Check if you need a Schengen visa based on your nationality and the purpose and duration of your visit.
Step 2: Gather Required Documents
Here's a list of documents you'll need for a Norway Schengen visa:
- Visa application form: Complete and sign the Schengen Visa application form.
- Passport: Your passport must have at least two blank pages and be valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended departure from the Schengen area.
- Passport-style photographs: Two recent passport-style photographs that meet the Schengen visa photo requirements.
- Travel medical insurance: Proof of travel insurance with a minimum coverage of €30,000 for medical expenses.
- Proof of accommodation: A hotel booking confirmation or an invitation letter from a host in Norway.
- Proof of sufficient funds: Bank statements or other documents that show you have enough funds to support yourself during your stay in Norway.
- Proof of employment or studies: A letter from your employer or school stating your position, salary, and leave dates (if applicable).
- Flight itinerary: A copy of your flight itinerary, showing your arrival and departure dates in the Schengen area.
Additional documents may be required based on your specific circumstances.
Step 3: Book an Appointment
Contact the Norwegian embassy or consulate in your home country or a visa application center to schedule an appointment for your visa application submission.
Step 4: Submit Your Application
Attend the visa appointment at the embassy or consulate and submit your application form and supporting documents. Pay the visa application fee, if applicable.
Step 5: Wait for a Decision
The embassy or consulate will assess your application and decide whether to grant or deny your visa. The processing time can vary, but it's generally several weeks.
Step 6: Collect Your Passport and Visa (if granted)
If your visa is granted, you'll be notified and can collect your passport and visa from the embassy or consulate.
Step 7: Enter Norway
Present your passport and visa to the border control authorities upon entering Norway or any other Schengen country. Make sure your visa is valid before traveling, and ensure you comply with the conditions stated on your visa.
