/EEA nationals who entered Norway on a family immigration basis and have experienced abuse in the relationship.
The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.
Applicant must have held a family immigration permit. The permit allows continued residence in Norway independent of the abusive relationship. Documented evidence of abuse is required.
Official page ↗Skilled Worker (Cook, Researcher)Studentdocuments
Who can be granted a residence permit as a skilled worker?
Please have a look at UDI's website for more information about how to apply for a residence permit as a skilled worker. Click Here (udi.no ↗)
If you are an ethnic cook please click below link for more information.
Documents from countries that have ratified the Hague Convention, including Norway (see list under) must have an apostille stamp before you can submit the documents to us. Apostille means that, the original document is issued by competent authorities from a signatory state of the Hague Convention.
All photocopies submitted should be in A4 format.
or ethnic cooks: The notarized documents (working experience, academic certificate, First Level, Second Level, Third Level and Fourth Level Technician certificates). It is requested that you submit the documents in original + one photocopy.
Student PermitStudentdocuments
Who can be granted a residence permit as a student?
Please have a look at UDI's website for more information about how to apply for a residence permit as a student: Click Here (udi.no ↗)
please is informed that in addition to the documents listed on UDI's website, Chinese applicants also need to enclose a copy of hukou with English translation on a separate paper.
Documents from countries that have ratified the Hague Convention, including Norway (see list under) must have an apostille stamp before you can submit the documents to us. Apostille means that, the original document is issued by competent authorities from a signatory state of the Hague Convention
Please be noted that a signed UDI check list is required to enclose into your application.
Residence Permit for StudiesStudent
multiple entryonline
Allows non-EU/EEA nationals to reside in Norway to attend accredited educational institutions including universities, vocational schools, upper secondary schools, folk high schools, or language courses.
Must have an acceptance letter from a Norwegian educational institution. Must demonstrate sufficient financial means. Permit duration tied to the duration of the study programme. EU/EEA citizens do not need this permit. Also covers traineeships, research, and supplementary education for skilled workers seeking credential recognition.
Official page ↗Residence Permit for Seasonal WorkersWorkdocuments
183 dayssingle entryonline
Permits non-EU/EEA nationals aged 18+ to work in Norway in seasonal industries (e.g. agriculture, tourism, fishing) for up to 6 months per 12-month period.
Who can be granted a residence permit as a seasonal worker?
Please have a look at UDI's website for more information about how to apply for a residence permit as a seasonal worker: Click Here (udi.no ↗)
Please be informed that in addition to the documents listed on UDI's website, Chinese applicants also need to enclose a copy of hukou with English translation on a separate paper.
The notarized documents (working experience, academic certificate, Second Level, Third Level and Fourth Level Technician certificates) should be legalized by the Mongolia Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Norwegian Embassy.
Your necessary notarization and legalization(s) are required to submit original and one photocopy.
All documents must be translated by an authorized/certified translator into English or Norwegian in a separate document. It must be stated on the translation who translated the document and when, and all the translated pages must be stamped.
All photocopies submitted should be in A4 format.
Must secure full-time employment before applying. Employer must confirm NAV approval that local/EEA workers cannot fill the role (exceptions: agriculture and forestry). Must leave Norway for 6 months after each seasonal period. Time does not count toward permanent residence. Family members cannot join. Minimum age 18. Stays under 3 months may not require a permit.
Official page ↗Au PairWorkdocuments
Who can be granted a residence permit as an au-pair?
Please have a look at UDI's website for more information about how to apply for a residence permit as an au-pair: Click Here (udi.no ↗)
Please be informed that in addition to the documents listed on UDI's website, Chinese applicants also need to enclose a copy of hukou with English translation on a separate paper
All documents must be translated by an authorized/certified translator into English or Norwegian in a separate document. It must be stated on the translation who translated the document and when, and all the translated pages must be stamped.
Please note that for applicants applying in Hong Kong, applicants need to present valid Hong Kong work contract and ID card.
Residence Permit for Artists, Musicians and PerformersWork
365 daysmultiple entryvalid 365donline
For performers, artists, musicians and their support staff who have a concrete engagement to work in Norway for more than 14 days.
Engagements of up to 14 days do not require a permit (only notification to the police). For longer engagements a permit is granted for a maximum of one year at a time. Requires a concrete offer of employment for a specific, continuous period, with pay meeting the collective agreement/minimum for the industry. After a permit, the holder must generally stay outside Norway for three months before a new permit can be granted.
Official page ↗Residence Permit for Employees in Humanitarian, Non-Profit or Religious OrganisationsWork
multiple entryonline
Grants non-EU/EEA nationals the right to reside in Norway to work for Norwegian humanitarian, non-profit, or religious organisations.
Specific documentation from the employing organisation required. Employment terms must meet Norwegian standards. Part of the broader work immigration category on UDI.
Official page ↗Residence Permit for Researchers with Own FundsWork
multiple entryup to 120d processingonline
For researchers holding a master's degree who will carry out PhD-level research at a Norwegian university, college or institute without being employed by a Norwegian employer.
Funding may come from a foreign employer, a grant (from Norway or abroad) or own funds; requires at least NOK 15,488 per month (NOK 170,368 per year). The permit also allows part-time work of up to 20 hours per week (including remote work) plus full-time during holidays. Time on this permit does NOT count toward permanent residence. UDI lists case processing as up to about 4 months (as of 2026). Researchers who are employed by a Norwegian institution instead apply under the skilled worker route.
Official page ↗Residence Permit for Self-Employed PersonsWork
multiple entryonline
Allows non-EU/EEA nationals with completed higher education or vocational training to establish and run a sole proprietorship (enkeltpersonforetak) in Norway.
Business must be a sole proprietorship (not a limited company). Must generate profit of at least NOK 341,373/year pre-tax. Active participation in the business is required. Eligible for permanent residence after 3 years. Not a passive investment visa.
Official page ↗Residence Permit for Skilled WorkersWork
multiple entryonline
Allows non-EU/EEA nationals with higher education or vocational training to live and work in Norway with a confirmed job offer from a Norwegian employer.
Requires a job offer paying at minimum NOK 341,373/year pre-tax. Vocational-level permits granted up to 1 year; university-level up to 3 years; assignment-based up to 2 years (max 6 years total). Must have employer confirmation code before applying (introduced February 2026). Pay and working conditions must meet Norwegian standards. Eligible for permanent residence after 3 years. Processing times vary; extended delays possible for vocational qualifications from Bangladesh, China, India, Iran, Kosovo, Nepal, Pakistan, Turkey, Vietnam. Does NOT allow self-employment.
Official page ↗Cultural and sports eventsOtherdocuments
Cultural and Sports Events
Prepare all the necessary documents listed below before you deliver the application, otherwise the application might be refused. All documents must be presented in original, but will be returned to the applicant if copy is provided. This includes notarized documents, insurance, guarantee form, hukou etc.
For documents that must be translated into English; the translation must state who translated the document, and the date the document was translated.
All Chinese certificates (birth certificates, family relation, guardian relationship, permission to travel etc.) should be notarized and legalized by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Your necessary notarization and legalization are required to submit original and one photocopy.
All photocopies submitted should be in A4 format.
The Embassy reserves the right to request additional information/documentation and, if deemed necessary, to interview the applicant. Presentation of the below-mentioned documents does not guarantee issuance of the visa.
According to article 20 of the Visa Code, all passports, except diplomatic and service/official passports, shall be stamped by the Embassy showing the date and place of submitting the visa application. However, this stamp has no legal implications.
A visa issued by a Schengen country permits free movement within the Schengen area, unless otherwise stated on the visa sticker. However, please note that according to article 47 (i) of the Visa Code mere possession of a visa does not confer an automatic right to entry and that the holders of visa are requested to present proof that they fulfil the entry conditions at the external border, as provided for in Article 5 of the Schengen Borders Code.
Fiancé PermitOtherdocuments
- 2 recent passport photos
- Cover letter (signed by the applicant) and receipt from the Application Portal.
- Check list and the relevant documents listed in the check list (only English or Norwegian)
- Questionnaire (only English or Norwegian)
Before you start to prepare your application please read carefully about family reunion here (vfsglobal.cn ↗).
Multiple Entry VisasOtherdocuments
Applicants may in certain cases be granted a visa with multiple entries.
Diplomatic / Official Passport Visa ExemptionsDiplomatic
90 daysmultiple entryvalid 180d
Holders of diplomatic, service, official, or special passports from select non-visa-exempt countries may enter Norway without a Schengen visa under bilateral agreements.
Countries whose diplomatic/service/official/special passport holders are visa-exempt include: Albania (diplomatic - accredited ambassadors only), Armenia (diplomatic), Azerbaijan (diplomatic), Bolivia (diplomatic + service), China (diplomatic), India (diplomatic), Indonesia (diplomatic + service), Jordan (diplomatic), Kazakhstan (diplomatic), Laos (diplomatic), Moldova (diplomatic), Morocco (diplomatic + service + special), North Macedonia (diplomatic + service), Pakistan (diplomatic + official), Philippines (diplomatic + service + special), South Africa (diplomatic + official), Thailand (diplomatic + official), Tunisia (diplomatic), Turkey (diplomatic + service + special), Ukraine (diplomatic), UAE (diplomatic + special). Conditions vary by country. Diplomatic passport holder must usually not be working at an embassy in Norway.
Official page ↗EU/EEA Registration / Residence CardOther
multiple entryonline
EU/EEA nationals (and their non-EU/EEA family members) exercise their free movement rights in Norway. EU/EEA nationals register with local police; their non-EU/EEA family members apply for a residence card.
EU/EEA nationals have a right of residence in Norway under EEA freedom of movement - not a visa in the traditional sense. Registration is required for stays over 3 months. Non-EU/EEA family members of EU/EEA nationals must apply for a residence card. The residence card is required for travel outside Norway. Nordic nationals (Swedish, Danish, Icelandic, Finnish citizens) have an even simpler registration scheme.
Official page ↗Job Seeker Residence PermitOther
365 daysmultiple entryvalid 365donline
Allows recently graduated skilled workers from Norwegian institutions or researchers to reside in Norway for up to one year while seeking skilled employment.
Must have sufficient financial support of at least NOK 28,448/month. Must hold a higher education degree or vocational training. Duration: maximum 1 year. Time does NOT count toward permanent residence. Can work in any job (including part-time) while seeking skilled employment. If a job offer is received during processing, application can be converted to skilled worker permit at no extra cost.
Official page ↗Permanent Residence PermitOther
multiple entryonline
Grants non-EU/EEA nationals the right to live and work in Norway indefinitely, without needing to renew or maintain a time-limited permit.
Generally requires 3 years of qualifying residence on a time-limited permit (e.g. skilled worker permit). Additional requirements include language proficiency and financial self-sufficiency. Permanent residents may travel outside Norway but cannot remain abroad for extended periods without risk of losing permanent residence status.
Official page ↗Residence Permit for Victims of Human TraffickingOther
multiple entryonline
Provides a temporary residence permit to victims of human trafficking and their children to allow recovery, cooperation with authorities, and access to support services in Norway.
For non-EU/EEA victims of human trafficking. The permit may be extended if the victim cooperates with police investigations or faces risks upon return. Covers the victim and their dependent children.
Official page ↗Working Holiday Residence Permit (Young Adults)Working holiday
730 daysmultiple entryvalid 365donline
Lets young adults from partner countries take an extended holiday in Norway and work part-time to help fund their stay.
Available to citizens of Argentina, Australia, Canada, Japan and New Zealand; Norway maintains separate per-nationality working-holiday pages under the Exchange Programmes section (Andorra also listed). Applicants must generally be aged 18 and not yet have turned 31 at the time of application (Canadians up to age 35). Granted for one year at a time, for a maximum of two years in total. Work is permitted but not for more than six months with the same employer. Must document at least NOK 15,488 per month (NOK 46,464 for the first three months) and take out medical/hospital insurance before entry.
Official page ↗via VFS Global ↗Norway visa policy, fees & entry rules in full →
Norway visa for Mongolian citizens - FAQ
Do Mongolian citizens need a visa for Norway?
Yes - Mongolian citizens must apply for a visa in advance at a Norway embassy, consulate, or official visa portal before travelling.
What documents do Mongolian citizens need for Norway?
A valid passport plus the Norway document checklist for your visa type - Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.
Check entry with visas you already hold →What “visa required” means →