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Country guideLast checked October 17, 2026

Visas and immigration in Norway

6 routes from official government sources, grouped by type. Each guide covers who it's for, the requirements and where to apply.

Visit & tourism 1
Study 1
Work permits 1
Permanent residence 1
Family 1
Citizenship 1

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Visiting Norway

Short-stay rules by passport, from official sources. Last checked October 16, 2026.

94 passports visa-free
155 passports need a visa

Passports that can visit without a visa

Visit & tourism1 pathway

Schengen tourist & business visa
Norway issues the uniform Schengen short-stay (type C) visa for tourism, business and visits to family or friends, valid for up to 90 days in any 180-day period in all Schengen countries. You apply to Norway when it is your main or only destination, normally in your country of legal residence, using UDI's online application portal. The core rules (fee, insurance, passport and timing) are set by the EU Visa Code and are the same in every Schengen state; Norway sets its own application channels, and gives a reference amount of NOK 500 per day for means of subsistence in embassy guidance. Norway is not in the EU but applies the Schengen visa rules as an associated Schengen country.
Temporary only
Last checked October 16, 2026
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Study1 pathway

Study permit
Non-EU/EEA nationals admitted to full-time studies at an accredited Norwegian university or university college need a study permit for stays over three months. Applicants must document a set amount of money for living costs and any tuition. The permit includes the right to work part-time up to 20 hours a week and full-time during holidays.
May lead to permanent residence
Last checked October 17, 2026
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