On 25 March 2001 Norway became a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement. For further details about passport/visa regulations within the Schengen area, see the introductory section, How to Use this Guide.

Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all except:
1. EU/EEA nationals (EU + Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) and Swiss nationals holding a valid national ID card.
Note: EU and EEA nationals are only required to produce evidence of their EU/EEA nationality and identity in order to be admitted to any EU/EEA Member State. This evidence can take the form of a valid national passport or national identity card. Either is acceptable. Possession of a return ticket, any length of validity on their document, sufficient funds for the length of their proposed visit should not be imposed.

Required by all except the following for stays of up to three months:
(a) nationals shown in the chart above;
(b) nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Bermuda (only holders of BDTC (Bermuda) passports), Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), Israel, Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein, Macau (SAR), Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Switzerland, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela;
(c) nationals of Nordic countries (including Faroe Islands, Greenland and Iceland).

Spouses and children of EU or EEA nationals (providing spouse's/dependent's passport and birth certificate and [if applicable] the original marriage certificate are produced), and nationals of some other countries, receive their visas free of charge (enquire at Embassy for details).

A uniform type of visa, the Schengen visa, is issued for tourist, business and private visits. The cost of a visa is £25 but prices are subject to frequent change against the exchange rate. Fee is payable when visa is issued. Enquire at the nearest Embassy for further details.

Up to three months in any six-month period. For renewal or extension, apply to Embassy.

Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Passport/Visa Information. An appointment must first be booked (tel: (09065) 540 725; for UK residents not residing in Scotland or Northern Ireland). If applying in the UK and living within the London area, all applications must be lodged in person at the Embassy. Travellers visiting just one Schengen country should apply to the Consulate of that country; travellers visiting more than one Schengen country should apply to the Consulate of the country chosen as the main destination or the country they will enter first (if they have no main destination).

(a) Valid passport with at least one blank page (this should not be submitted until the applicant is informed that a visa has been granted). (b) One completed application form. (c) Two recent passport-size photos. (d) Fee, payable in cash (exact money only), cheque supported by a cheque card or postal order (visa fees are non-refundable and payable on submission of the visa application). (e) Further documentation such as a letter of invitation, proof of accommodation or a letter from an employer explaining nature and duration of stay may be required, depending on purpose of visit. (f) Evidence of sufficient funds for stay (recent original bank statement, traveller's cheques or credit card with credit limit statement; cash not accepted). (g) Parental consent for minors (under 18 years of age). (h) Evidence of occupation/student status. If unemployed, social security booklet must be submitted. (i) Proof of adequate and valid travel insurance (valid throughout the Schengen territory).

Apply to Embassy for residence and work permit if the stay exceeds three months.

The total length of processing time depends on nationality and individual circumstances.

Royal Norwegian Embassy in the UK
25 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8QD, UK
Tel: (020) 7591 5500.
Website: www.norway.org.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 1000-1200 (visa section), 1330-1500 (visa telephone enquiries).

Royal Norwegian Embassy in the USA
2720 34th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 333 6000.
Website: www.norway.org