Norway
Kingdom of Norway
At a glance
Norway visa & entry requirements
Whether you need a visa for Norway depends on your nationality. Here’s the entry picture at a glance, with official links and a way to check the exact rule for your passport.
Short-stay tourist entry to Norway, across 198 nationalities in our dataset. Your own requirement depends on your passport — check it below.
Good to know
- Norway is part of the Schengen area. Some travellers can visit without a visa, but most people from countries outside the EU/EEA must apply for a visitor's (Schengen) visa.
- A Schengen visitor visa is for a short stay of up to 90 days within any 180-day period; the exact period you are granted depends on your application.
- Whether you need a visa depends on your nationality — use UDI's official checker (select your citizenship) to see the requirements and how to apply.
- Applications are submitted through a Norwegian mission (embassy/consulate) or an authorised external visa application centre; the visa fee follows the applicable UDI price list (not shown on this page).
- Visa-exempt non-EU visitors will additionally need an EU ETIAS travel authorisation once the EES/ETIAS system enters into operation (expected from late 2026).
Norway has been a Schengen member since 2001: no passport checks at internal borders, one 90/180-day allowance for visitors.
Been to Norway already?
Scratch it off and the sheet keeps the receipt — what your passport needed to get in.
Scratch Norway in →Do you need a visa for Norway?
Pick your passport and get the exact entry rule for Norway — visa-free, visa on arrival, e-Visa or apply in advance.
Staying online in Norway
- Use home banking & apps that block foreign IP addresses
- Reach sites & services that may be blocked locally
- Encrypt hotel, café & airport WiFi
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Frequently asked questions
It depends on your nationality. Citizens of 93 countries can currently enter Norway visa-free for short tourist stays, while others need a visa on arrival, an e-Visa or a visa arranged in advance. Use the visa checker to see the rule for your passport.
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. When we have indicative figures for Norway they’re shown above, but they’re compiled from third-party sources — always confirm the current fee on the official government site before you apply.
Start on Norway’s official government entry or e-Visa page (linked above when available). Check which visa type fits your trip, prepare a passport valid for your whole stay and any required documents, and apply well before you travel.
Power & plugs
Norway runs on 230V with plug types C, F. Most chargers work with a simple plug adapter.
Good news — these socket types are mutually compatible, so a single Type C adapter covers all of Norway.
Full power guide for NorwayLocation
Light & dark
Oslo swings from 6-hour winter days to 19 hours of summer light. Today the sun sets at 19:29.
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