Norway Visa Policy

Depending on your nationality, you are required to hold a visa when intending to travel to Norway. All visas must be applied before departure at the nearest diplomatic or consular mission of Norway in your country of residence.

There are the following types of permissions to enter Norway:

• Schengen Visa – Type A for Norway
• Schengen Visa – Type C
• Entry Visa - Type D for Norway
• Residence Permits

Norway Schengen Visa

There are the following subcategories of Norway Schengen Visa (Type C):

• Tourism
• Business
• Visiting Relatives and Friends
• Study/Exchange Programs/Summer Schools
• Culture, Science, International Sports Events

Norway Tourist Visa

Norway Tourist visa is given to those visiting Norway for tourism/leisure purposes.

Required Documents for Norway Tourist Visa

1. Signed Cover Letter Received by Email After Registering Application on Application Portal

2. Two Photos

• Photos should be of passport format recent whole-face capture with a light background.
• It must be in the size of 3.5x4.5, coloured, and the head should take 70-80% of the photo. 
• You must be looking straight at the camera with a neutral facial expression (no smile and mouth closed).
• Try to avoid uniforms or colours matching the background.

3. Passport and Copy of the Main Page

• Your passport must be valid for 3 months after the intended date of the last departure from the Schengen area
• Containing at least 2 blank pages 
• Issued within the previous 10 years.

4. Copy of Previous Schengen Visas

• You should also present a copy of all the Schengen visas that you obtained before.

5. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

• A copy of the documents must be presented along with other documents. The required validity period for these documents is three months beyond the date of your travel to Norway. 

6. Flight Ticket Reservation

• Ticket reservation should indicate the date of entry to and the date of departure from the Schengen area exactly.

7. Travel Insurance 

• Insurance must have a minimum of 30,000 EUR coverage within Norway and the entire Schengen area. 

8. Proof of Accommodation for your Entire Stay in Norway. 

• Proof of accommodation includes the reservation of a hotel or a tenancy agreement or certificate of ownership.

9. Proof of Civil Status

• Proof of civil status includes marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, etc.

10. Means of Subsistence

• Updated bank account statement of the applicant, showing the movements of the last three months, signed and stamped by the bank. 

11. Proof of Professional Status

• For example, employment contract, certificate of employment, extract from the trade and companies’ register, school attendance certificate, proof of pension. 

      In Case of Sponsorship:

• Sponsorship letter from a close relative (or any other person) and any of the financial documents listed above.

      In the Case of Minors:

• Birth certificate or copy of the family book and travel authorization signed by the holder(s) of parental authority in the forms required under local law, along with a copy of his/her/their identity document (if the minor is not travelling with his/her parents or guardian).
• Letter of consent from parent/s or legal guardian/s, if travelling unaccompanied.

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

Processing Time for Norway Tourist Visa

The average processing time for a Norway Tourist visa is  5-15 working days. It depends on your visa application country.

Norway Tourist Visa Fee

The Norway Tourist visa fee is 80 EUR. It is waived for children below six years old. The visa fee for minors between the ages of 6 and 12 remains half of the general fee, 40 EUR.

Under the Visa Facilitation Agreements concluded between the EU and some third countries, such as Azerbaijan and Russia, the visa fee is determined as 35 EUR.

Where to Apply for Norway Tourist Visa?

You will apply for the Norway Tourist Visa in Norway visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

Norway Business Visa

Norway Business visa provides for negotiations, talks, or other commercial activities or events held in Norway. The visit should not exceed 90 days in any 180 days.

Required Documents for Norway Business Visa

1. Signed Cover Letter Received by Email After Registering Application on Application Portal

2. Two Photos

• Photos should be of passport format, a recent whole-face capture with a light background.
• It must be in the size of 3.5x4.5, coloured, and the head should take 70-80% of the photo. 
• You must be looking straight at the camera with a neutral facial expression (no smile and mouth closed).
• Try to avoid uniforms or colours matching the background.

3. Passport and Copy of the Main Page

• Your passport must be valid for 3 months after the intended date of the last departure from the Schengen area
• Containing at least 2 blank pages
• Issued within the previous 10 years.

4. Copy of Previous Schengen Visas

• You should also present a copy of all the Schengen visas that you obtained before.

5. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

• A copy of the documents must be presented along with other documents.
• The required validity period for these documents is three months beyond the date of your travel to Norway. 

6. Flight Ticket Reservation

• Ticket reservation should indicate the date of entry to and the date of departure from the Schengen area exactly.

7. Travel Insurance 

• Insurance must have a minimum of 30,000 EUR coverage within Norway and the entire Schengen area. 

8. Proof of Accommodation for your Entire Stay in Norway. 

• Proof of accommodation includes the reservation of a hotel or a tenancy agreement or certificate of ownership.

9. Proof of Civil Status

• Proof of civil status includes marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, etc.

10. Means of Subsistence

• Updated bank account statement of the applicant, showing the movements of the last three months, signed and stamped by the bank. If the inviting party in Norway covers all the expenses, it must be clearly stated in the invitation letter. In this case, you may not need to provide additional financial documents.

11. Proof of Professional Status

• For example, employment contract, certificate of employment, extract from the trade and companies’ register, school attendance certificate, proof of pension. 

12. For Business Events:

• An invitation letter from the company or organization in Norway
• The travel dates have to be clearly indicated in the invitation (from…till…). If the inviting party in Norway also requests multiple entry visas to be granted to the guest, it must be mentioned in the invitation as well: a 1-year visa, 2 years visa, etc.

13. For Drivers (international cargo & passengers):

• The written request from the competent national association of carriers in your country or the national association of carriers of the Member State
• This written request should clearly indicate the purpose, duration (from…till…), and frequency of trips. Please take into consideration that following the law enacted on 1 January 2015 in Norway, owners of all commercial vehicles with a weight of more than 3,5 tonnes have to conclude the agreement with the operator of paid autoroutes and install an electronic transponder on the front window of the vehicle.

14. For Members of Train, Refrigerator, and Locomotive Crews:

• The written request from the competent railway company of your country or a competent railway company of the Member State.
• This written request should clearly indicate the purpose, duration (from…till…), and frequency of trips.

15. For Journalists:

• A certificate or other document issued by a professional organization proving that the person is a qualified journalist
• In addition, in your employment letter, it should be stated that the purpose of the journey is to carry out journalistic work.

16. For Freelance Journalists:

• Press card or work contract and proof of economic activity / financial means covering at least three preceding months

17. For Members of Official Delegations: 

• A letter (e.g., verbal note) issued by a competent authority (e.g., Ministry of Foreign Affairs) of your country confirming that you are a member of its delegation travelling to the Schengen Member State and an official invitation from Norway

18. For Official Programs Between Twin Cities

• A written request from the head of administration/mayor of the city where the twinning activity is to take place and a written request from the head of administration/mayor of the sending city with full details of the participant

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

Processing Time for Norway Business Visa

The average processing time for a Norway Business visa is 5-15 working days. It depends on your visa application country.

Norway Business Visa Fee

The Norway Business visa fee is 80 EUR. It is waived for children below six years old. The visa fee for minors between the ages of 6 and 12 remains half of the general fee, 40 EUR.

Under the Visa Facilitation Agreements concluded between the EU and some third countries, such as Azerbaijan and Russia, the visa fee is determined as 35 EUR.

Where to Apply for Norway Business Visa?

You will apply for the Norway Business visa in Norway visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

Norway Visiting Family and Friends Visa

Norway Family visa is designated for applicants visiting their family and friends who are legally residing in Norway. You will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category.

Required Documents for Norway Visiting Family and Friends Visa

1. Signed Cover Letter Received by Email After Registering Application on Application Portal

2. Two Photos

• Photos should be of passport format, a recent whole-face capture with a light background.
• It must be in the size of 3.5x4.5, coloured, and the head should take 70-80% of the photo. 
• You must be looking straight at the camera with a neutral facial expression (no smile and mouth closed).
• Try to avoid uniforms or colours matching the background.

3. Passport and Copy of the Main Page

• Your passport must be valid for 3 months after the intended date of the last departure from the Schengen area
• Containing at least 2 blank pages 
• Issued within the previous 10 year

4. Copy of Previous Schengen Visas

• You should also present a copy of all the Schengen visas that you obtained before.

5. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

• A copy of the documents must be presented along with other documents.
• The required validity period for these documents is three months beyond the date of your travel to Norway. 

6. Flight Ticket Reservation

• Ticket reservation should indicate the date of entry to and the date of departure from the Schengen area exactly.

7. Travel Insurance 

• Insurance must have a minimum of 30,000 EUR coverage within Norway and the entire Schengen area. 

8. Proof of Accommodation for your Entire Stay in Norway. 

• Proof of accommodation includes the reservation of a hotel or a tenancy agreement or certificate of ownership.

9. Proof of Civil Status

• Proof of civil status includes marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, etc.

10. Means of Subsistence

• Updated bank account statement of the applicant, showing the movements of the last three months, signed and stamped by the bank. 

11. Proof of Professional Status

• For example, employment contract, certificate of employment, extract from the trade and companies’ register, school attendance certificate, proof of pension. 

      In the case of sponsorship:

• Sponsorship letter from a close relative (or any other person) and any of the financial documents listed above. If the sponsor is your relative inviting you to Norway, Guarantee Form from that person with the police stamp.
• Invitation letter from relatives or friends
• The travel dates have to be clearly indicated in the invitation (from…till…). If the inviting party in Norway also requests multiple entry visa to be granted to the guest, it must be mentioned in the invitation as well: a 1-year visa, 2 years visa, etc.

    In the case of close relatives (spouses, parents, children, grandparents, and grandchildren):

•  Proof of family ties between inviting person and visitor
• This proof includes a birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc.
• Evidence of the long-term relationship between the visitor and inviting person (for friends only)
• Documentary evidence of long-term relations: how long you and the reference person in Norway have known each other, whether or not you have met in person and when you saw each other last (if applicable).
• Evidence of previous visits of a citizen of Norway to your country to see you (for example, copy of tickets or visas).
• Other evidence of a relationship at your discretion.

      In the case of minors:

• Birth certificate or copy of the family book and travel authorization signed by the holder(s) of parental authority in the forms required under local law, along with a copy of his/her/their identity document (if the minor is not travelling with his/her parents or guardian).
• Letter of consent from parent/s or legal guardian/s, if travelling unaccompanied.

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

Processing Time for Norway Visiting Family and Friends Visa

The average processing time for a Norway Visiting Family and Friends visa is 5-15 working days. It depends on your visa application country.

Norway Visiting Family and Friends Visa Fee

The Norway Visiting Family and Friends visa fee is 80 EUR. It is waived for children below six years old. The visa fee for minors between the ages of 6 and 12 remains half of the general fee, 40 EUR.

Under the Visa Facilitation Agreements concluded between the EU and some third countries, such as Azerbaijan and Russia, the visa fee is determined as 35 EUR.

Where to Apply for Norway Visiting Family and Friends Visa?

You will apply for the Norway Visiting Family and Friends visa in Norway visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

Norway Study/Exchange Programs/Summer Schools Visa

This type of visa provides short-term studies, courses, exchange programs between educational establishments in your country and Norway, training programs, and summer school activities for up to 90 days. 

Required Documents for Norway Study/Exchange Programs/Summer Schools Visa

1. Signed Cover Letter Received by Email After Registering Application on Application Portal

2. Two Photos

• Photos should be of passport format, a recent whole-face capture with a light background.
• It must be in the size of 3.5x4.5, coloured, and the head should take 70-80% of the photo.
• You must be looking straight at the camera with a neutral facial expression (no smile and mouth closed).
• Try to avoid uniforms or colours matching the background.

3. Passport and Copy of the Main Page

• Your passport must be valid for 3 months after the intended date of the last departure from the Schengen area
• Containing at least 2 blank pages 
• Issued within the previous 10 years

4. Copy of Previous Schengen Visas

• You should also present a copy of all the Schengen visas that you obtained before.

5. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

• A copy of the documents must be presented along with other documents. The required validity period for these documents is three months beyond the date of your travel to Norway. 

6. Flight Ticket Reservation

• Ticket reservation should indicate the date of entry to and the date of departure from the Schengen area exactly.

7. Travel Insurance 

• Insurance must have a minimum of 30,000 EUR coverage within Norway and the entire Schengen area. 

8. Proof of Accommodation for your Entire Stay in Norway. 

• Proof of accommodation includes the reservation of a hotel or a tenancy agreement or certificate of ownership.

9. Proof of Civil Status

• Proof of civil status includes marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, etc.

10. Means of Subsistence

• Updated bank account statement of the applicant, showing the movements of the last three months, signed and stamped by the bank. 

11. Proof of Professional Status

• For example, employment contract, certificate of employment, extract from the trade and companies’ register, school attendance certificate, proof of pension. 
• Invitation from Norway
• Invitation from host study organization or letter of admission.

      In the case of sponsorship:

• Sponsorship letter from a close relative (or any other person) and any of the financial documents listed above. A sponsorship statement can be included in the invitation/letter of admission issued by the educational organization in Norway. A separate sponsorship statement can be issued either by the relevant organization in your country or by the host organization in Norway.

      In the case of minors:

• Birth certificate or copy of the family book and travel authorization signed by the holder(s) of parental authority in the forms required under local law, along with a copy of his/her/their identity document (if the minor is not travelling with his/her parents or guardian).
• Letter of consent from parent/s or legal guardian/s, if travelling unaccompanied.

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

Processing Time for Norway Study (Schengen) Visa

The average processing time for a Norway Study (Schengen) visa is 5-15 working days. It depends on your visa application country.

Norway Study (Schengen) Visa Fee

The Norway Transit visa fee is 80 EUR. It is waived for children below six years old. The visa fee for minors between the ages of 6 and 12 remains half of the general fee, 40 EUR.

Under the Visa Facilitation Agreements concluded between the EU and some third countries, such as Azerbaijan and Russia, the visa fee is determined as 35 EUR.

Where to Apply for Norway Study (Schengen) Visa?

You will apply for the Norway Study (Schengen) visa in Norway visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

Norway Culture, Science, International Sports Events Visa

This type of visa provides short-term studies, courses, exchange programs between educational establishments in your country and Norway, training programs, and summer school activities for up to 90 days. 

Required Documents for Norway Culture, Science, International Sports Events Visa

1. Signed Cover Letter Received by Email After Registering Application on Application Portal

2. Two Photos

• Photos should be of passport format, a recent whole-face capture with a light background.
• It must be in the size of 3.5x4.5, coloured, and the head should take 70-80% of the photo. 
• You must be looking straight at the camera with a neutral facial expression (no smile and mouth closed).
• Try to avoid uniforms or colours matching the background.

3. Passport and Copy of the Main Page

• Your passport must be valid for 3 months after the intended date of the last departure from the Schengen area
• Containing at least 2 blank pages
• Issued within the previous 10 years.

4. Copy of Previous Schengen Visas

• You should also present a copy of all the Schengen visas that you obtained before.

5. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

• A copy of the documents must be presented along with other documents.
• The required validity period for these documents is three months beyond the date of your travel to Norway. 

6. Flight Ticket Reservation

• Ticket reservation should indicate the date of entry to and the date of departure from the Schengen area exactly.

7. Travel Insurance 

• Insurance must have a minimum of 30,000 EUR coverage within Norway and the entire Schengen area. 

8. Proof of Accommodation for your Entire Stay in Norway. 

• Proof of accommodation includes the reservation of a hotel or a tenancy agreement or certificate of ownership.

9. Proof of Civil Status

• Proof of civil status includes marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, etc.

10. Means of Subsistence

• Updated bank account statement of the applicant, showing the movements of the last three months, signed and stamped by the bank. 

11. Proof of Professional Status

• For example, employment contract, certificate of employment, extract from the trade and companies’ register, school attendance certificate, proof of pension. 
• Invitation from Norway

12. For Cultural And Scientific Events:

• A written request from the host organization in the Schengen Member State on participation in such activities. For international sports events: Written request from the host organization (competent body, national sports federation, or national Olympic committee) with the indication of roles of invited persons in the events.

      In the case of sponsorship:

• Sponsorship letter from a close relative (or any other person) and any of the financial documents listed above. The host organization in Norway covers all the expenses: it has to be clearly stated in the invitation letter. In this case, the applicant does not need to provide additional financial documents. A separate sponsorship statement can be issued either by the relevant organization in your country or by the host organization in Norway.

      In the case of minors:

• Birth certificate or copy of the family book and travel authorization signed by the holder(s) of parental authority in the forms required under local law, along with a copy of his/her/their identity document (if the minor is not travelling with his/her parents or guardian).
• Letter of consent from parent/s or legal guardian/s, if travelling unaccompanied.

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

Processing Time for Norway Cultural Visa

The average processing time for a Norway Cultural visa is 5-15 working days. It depends on your visa application country.

Norway Cultural Visa Fee

Norway Cultural visa fee is 80 EUR. It is waived for children below six years old. The visa fee for minors between the ages of 6 and 12 remains half of the general fee, 40 EUR.

Under the Visa Facilitation Agreements concluded between the EU and some third countries, such as Azerbaijan and Russia, the visa fee is determined as 35 EUR.

Where to Apply for Norway Cultural Visa?

You will apply for the Norway Cultural visa in Norway visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

All travellers, who must be in possession of a visa when crossing the external Schengen border, need a Schengen visa type C if they pass the border control in Norway.

If you are arriving at Oslo airport (Gardermoen) from a non-Schengen country and departing to a non-Schengen country, you may stay within the premises of the transit area at the airport. Most travellers will, in this case, not need a visa, as they will not cross the external Schengen border. However, some nationals are required to be in possession of an Airport Transit Visa - Schengen Visa Type-A.

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Required Documents for Norway Transit Visa

1. Signed Cover Letter Received by Email After Registering Application on Application Portal

2. Two Photos

• Photos should be of passport format, a recent whole-face capture with a light background.
• It must be in the size of 3.5x4.5, coloured, and the head should take 70-80% of the photo.
• You must be looking straight at the camera with a neutral facial expression (no smile and mouth closed).
• Try to avoid uniforms or colours matching the background.

3. Passport and Copy of the Main Page

• Your passport must be valid for 3 months after the intended date of the last departure from the Schengen area
• Containing at least 2 blank pages
• Issued within the previous 10 years.

4. Copy of Previous Schengen Visas

• You should also present a copy of all the Schengen visas that you obtained before.

5. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

• A copy of the documents must be presented along with other documents. The required validity period for these documents is three months beyond the date of your travel to Norway. 

6. Flight Ticket Reservation

• Ticket reservation should indicate the date of entry to and the date of departure from the Schengen area exactly.

7. Travel Insurance 

• Insurance must have a minimum of 30,000 EUR coverage within Norway and the entire Schengen area. 

8. Proof of Accommodation for your Entire Stay in Norway. 

• Proof of accommodation includes the reservation of a hotel or a tenancy agreement or certificate of ownership.

9. Proof of Civil Status

• Proof of civil status includes marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, etc.

10. Means of Subsistence

• Updated bank account statement of the applicant, showing the movements of the last three months, signed and stamped by the bank. 

11. Proof of Professional Status

• For example, employment contract, certificate of employment, extract from the trade and companies’ register, school attendance certificate, proof of pension. 

      In the case of sponsorship:

• Sponsorship letter from a close relative (or any other person) and any of the financial documents listed above.

  12. For minors:

• Birth certificate or copy of the family book and travel authorization signed by the holder(s) of parental authority in the forms required under local law, along with a copy of his/her/their identity document (if the minor is not travelling with his/her parents or guardian).
• Letter of consent from parent/s or legal guardian/s, if travelling unaccompanied.

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

Notes to Consider While Applying for Norway Transit Visa

Please note that the transit area at Oslo airport is closed between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. every day. If your arrival and the time of departure of your connecting flight makes it necessary to stay at the airport between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m., you cannot use the transit area but must pass the border control in order to stay at the airport’s non-transit area or a nearby hotel. In addition, persons who need to collect and re-check in their luggage at the airport (normally when using different airlines) also have to go through border control, even if they are only transiting. Travellers, who must be in possession of a visa when crossing the external Schengen border, must in these situations, apply for a Schengen visa type C. The same applies to travellers who transit at any other airport in Norway.

Processing Time for Norway Transit Visa

The average processing time for a Norway Transit visa is 5-15 working days. It depends on your visa application country.

Norway Transit Visa Fee

The Norway Transit visa fee is 80 EUR. It is waived for children below six years old. The visa fee for minors between the ages of 6 and 12 remains half of the general fee, 40 EUR.

Under the Visa Facilitation Agreements concluded between the EU and some third countries, such as Azerbaijan and Russia, the visa fee is determined as 35 EUR.

Where to Apply for Norway Transit Visa?

You will apply for the Norway Transit Visa in Norway visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

Norway National Visas

Norway National visas (D-visas) are generally issued only to enable applicants subject to visa requirement who have been granted a residence permit for Norway, to travel to Norway to take up residency. As a general rule, an applicant must have been granted a residence permit before entering Norway.

Norway Entry Visa (D-visa) for a Foreign Spouse/Registered Partner or Joint Children who are Applying for Family Immigration

This visa is intended to permit foreign nationals to obtain a long-term visa, allowing them to stay in Norway for a longer period. This visa applies to family members of Norway nationals and wishing to obtain a permit for long-term residence in Norway.

Required Documents for Norway Entry Visa (D-visa) for a Foreign Spouse/Registered Partner or Joint Children who are Applying for Family Immigration

1. Signed Cover Letter Received by Email After Registering Application on Application Portal

2. Two Photos

• Photos should be of passport format, a recent whole-face capture with a light background.
• It must be in the size of 3.5x4.5, coloured, and the head should take 70-80% of the photo.
• You must be looking straight at the camera with a neutral facial expression (no smile and mouth closed).
• Try to avoid uniforms or colours matching the background.

3. Passport and Copy of the Main Page

• Your passport must contain at least 2 blank pages 
• Be issued within the previous 10 years.

4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

• A copy of the documents must be presented along with other documents.

*Documentation of which exceptional circumstances apply to your case

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy

Notes to Consider

In exceptional cases, D-visas may also be issued to enable applicants to travel to Norway to either lodge an application for family immigration from Norway or to stay in Norway whilst awaiting a decision on a previously lodged application for family immigration. Please note that D-visas for applicants who have not already been granted a residence permit for Norway will only be issued if it is probable that an application for a residence permit will be granted.

Processing Time for Norway Family Immigration Visa

The average processing time for a Norway Family Immigration visa is 10-30 working days. It depends on your visa application country.

Norway Family Immigration Visa Fee

You can find detailed information about fees here. 

Where to Apply for Norway Family Immigration Visa?

You will apply for the Norway Family Immigration visa in Norway visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

Norway Entry Visa (D-visa) for a Foreign National Who is a Skilled Worker and has Received a Concrete Offer of Employment from an Employer in Norway

If you are eligible for the skilled worker category and you have been offered employment in Norway, this visa type is applicable for you.

Required Documents to Apply for Norway Entry Visa (D-visa) for a Foreign National Who is a Skilled Worker and has Received a Concrete Offer of Employment from an Employer in Norway

1. Signed Cover Letter Received by Email After Registering Application on Application Portal

2. Two Photos

• Photos should be of passport format, a recent whole-face capture with a light background.
• It must be in the size of 3.5x4.5, coloured, and the head should take 70-80% of the photo. 
• You must be looking straight at the camera with a neutral facial expression (no smile and mouth closed).
• Try to avoid uniforms or colours matching the background.

3. Passport and Copy of the Main Page

• Your passport must contain at least 2 blank pages
• Be issued within the previous 10 years.

4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

• A copy of the documents must be presented along with other documents.

*All documentation as required for applications for residence permits for skilled workers (see below)

*Documentation of which exceptional circumstances apply to your case

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

Processing Time for Norway Skilled Workers (Long-term) Visa

The average processing time for a Norway Skilled Workers (Long-term) visa is 10-30 working days. It depends on your visa application country.

Norway Skilled Workers (Long-term) Visa Fee

Norway Skilled Workers (Long-term) visa is issued free of charge.

Where to Apply for Norway Skilled Workers (Long-term) Visa?

You will apply for the Norway Skilled Workers (Long-term) visa in Norway visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

Norway Residence Permits

If you plan to work or stay in Norway for more than 90 days, you need to apply for a residence permit.

There are the following common types of Norway residence permits:

• Family Immigration with Norwegian citizens and non-EU/EEA citizens
• Family Immigration with EU/EEA citizens
• Skilled Worker
• Seasonal Worker
• Student
• Au Pair

Norway Family Immigration with Norwegian Citizens and Non-EU/EEA Citizens

This residence permit applies to family members of Norway nationals or Non-EU/EEA citizens who wish to obtain a permit for long-term residence in Norway.

Required Documents for Family Immigration with Norwegian Citizens and non-EU/EEA Citizens

1. Signed Cover Letter Received by Email After Registering Application on Application Portal

2. Filled-in Power of attorney form

   In case if you want to Give your Family Member or Another Person in Norway.

•  Permission to act on your behalf in connection with your application.

3. Two Photos

• Photos should be of passport format, a recent whole-face capture with a light background.
• It must be in the size of 3.5x4.5, coloured, and the head should take 70-80% of the photo. 
• You must be looking straight at the camera with a neutral facial expression (no smile and mouth closed).
• Try to avoid uniforms or colours matching the background.

4. Passport, Copy of the Main Page, and Copies of All Used Pages

• If you hand in your application in Norway, you normally only need to show your passport and hand in the copies. If you hand in your application abroad, you must normally hand in both your passport and the copies.

5. Proof of Civil Status

• Proof of civil status includes marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, etc. In the case of reunification with the spouse, divorce certificate, or death certificate, if you or your spouse has been married before.

6. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

• A copy of the documents must be presented along with other documents. The required validity period for these documents is three months beyond the date of your travel to Norway. 

      In the case of minors:

• Birth certificate or copy of the family book and travel authorization signed by the holder(s) of parental authority in the forms required under local law, along with a copy of his/her/their identity document (if the minor is not travelling with his/her parents or guardian).
• Letter of consent from parent/s or legal guardian/s, if travelling unaccompanied.

7. If you Reunite with a Norwegian Citizen or non-EU/EEA Citizen Spouse, the form with the questions

• You have to answer all the questions in the form as accurately as you can, even if some of the questions are not apt for your situation.
• Copy of the passport and all used pages of your relative in Norway that you reunite

8. Documents you must Hand in if Your Relative in Norway Works

• Contract of employment or a confirmation from the employer

     If he/she had an income below NOK 300 000 before tax the last tax year:

• A written statement from the Norwegian Labor and Welfare Organization (NAV) states that the reference person has not received social security benefits in the last 12 months

     If he/she had an income above NOK 300 000 before tax the last tax year:

• A self-declaration form  which states that he/she has not received social security benefits from the Norwegian Labor and Welfare Organization (NAV) in the previous 12 months

     If he/she has been a student at the university or university college level

• Please enclose documentation of him/her having accumulated at least 60 credits (or the equivalent) in the year of the latest tax assessment notice. If the sponsor has been a vocational tertiary student (i.e., student above secondary/high school), please enclose a written confirmation that the education was completed within the prescribed time in the year of the latest tax settlement notice.

      If he/she has completed their national military service in the year of the previous tax assessment notice

• Please hand in the documentation that shows this.

      If relevant

• A written explanation as to why you cannot present one or more of the documents mentioned above

     Documents you Must Hand in if Your Relative in Norway is Self-employed.

• A confirmation that your firm is properly registered in Norway
• A confirmation from his/her accountant that shows your monthly salary in the last three months
• Tax return with all the necessary supporting documents (income statement etc.)

     Other Documents you have to Hand in if They Apply to your Relative's Current Situation:

• Documentation on fixed periodic income, such as insurance payments, private pension schemes, or rental income;
• Documentation on income abroad if your relative is a Norwegian citizen, a citizen of one of the Nordic countries, or is a foreign citizen who holds a permanent residence permit;

     If your relative has completed their national military service in the last tax year:

• Documentation from the Norwegian Armed Forces

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

Notes to Consider while Applying for Family Immigration with Norwegian Citizens and non-EU/EEA Citizens

If you hand in your application at a Visa Application Centre, which receives the application on behalf of the embassy, you must pay an extra service fee. This is in addition to the regular application fee.

If the Visa Application Centre is going to send your application to an embassy in another country, you must also pay an additional courier fee. Please contact the Visa Application Centre for information about this fee.

If you have been given a residence permit and need a visa to enter Norway, you have to get an entry visa (D visa) in your passport. As a main rule, the Norwegian embassy in the country you reside in will issue an entry visa.

If you reside in a country where there is no Norwegian embassy, it is possible that you have to pay for the passport to be sent, either by you or, for instance, the embassy that represents Norway, to the nearest Norwegian embassy.

Contact the embassy in the country you reside in for further information.

Processing Time for Family Immigration with Norwegian Citizens and non-EU/EEA citizens

The average processing time for a Norway Family Immigration with Norwegian citizens and non-EU/EEA citizens 15-45 working days. It depends on your visa application country.

The Resident Permit Fee for Family Immigration with Norwegian citizens and non-EU/EEA citizens with Norwegian Citizens and non-EU/EEA Citizens

The application fee for the first-time application for family immigration for adults is NOK 10.500. There is no application fee for children under the age of 18.

Where to Apply for Norway Family Immigration with Norwegian citizens and non-EU/EEA citizens with Norwegian Citizens and non-EU/EEA Citizens?

You will apply for the Norway Family Immigration with Norwegian citizens and non-EU/EEA citizens with Norwegian Citizens and non-EU/EEA Citizens in Norway visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

Norway Family Immigration with EU/EEA citizens

This residence permit applies to family members of EU/EEA citizens who wish to obtain a permit for long-term residence in Norway.

Required Documents for Family Immigration with EU/EEA Citizens

1. Signed Cover Letter Received by Email After Registering Application on Application Portal

2. Filled-in Power of attorney form

  In the case, if you want to give your family member or another person in Norway

• Permission to act on your behalf in connection with your application

3. Two Photos

• Photos should be of passport format – a recent whole-face capture with a light background. It must be in the size of 3.5x4.5, coloured, and the head should take 70-80% of the photo. You must be looking straight at the camera with a neutral facial expression (no smile and mouth closed). Try to avoid uniforms or colors matching the background.

4. Passport, Copy of the Main Page, and Copies of All Used Pages

• If you hand in your application in Norway, you normally only need to show your passport and hand in the copies. If you hand in your application abroad, you must normally hand in both your passport and the copies.

5. Proof of Civil Status

• Proof of civil status includes marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, etc. In the case of reunification with a spouse, divorce certificate, or death certificate, if you or your spouse has been married before.

6. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

• A copy of the documents must be presented along with other documents. The required validity period for these documents is three months beyond the date of your travel to Norway. 

    In the Case of Minors:

• Birth certificate or copy of the family book and travel authorization signed by the holder(s) of parental authority in the forms required under local law, along with a copy of his/her/their identity document (if the minor is not traveling with his/her parents or guardian).

7. Copy of the Passport and All Used Pages of your Relative in Norway that you Reunite

8. Documents That Show That the Reference Person Exercises or has Exercised His/Her Right of Residence in Norway Pursuant to the EEA Regulations

   If the family member in Norway is working:

• Employment documentation (work contract or proof of employment)
• The three most recent payslips

    If the family member in Norway is self-employed:

• Proof that you are self-employed (e.g. transcript from the Central Coordinating Register for Legal Entities / Norwegian Register of Business Enterprises)
• Client contracts
• Documentation of your reported income and expenses
• Proof of registration in the VAT register
• Accounting records and bookkeeping records
• Documentation of upcoming contracts, if applicable
• Outgoing invoices

    If the family member in Norway is employed in a foreign enterprise (a service provider):

• His/her employment contract with your foreign employer
• Assignment contract between the foreign enterprise which he/she works for (or runs) and the company in Norway he/she is doing the assignment for. The contract must contain information about the assignment and how long it will last

    If he/she is self-employed he/she has to submit documentation which shows that his/her company is registered in another EEA country

    If the sponsor has sufficient own funds:

• Proof of health insurance for the applicant that includes all medical expenses covered by Norwegian legislation
• You must hold private health insurance that is valid for at least one year. The health insurance must cover all medical expenses including medical and hospital treatment.
• Proof of sufficient subsistence funds for the sponsor and his/her family member
• The funds should be accessible from Norway and accepted proof may include account statements, certificates of insurance, or documentation of fixed periodic benefits (e.g. any type of pensions) from your home country, from Norway, or from any other country.

    If the reference person is a student:

• Confirmation of admission to an approved study program
• Proof of health insurance for the applicant that includes all medical expenses covered by Norwegian legislation
• You must hold private health insurance that is valid for at least one year. The health insurance must cover all medical expenses including medical and hospital treatment.
• Proof of sufficient subsistence funds for the sponsor and his/her family member Hide explanation
• The funds should be accessible from Norway and accepted proof may include account statements, certificates of insurance, or documentation of fixed periodic benefits (e.g. any type of pensions) from your home country, from Norway, or from any other country.

Notes to Consider while Applying for Family Immigration with Norwegian Citizens and non-EU/EEA Citizens

If you hand in your application at a Visa Application Centre, which receives the application on behalf of the embassy, you must pay an extra service fee. This is in addition to the regular application fee.

If the Visa Application Centre is going to send your application to an embassy in another country, you must also pay an additional courier fee. Please contact the Visa Application Centre for information about this fee.

If you have been given a residence permit and need a visa to enter Norway, you have to get an entry visa (D visa) in your passport. As a main rule, the Norwegian embassy in the country you reside in will issue an entry visa.

If you reside in a country where there is no Norwegian embassy, it is possible that you have to pay for the passport to be sent, either by you or for instance, the embassy that represents Norway, to the nearest Norwegian embassy.

Contact the embassy in the country you reside in for further information.

Processing Time for Norway Family Immigration with Norwegian Citizens and non-EU/EEA Citizens

The average processing time for a Norway Family Immigration with Norwegian Citizens and non-EU/EEA Citizens is 15-45 working days. It depends on your visa application country.

The Resident Permit Fee for Family Immigration with Norwegian Citizens and non-EU/EEA Citizens

The application fee for the first-time application for family immigration for adults is NOK 10.500. There is no application fee for children under the age of 18 and close family members of EU/EEA nationals.

Where to Apply for Norway Family Immigration with Norwegian Citizens and non-EU/EEA Citizens?

You will apply for the Family Immigration with Norwegian Citizens and non-EU/EEA Citizens in Norway visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

Norway Work - Skilled Workers (With an Employer in Norway)

If you are eligible for the skilled worker category and you are already employed in Norway, this residence permit type is applicable for you.

Required Documents for Residence for Skilled Workers

1. Signed Cover Letter Received by Email After Registering Application on Application Portal

2. Filled-in Power of attorney form

• If you would like your employer to apply on your behalf or for your employer or another person in Norway to follow up your application in UDI on your behalf

3. Two Photos

• Photos should be of passport format – a recent whole-face capture with a light background. It must be in the size of 3.5x4.5, colored, and the head should take 70-80% of the photo. You must be looking straight at the camera with a neutral facial expression (no smile and mouth closed). Try to avoid uniforms or colors matching the background.

4. Passport, Copy of the Main Page, and Copies of All Used Pages

• If you hand in your application in Norway, you normally only need to show your passport and hand in the copies. If you hand in your application abroad, you must normally hand in both your passport and the copies.

5. Proof of Civil Status

• Proof of civil status includes marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, etc. In the case of reunification with a spouse, divorce certificate, or death certificate, if you or your spouse has been married before.

6. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

• A copy of the documents must be presented along with other documents. The required validity period for these documents is three months beyond the date of your travel to Norway. 

7. Documentation which Shows that you have Somewhere to Live in Norway

• This can be a house, apartment, a room in a shared flat or similar. If you are renting, you must hand in a written rental contract which is approved by the house owner, manager, or housing co-operative. If you do not yet know where you are going to rent, you can instead write an explanation on a separate sheet regarding where you are planning to live and how you will organize this.
• It is recommended (but not required) that the apartment number (dwelling number) is stated on the contract if you are renting an apartment. This number consists of an H and four digits, for example, H0101.

8. The UDI's Offer of Employment Form, Completed

9. Documentation which Shows that the Pay you have been offered Meets the Requirements

    If you are going to work in an industry in which a collective agreement applies:

• You must hand in a copy of the first page of the agreement and a copy of the page showing the pay rates, where the employer has marked the pay rate you have been offered.

    If you are going to work in an industry in which no collective agreement applies:

• You must hand in documentation which shows that the pay you have been offered is not poorer than is normal for someone in your occupation in the place you are going to work, for example, wage statistics from a trade association.

    If the position requires a master's degree and the pay you have been offered by your employer is at least  NOK 428 200 per year pre-tax, or the position requires a bachelor's degree and the pay you have been offered by your employer is at least  NOK 397 100 per year pre-tax you do not have to hand in any documentation.

10. Documentation of your Education

    If you have completed an education or a degree at a university or university college:

• You must hand in your diploma or other documentation which shows what education or degree you have completed.

    If you have completed a vocational training program at the upper secondary school level:

• You must hand in both a diploma and a transcript of your grades which shows how long the education lasted, the level, and the content.

    If you have taken an education which you have not completed:

• You must hand in the documentation that shows how long the education lasted, the level, and the content.

11. Documentation of Your Work Experience

• You must hand in documents which contain detailed information from your previous employers regarding how long you worked there, what training you were given, your work tasks and your qualifications.
• You only need to document work experience in addition to, or instead of, documentation of education if the work experience should be part of the assessment of whether or not you are a skilled worker.

    If your employer in Norway is going to apply for a residence permit on your behalf, with written authorization from you, it is sufficient that your employer hands in a copy of the documentation of your work experience. You may be asked to show the original documentation at a later point in time.

12. CV

    If you are going to work in a position that is less than 80 percent:

•  Explanation/ documentation of this

    If you are going to work for more than one employer:

•  Explanation/ documentation of this

    If the offer of employment is not continuous:

•  Explanation/ documentation of this

    If you are to work in a profession for which recognition or authorization is required:

• Documentation that you have been recognized or authorized by the relevant recognition authority for your profession

    If you are an athlete or coach:

• A statement from the National Sports Federation of your sport or Norsk Jockeyklub

    If you are to carry out skilled work through a staffing agency:

• A list of the assignments that you are going to do, and a statement from each of the clients which confirms that you are going to do an assignment for them
• In the confirmation, the contractor must write the period for which you will be assigned there and provide a detailed description of your work assignments.
• A printed page that shows that the staffing agency you are going to work for is registered in The Labor Inspection Authority’s register of recruitment agencies.

Notes to Consider while Applying for Norway Residence Permit for Skilled Workers

If you hand in your application at a Visa Application Centre, which receives the application on behalf of the embassy, you must pay an extra service fee. This is in addition to the regular application fee.

If the Visa Application Centre is going to send your application to an embassy in another country, you must also pay an additional courier fee. Please contact the Visa Application Centre for information about this fee.

If you have been given a residence permit and need a visa to enter Norway, you have to get an entry visa (D visa) in your passport. As a main rule, the Norwegian embassy in the country you reside in will issue an entry visa.

If you reside in a country where there is no Norwegian embassy, it is possible that you have to pay for the passport to be sent, either by you or, for instance, the embassy that represents Norway, to the nearest Norwegian embassy.

Contact the embassy in the country you reside in for further information.

Processing Time for Norway Residence Permit for Skilled Workers

The average processing time for a Norway Residence Permit for Skilled Workers is 15-45 working days. It depends on your visa application country.

The Norway Residence Permit for Skilled Workers Fee 

The application fee for Norway Work Permit is NOK 6.300.

Where to Apply for Norway Residence Permit for Skilled Workers?

You will apply for the Norway Residence Permit for Skilled Workers in Norway visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

Norway Work Permit - Seasonal Workers

You can apply for this residence permit if you come to Norway for seasonal work.

Required Documents to Apply For Norway Residence Permit for Seasonal Workers

1. Signed Cover Letter Received by Email After Registering Application on Application Portal

2. Filled-in Power of attorney form

• If you would like your employer to apply on your behalf or for your employer or another person in Norway to follow up your application in UDI on your behalf

3. Two Photos

• Photos should be of passport format, a recent whole-face capture with a light background.
• It must be in the size of 3.5x4.5, colored, and the head should take 70-80% of the photo.
• You must be looking straight at the camera with a neutral facial expression (no smile and mouth closed).
• Try to avoid uniforms or colours matching the background.

4. Passport, Copy of the Main Page, and Copies of All Used Pages

• If you hand in your application in Norway, you normally only need to show your passport and hand in the copies. If you hand in your application abroad, you must normally hand in both your passport and the copies.

5. Proof of Civil Status

• Proof of civil status includes marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, etc. In the case of reunification with the spouse, divorce certificate, or death certificate, if you or your spouse has been married before.

6. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

• A copy of the documents must be presented along with other documents. The required validity period for these documents is three months beyond the date of your travel to Norway. 

7. Documentation that Shows that you have Somewhere to Live in Norway

• This can be a house, apartment, a room in a shared flat or similar. If you are renting, you must hand in a written rental contract which is approved by the house owner, manager, or housing co-operative. If you do not yet know where you are going to rent, you can instead write an explanation on a separate sheet regarding where you are planning to live and how you will organize this.
• It is recommended (but not required) that the apartment number (dwelling number) is stated on the contract if you are renting an apartment. This number consists of an H and four digits, for example, H0101.

8. The UDI's Offer of Employment Form, Completed

9. Documentation which Shows that the Pay you have been Offered Meets the Requirements

    If you are going to work in an industry in which a collective agreement applies:

• You must hand in a copy of the first page of the agreement and a copy of the page showing the pay rates, where the employer has marked the pay rate you have been offered.

    If you are going to work in an industry in which no collective agreement applies:

• You must hand in documentation which shows that the pay you have been offered is not poorer than is normal for someone in your occupation in the place you are going to work, for example, wage statistics from a trade association.

    If you are not going to work in agriculture or forestry:

• A statement from NAV that the position cannot be filled by domestic labour or labour from the EEA or EFTA area

Your employer must ask NAV for such a statement. The UDI can also obtain a statement directly from NAV, but then you will have to wait longer before you receive a reply from the UDI.

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

Notes to Consider while Applying for Norway Residence Permit for Seasonal Workers

If you hand in your application at a Visa Application Centre, which receives the application on behalf of the embassy, you must pay an extra service fee. This is in addition to the regular application fee.

If the Visa Application Centre is going to send your application to an embassy in another country, you must also pay an additional courier fee. Please contact the Visa Application Centre for information about this fee.

If you have been given a residence permit and need a visa to enter Norway, you have to get an entry visa (D visa) in your passport. As a main rule, the Norwegian embassy in the country you reside in will issue an entry visa.

If you reside in a country where there is no Norwegian embassy, it is possible that you have to pay for the passport to be sent, either by you or, for instance, the embassy that represents Norway, to the nearest Norwegian embassy.

Contact the embassy in the country you reside in for further information.

Processing Time for Norway Residence Permit for Seasonal Workers

The average processing time for a Norway Residence Permit for Seasonal Workers is 15-45 working days. It depends on your visa application country.

Norway Residence Permit for Seasonal Workers Fee

The application fee for Norway Residence Permit for Seasonal Workers is NOK 6.300.

Where to Apply for Norway Residence Permit for Seasonal Workers?

You will apply for the Norway Residence Permit for Seasonal Workers in Norway visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

Norway Student Residence Permit

This residence permit is intended to allow foreigners to stay in Norway for a longer period. This residence permit applies to those who are admitted to the state college or state university in Norway.

Required Documents to Apply for Norway Student Residence Permit

1. Signed Cover Letter Received by Email After Registering Application on Application Portal

2. Filled-in Power of Attorney Form

• If you would like your employer to apply on your behalf or for your employer or another person in Norway to follow up your application in UDI on your behalf

3. Two Photos

• Photos should be of passport format, a recent whole-face capture with a light background.
• It must be in the size of 3.5x4.5, coloured, and the head should take 70-80% of the photo.
• You must be looking straight at the camera with a neutral facial expression (no smile and mouth closed).
• Try to avoid uniforms or colours matching the background.

4. Passport, Copy of the Main Page, and Copies of All Used Pages

• If you hand in your application in Norway, you normally only need to show your passport and hand in the copies. If you hand in your application abroad, you must normally hand in both your passport and the copies.

5. Proof of Civil Status

• Proof of civil status includes marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, etc. In the case of reunification with the spouse, divorce certificate, or death certificate, if you or your spouse has been married before.

6. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

• A copy of the documents must be presented along with other documents. The required validity period for these documents is three months beyond the date of your travel to Norway. 

7. Documentation that Shows that you have Somewhere to Live in Norway

• This can be a house, apartment, a room in a shared flat or similar. If you are renting, you must hand in a written rental contract which is approved by the house owner, manager, or housing co-operative. If you do not yet know where you are going to rent, you can instead write an explanation on a separate sheet regarding where you are planning to live and how you will organize this.
• It is recommended (but not required) that the apartment number (dwelling number) is stated on the contract if you are renting an apartment. This number consists of an H and four digits, for example, H0101.
• If the educational institution/school is organizing accommodation for you, it is sufficient that they have written this in your letter of admission, you do not need to hand in a separate rental contract.

8. A Letter of Full-time Admission from an Approved Educational Institution, Stating Your Name, which Studies you have Admission to, at what Level the Studies are, and How Long the Program Lasts

9. Documentation That You Have Sufficient Funds

    If you are a student in higher education/vocational school and high school student:

• You must show that you have funds equivalent of NOK 123 519 per year or that you will have a yearly income equivalent of this sum (or a combination of funds and income). You must document this in one or more of these ways:
• Statement of support from the State Education Loan Fund (Lånekassen) or documentation which shows that you receive other types of grants/financial support
• A work contract for part-time work which shows how many hours you will work per week, your pay and the duration of the contract.
• A bank statement from your account in a Norwegian bank or a statement from the educational institution that you have deposited the amount in an account that the educational institution has opened for this purpose.

    If you are attending a folk high school:

• You must have the equivalent of NOK 106 510 for the 2020/2021 school year. If you are attending a denominational college/bible school, you must have NOK 112 290 per year.
• This can be documented by a statement of support from the State Education Loan Fund (Lånekassen),  documentation which shows that you receive a loan, grant, or support from public funds from your home country, a bank statement from your account in a Norwegian bank or a statement from the school that you have deposited the amount in an account that the school has opened for this purpose or a detailed work contract for any part-time work you do.
• You cannot be self-employed or run your own business in Norway.

    If you are a student in higher education/vocational school and high school student:

• Documentation that you are able to pay the tuition fees (if you are required to pay tuition fees)
• You must document this in one or more of these ways:
• Receipt of payment of the tuition fee from the school/university/university college
• Statement of support from the State Education Loan Fund (Lånekassen) or documentation which shows that you receive other types of grants/financial support
• A work contract for part-time work which shows how many hours you will work per week, your pay and the duration of the contract.
• A bank statement from your account in a Norwegian bank or a statement from the educational institution that you have deposited the amount in an account that the educational institution has opened for this purpose.
• The money for the tuition fee comes in addition to the sum of NOK 123 519 per year, which you must show that you have for your living expenses.

If you are a folk high school or denominational college student:

• Documentation that your tuition fees have been paid

If you are between 15 and 18 years old:

• Birth certificate
• Consent from your parents to you studying in Norway
• Copy of both your parent's passports or ID with photo and signature

 If only one of your parents has parental responsibility:

• Documentation from a public authority that shows who has parental responsibility

  If one of your parents is dead:

• Death certificate

  If relevant:

• A written explanation as to why you cannot present one or more of the documents mentioned above

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

Notes to Consider while Applying for Norway Student Residence Permit

If you hand in your application at a Visa Application Centre, which receives the application on behalf of the embassy, you must pay an extra service fee. This is in addition to the regular application fee.

If the Visa Application Centre is going to send your application to an embassy in another country, you must also pay an additional courier fee. Please contact the Visa Application Centre for information about this fee.

If you have been given a residence permit and need a visa to enter Norway, you have to get an entry visa (D visa) in your passport. As a main rule, the Norwegian embassy in the country you reside in will issue an entry visa.

If you reside in a country where there is no Norwegian embassy, it is possible that you have to pay for the passport to be sent, either by you or, for instance, the embassy that represents Norway, to the nearest Norwegian embassy.

Contact the embassy in the country you reside in for further information.

Participants in Fulbright programs have to pay the fee in the Application portal, but this fee will be refunded when they meet at the embassy or at the police to hand in their application documents.

Processing Time for Norway Student Residence Permit

The average processing time for a Norway Student Residence Permit is 15-45 working days. It depends on your visa application country.

Norway Student Residence Permit Fee

The application fee for the Norway Student Residence Permit is NOK 4.900. The applicants under the age of 18 are exempt from this fee.

Where to Apply for Norway Student Residence Permit?

You will apply for the Norway Student Residence Permit visa in Norway visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

Norway Au Pair Permit

This residence permit is intended to allow foreign nationals to stay in Norway for a longer period. This residence permit applies for young people welcomed temporarily into a family, where he/she is lodged and fed in return for light everyday family tasks, to perfect his linguistic knowledge and increase his general culture through an improved familiarity with the country while participating in the life of the host family.

Required Documents for Norway Au Pair Permit

1. Signed Cover Letter Received by Email After Registering Application on Application Portal

2. Filled-in Power of attorney form

• If you would like your employer to apply on your behalf or for your employer or another person in Norway to follow up your application in UDI on your behalf

3. Two Photos

• Photos should be of passport format, a recent whole-face capture with a light background.
• It must be in the size of 3.5x4.5, coloured, and the head should take 70-80% of the photo.
• You must be looking straight at the camera with a neutral facial expression (no smile and mouth closed).
• Try to avoid uniforms or colours matching the background.

4. Passport, Copy of the Main Page, and Copies of All Used Pages

• If you hand in your application in Norway, you normally only need to show your passport and hand in the copies. If you hand in your application abroad, you must normally hand in both your passport and the copies.

5. Proof of Civil Status

• Proof of civil status includes marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, etc. In the case of reunification with the spouse, divorce certificate, or death certificate, if you or your spouse has been married before.

6. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

• A copy of the documents must be presented along with other documents. The required validity period for these documents is three months beyond the date of your travel to Norway. 

7. The Udi's Contract For Cultural Exchange Between Au Pair and Host Family, Signed by yourself and your Host Family

8. Course Certificate for Completed E-learning Course for Host Families in Au Pair Cases

• At least one of the host parents must have completed a mandatory e-learning course for host families in au pair cases.

9. Documentation of the Nationality of the Host Family (for example, copies of their passports)

    If the host family is a single-parent family:

• Documentation of the single parent's percentage responsibility for the child

    If the host family already has an Au Pair:

•  A letter from the host family where they confirm when the former au pair is moving out.

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

Notes to Consider while Applying for Norway Au Pair Permit

If you hand in your application at a Visa Application Centre, which receives the application on behalf of the embassy, you must pay an extra service fee. This is in addition to the regular application fee.

If the Visa Application Centre is going to send your application to an embassy in another country, you must also pay an additional courier fee. Please contact the Visa Application Centre for information about this fee.

If you have been given a residence permit and need a visa to enter Norway, you have to get an entry visa (D visa) in your passport. As a main rule, the Norwegian embassy in the country you reside in will issue an entry visa.

If you reside in a country where there is no Norwegian embassy, it is possible that you have to pay for the passport to be sent, either by you or, for instance, the embassy that represents Norway, to the nearest Norwegian embassy.

Contact the embassy in the country you reside in for further information.

Processing Time for Norway Au Pair Permit

The average processing time for a Norway Au Pair Permit is  15-45 working days. It depends on your visa application country.

Norway Au Pair Permit Fee

The application fee for a Norway Au Pair Permit is NOK 8.400.

Where to Apply for Norway Au Pair Permit?

You will apply for the Norway Au Pair Permit in Norway visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.