Visa Information

Overview

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. For a list of nationalities who require an Airport Transit Visa for Norway, please click here.

If applying for an Airport Transit Visa, the application will need to be submitted on the UDI portal as a Schengen Visa Type C. You will also need to attach an explanation letter with your application specifying that the application is for an Airport Transit Visa – Type A to Norway. The Embassy will then amend the application from their end once received.

Please note that the transit area at the 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 the 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.

When applying for a Schengen visa for the purpose of transit (Type A or Type C), the applicant must provide the flight ticket and, if required, the visa to the final destination. If the applicant needs to exit the transit area of the airport, a document explaining why they need to pass the border control must also be provided, together with valid travel medical insurance and documentation of hotel reservation and funds to cover the stay in Norway, as applicable. Please note that applicants applying for Airport Transit Visa Type A are not required to present proof of travel medical insurance, as holders of such visa are not allowed to enter into the territory of Member States. The Embassy may request any other documentation deemed necessary to process the application.

Fees

Work and residence permits:	NOK
Visa fee:	The visa fee is EUR 80. Children under six years do not pay a fee. Children from the age of six years and below the age of 12 years shall pay a visa fee of EUR 40. Please visit the UDI website for information about other groups exempted from the visa fee.

VFS Global Service Charges:-

Type	Price in Euro	Price in AUD *
Applications for a Schengen Visa	EUR 30.00	AUD 48.10
Applications for residence and work permit	EUR 30.00	AUD 48.10

*Euro to AUD conversion rates are Subject to conversion rate as approved by Royal Norwegian Embassy from time to time.

VFS Value Added Services (Optional):-

Type	Price in AUD
Photocopy/Printing per page	AUD 1
Photograph	AUD 15.50
Courier	AUD 26
SMS	AUD 2

Documents Required

Please refer below for more information.

Checklist for Schengen Visas

Processing Time

Visas

Once the complete application (i.e. all requested forms and documents attached) is received by the Embassy in Canberra, The processing time for applications is normally up to 15 calendar days after the embassy or consulate has received the application. The decision period may be extended to 45 days when further consideration is needed, non inclusive of logistic transit times. Processing times may vary on a case to case basis and remain at the sole discretion of the Embassy in Canberra, or the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI), The Icelandic Directorate of Immigration or the Swedish Migration Board (as applicable). It is advisable to lodge the application well in advance and no later than 15 days before the intended visit. Please note that applications can be lodged no more than six months before the start of the intended visit (nine months for seafarers).

Please be advised that while your application is under process at the Embassy, you should not contact the Embassy or VFS regarding the status of your application. Either VFS or the Embassy will contact you if further documentation is required or when a decision has been made on your case. Once your application is processed, it will be returned to you via your self-addressed Express Post envelope. You can track the status of your envelope at Australia Post.

Overview

The visa can be valid for maximum 90 days in the course of a period of 180 days. The period is calculated from the date you first crossed the external Schengen border. The visa’s validity period, first possible day of entry and the day you must leave the Schengen area are written on the visa sticker.

A visa is generally granted for a single entry. If you plan to travel outside the Schengen area and return within the period covered by the visa, you must tick the ‘two or multiple entries’ box when you apply for a visa. You must also explain why you require multiple entries.

If you have compelling reasons, you can be issued a visa that is valid for multiple entries during a period for up to five years. Such visas are only available for certain categories of applicants, e.g. business persons etc. For more information, please see "Multiple Entry Visa".

A visa does not entitle you to work or carry out any business activities during your visit. If you wish to work or stay for an extended period in Norway, you must apply for a permit.

For more details, please see the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration’s website. Please note that the information provided there also applies for short stay visits to Sweden or Iceland.

Who is eligible to apply for a Schengen visa at the Norwegian Embassy?

Before beginning the application process, please make sure that you have met the following eligibility requirements:

• Applications and supporting documents can only be submitted within 6 months of your intended entry date into the Schengen region.’
• An applicant must have a valid passport/travel document, issued within the last 10 years and with at least 2 blank pages. The passport must be valid for at least 3 months from the applicant's departure date from the Schengen area. The passport must contain the applicant’s signature. For more information on what constitutes a valid passport/travel document, please click here.
• An applicant must have valid residency in Australia and hold a current Australian return visa, valid for multiple travels to and from Australia, for at least 3 months from their departure date from the Schengen area. Australian visas must be linked to the applicant’s current passport with which they are applying for the Schengen visa. The Embassy does not accept Australian visas still linked to an old passport.
• In order to apply for a Schengen visa through the Norwegian Embassy, the applicant’s main destination in the Schengen area must be either Norway, Sweden or Iceland. If you will be visiting more than one Schengen country during the same travel, the main destination is determined by your purpose for visiting and the length of stay in each country. If no main destination can be determined, you must lodge your application with the mission of the country you will enter first. If you are unable to determine your main destination in the Schengen region, please seek clarification from VFS or the Norwegian Embassy in Canberra before applying.
• At the time of submission, applicants are required to provide a complete travel itinerary and confirmed bookings for all transport, from Australia and return including all internal travel within the Schengen area. Please note that if the applications is approved, the visa will be issued in accordance with your bookings.
• At the time of submission, applicants are required to provide fully purchased travel insurance, valid for your entire stay in the Schengen area, cover the Schengen countries you are travelling to and have minimum cover of 30 000 Euro for medical expenses, repatriation and repatriation of mortal remains.

For more information on Schengen Visas, please click here

Fees

Work and residence permits:	NOK
Visa fee:	The visa fee is EUR 80. Children under six years do not pay a fee. Children from the age of six years and below the age of 12 years shall pay a visa fee of EUR 40. Please visit the UDI website for information about other groups exempted from the visa fee.

VFS Global Service Charges:-

Type	Price in Euro	Price in AUD *
Applications for a Schengen Visa	EUR 30.00	AUD 48.10
Applications for residence and work permit	EUR 30.00	AUD 48.10

*Euro to AUD conversion rates are Subject to conversion rate as approved by Royal Norwegian Embassy from time to time.

VFS Value Added Services (Optional):-

Type	Price in AUD
Photocopy/Printing per page	AUD 1
Photograph	AUD 15.50
Courier	AUD 26
SMS	AUD 2

Documents Required

Please refer below for more information.

Checklist for Schengen Visas – Business

Checklist for Schengen Visas – Other

Checklist for Schengen Visas - Tourism

Checklist for Schengen Visas – Visiting Family/Friends

Checklist for Schengen Visa – Family members of EU/EEA nationals

Invitation – If you wish to invite a relative or friend to visit you

RS 2011-032 Vedlegg 1 – For internal company training in Norway

For Norway – Guarantee Form for Visits

For Iceland – Guarantee Form for Visits

Power of Attorney Form

List of accepted Insurance Companies for Schengen Visas

Processing Time

Visas

Once the complete application (i.e. all requested forms and documents attached) is received by the Embassy in Canberra, The processing time for applications is normally up to 15 calendar days after the embassy or consulate has received the application. The decision period may be extended to 45 days when further consideration is needed, non inclusive of logistic transit times. Processing times may vary on a case to case basis and remain at the sole discretion of the Embassy in Canberra, or the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI), The Icelandic Directorate of Immigration or the Swedish Migration Board (as applicable). It is advisable to lodge the application well in advance and no later than 15 days before the intended visit. Please note that applications can be lodged no more than six months before the start of the intended visit (nine months for seafarers).

Please be advised that while your application is under process at the Embassy, you should not contact the Embassy or VFS regarding the status of your application. Either VFS or the Embassy will contact you if further documentation is required or when a decision has been made on your case. Once your application is processed, it will be returned to you via your self-addressed Express Post envelope. You can track the status of your envelope at Australia Post.

Overview

A multiple-entry visa with a validity of up to one year may in certain cases be granted by the Embassy. Please note that such visas will, as a general rule, not be issued to applicants who have not previously been issued a visa by the Embassy.

For the Embassy to grant such a multiple-entry visa all the general requirements for a regular Schengen visa must be fulfilled.

In addition, the applicant must also:

• Document previous frequent trips to Norway
• Have previously complied with the visa regulations by leaving the Schengen area within the expiry of the visa
• Document a genuine future need for multiple entries to Norway during a one year period
• Categories of applicants who may be granted multiple-entry visas are:
• Bona fide business travelers who frequently visit Norway/Denmark/Iceland/Sweden.
• Spouses, co-habitants and children of Norwegian/Danish/Icelandic/Swedish citizens.
• Spouses, co-habitants and children of persons with a valid residence permit in Norway/Denmark/Iceland/Sweden
• Foreign officials who are to attend official meetings in Norway/Denmark/Iceland/Sweden.
• Persons who are to participate in scientific, cultural or sports-related official programs.

The requirement in these cases is that the applicant submits a travel and medical insurance which is valid for at least the first trip.

Multiple-entry visas valid up to five years:

An applicant who has previously been granted a multiple-entry visa with a validity of up to 12 months by the Embassy, and has complied with the visa regulations, may apply for a multiple-entry visa for up to five years, provided that the need for such a visa is documented.

Please be advised that even with a multiple-entry visa, the applicant cannot stay in the Schengen area more than 90 days within any 6-month period.

Fees

Work and residence permits:	NOK
Visa fee:	The visa fee is EUR 80. Children under six years do not pay a fee. Children from the age of six years and below the age of 12 years shall pay a visa fee of EUR 40. Please visit the UDI website for information about other groups exempted from the visa fee.

VFS Global Service Charges:-

Type	Price in Euro	Price in AUD *
Applications for a Schengen Visa	EUR 30.00	AUD 48.10
Applications for residence and work permit	EUR 30.00	AUD 48.10

*Euro to AUD conversion rates are Subject to conversion rate as approved by Royal Norwegian Embassy from time to time.

VFS Value Added Services (Optional):-

Type	Price in AUD
Photocopy/Printing per page	AUD 1
Photograph	AUD 15.50
Courier	AUD 26
SMS	AUD 2

Documents Required

Please refer below for more information.

Checklist for Schengen Visas – Business

Checklist for Schengen Visas – Other

Checklist for Schengen Visas - Tourism

Checklist for Schengen Visas – Visiting Family/Friends

Invitation – If you wish to invite a relative or friend to visit you

RS 2011-032 Vedlegg 1 – For internal company training in Norway

For Norway – Guarantee Form for Visits

For Iceland – Guarantee Form for Visits

Power of Attorney Form

List of accepted Insurance Companies for Schengen Visas

Processing Time

Visas

Once the complete application (i.e. all requested forms and documents attached) is received by the Embassy in Canberra, The processing time for applications is normally up to 15 calendar days after the embassy or consulate has received the application. The decision period may be extended to 45 days when further consideration is needed, non inclusive of logistic transit times. Processing times may vary on a case to case basis and remain at the sole discretion of the Embassy in Canberra, or the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI), The Icelandic Directorate of Immigration or the Swedish Migration Board (as applicable). It is advisable to lodge the application well in advance and no later than 15 days before the intended visit. Please note that applications can be lodged no more than six months before the start of the intended visit (nine months for seafarers).

Please be advised that while your application is under process at the Embassy, you should not contact the Embassy or VFS regarding the status of your application. Either VFS or the Embassy will contact you if further documentation is required or when a decision has been made on your case. Once your application is processed, it will be returned to you via your self-addressed Express Post envelope. You can track the status of your envelope at Australia Post.

Overview

Entry 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.

Fees

Work and residence permits:	NOK
Visa fee:	The visa fee is EUR 80. Children under six years do not pay a fee. Children from the age of six years and below the age of 12 years shall pay a visa fee of EUR 40. Please visit the UDI website for information about other groups exempted from the visa fee.

VFS Global Service Charges:-

Type	Price in Euro	Price in AUD *
Applications for a Schengen Visa	EUR 30.00	AUD 48.10
Applications for residence and work permit	EUR 30.00	AUD 48.10

*Euro to AUD conversion rates are Subject to conversion rate as approved by Royal Norwegian Embassy from time to time.

VFS Value Added Services (Optional):-

Type	Price in AUD
Photocopy/Printing per page	AUD 1
Photograph	AUD 15.50
Courier	AUD 26
SMS	AUD 2

Documents Required

Entry visa (D-visa) for a foreign spouse/registered partner or joint children who are applying for family immigration

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.

The following documents must be provided if applying for a D-visa for family immigration:

• Cover letter from the Application Portal Norway
• Application fee for visas
• Valid passport/travel document
• Resident permit valid for at least the last six months for the country where the application is lodged
• Proof of relationship with sponsor in Norway
• All documentation as required for family immigration
• Documentation of which exceptional circumstances apply to your case

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

D-visas may also be issued to enable skilled workers to either apply for a work permit or await a decision on a previously lodged application in Norway.

The following documents must be provided if applying for a D-visa for skilled worker:

• Cover letter from the Application Portal Norway
• Passport/travel document valid for at least three months after visa’s expiry date
• Valid travel insurance
• Valid resident permit valid for at least the last six months for the country where the application is lodged
• All documentation as required for applications for residence permits for skilled workers

Please note that there is no fee payable for D-visa applications for skilled workers.

General

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.

Grounds must not exist for rejection or expulsion.

All applications will be assessed individually.

Processing Time

Visas

Once the complete application (i.e. all requested forms and documents attached) is received by the Embassy in Canberra, The processing time for applications is normally up to 15 calendar days after the embassy or consulate has received the application. The decision period may be extended to 45 days when further consideration is needed, non inclusive of logistic transit times. Processing times may vary on a case to case basis and remain at the sole discretion of the Embassy in Canberra, or the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI), The Icelandic Directorate of Immigration or the Swedish Migration Board (as applicable). It is advisable to lodge the application well in advance and no later than 15 days before the intended visit. Please note that applications can be lodged no more than six months before the start of the intended visit (nine months for seafarers).

Please be advised that while your application is under process at the Embassy, you should not contact the Embassy or VFS regarding the status of your application. Either VFS or the Embassy will contact you if further documentation is required or when a decision has been made on your case. Once your application is processed, it will be returned to you via your self-addressed Express Post envelope. You can track the status of your envelope at Australia Post.

Overview

Most foreign nationals, who wish to stay in Norway longer than 90 days, will require a residence permit. The same applies to most foreign nationals who wish to work in Norway, even if the duration of the work/stay is less than 90 days. (The following information only applies to residence permits for Norway. For information on residence permits for Sweden or Iceland, please visit the respective mission’s website).

Residence permits for Norway is granted for the purpose of family immigration, studies in Norway or work in Norway. We cannot advise an applicant which permit to apply for as this depends greatly on the individual's situation and background. Instead, we provide information regarding the different permits available for Norway to enable the applicant to assess which permit is suitable.

If you need more information or advice regarding your specific situation, please contact the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration.

Please note that applicants are required to submit their original passport along with their application. The passport will then be forwarded to the Norwegian Embassy in Canberra for verification. This is a mandatory requirement and applications submitted without the original passport will not be processed.

FAMILY IMMIGRATION

If you have a family member living in Norway, or you want to set up a family with a person living here, you can apply for a family immigration permit to come and live together with him or her.

Being related to the person in Norway is in itself not sufficient to be granted a family immigration permit. Certain requirements apply to the person with whom you are applying for family immigration.

More information regarding family immigration

STUDY PERMITS

If you wish to study in Norway for longer than three months you must apply for a residence permit for students.

As a rule, to be granted a study permit, you must have been admitted to a field of study at a college or university. However, there are certain exemptions from this requirement.

More information regarding study permits

WORK PERMITS

Non-EEA nationals who wish to work in Norway will as a main rule require a residence permit for work. There are different types of work permits depending on the nature of the work, length of the employment and the skills required for the job.

Most work permits require that you have received an offer of employment in Norway before you apply for the permit.

More information regarding work permits

WORKING HOLIDAY PERMITS FOR AUSTRALIAN CITIZENS

The Working Holiday permit is available to Australian passport holders in the 18-30 (inclusive) age group who intend primarily to holiday in Norway for a period longer than 3 months. The applicant cannot be accompanied by dependent children.

The permit is a multiple-entry permit valid for 12 months. It can only be granted to applicants who have not previously taken part in this specific Working Holiday Maker scheme, although the permit may be extended for an additional 12 months at the discretion of the Norwegian immigration authorities.

More information regarding Working Holiday permits for Australian citizens

Fees

Work and residence permits:	NOK
Visa fee:	The visa fee is EUR 80. Children under six years do not pay a fee. Children from the age of six years and below the age of 12 years shall pay a visa fee of EUR 40. Please visit the UDI website for information about other groups exempted from the visa fee.

VFS Global Service Charges:-

Type	Price in Euro	Price in AUD *
Applications for a Schengen Visa	EUR 30.00	AUD 48.10
Applications for residence and work permit	EUR 30.00	AUD 48.10

*Euro to AUD conversion rates are Subject to conversion rate as approved by Royal Norwegian Embassy from time to time.

VFS Value Added Services (Optional):-

Type	Price in AUD
Photocopy/Printing per page	AUD 1
Photograph	AUD 15.50
Courier	AUD 26
SMS	AUD 2

Documents Required

Please refer below for more information.

Checklists for Residence Permits

Processing Time

Permits

The UDI's case processing times will always vary depending on the number of applications it receives. Case processing times will therefore always vary. For a guide to processing times, please click here.

Overview

Under the Schengen agreement, the right of free movement of EEA nationals is, with some limitations, extended to family members of EEA nationals.

Family members who are covered under this are:

• Spouse/partner of an EEA national
• Direct descendants (children) who are under the age of 21 or are dependents of an EEA national and those of the spouse or partner.
• Dependent relatives in the direct ascending line (e.g. parents) of an EEA national, and those of the spouse or partner of an EEA national
• Please note that the right of free movement of family members of EEA nationals only applies if the family member is travelling together with or to visit the EEA national and only when travelling to a Schengen country other than the related EEA national’s country of origin, i.e. the spouse of a Norwegian national is not covered if travelling to Norway.

EEA family members applying for a Schengen visa must submit the following supporting documents:

• The cover letter from the online application portal: Forms.
• Passport/travel document, issued during the last ten years and valid at least 3 months beyond the departure date from the Schengen area. Please make sure that the passport has at least two blank pages and is valid for entry to the Schengen countries you are travelling or transit.
• Passport photo, meeting the photo requirements.
• Original documentation of family relations to an EEA national:
• Marriage Certificate (if you are married to an EEA national)
• Birth Certificate (if one or both of your parents are EEA nationals - the certificate needs to state both parents’ names
• The Birth Certificate of the son / daughter you depend on (if you are a dependent ascendant of an EEA national - the certificate needs to state both parents’ names)
• The EEA national's passport.
• Flight itinerary.
• Documentation showing you are travelling with or to visit the EEA national in a Schengen country other than the EEA national’s homeland.
• Written consent from both your parents if you are under the age of 18, including current passport for both.

Please note that there is no fee payable for these applications.

Submitting an application:

All applications for Schengen visas should be submitted to the nearest VFS Global Joint Visa Application Centre. VFS Global has visa centres in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. You need to book an appointment in advance. Appointments are booked online via the VFS Global website.

Eligible EEA family members may choose to submit their application at the Embassy instead of the nearest VFS Global visa centre. To request an appointment at the Embassy, please email [email protected] The Embassy will try to accommodate your preference for appointment time, however, as the Embassy has limited timeslots to receive such applications (on Tuesdays and Fridays only) this cannot be guaranteed. We therefore suggest you include a couple of options for suitable appointments.

Fees

Visa fee:	The visa fee is EUR 0 for EEA Family Members

VFS Global Service Charges:-

Type	Price in Euro	Price in AUD *
Applications for a Schengen Visa	EUR 30.00	AUD 48.10
Applications for residence and work permit	EUR 30.00	AUD 48.10

*Euro to AUD conversion rates are Subject to conversion rate as approved by Royal Norwegian Embassy from time to time.

VFS Value Added Services (Optional):-

Type	Price in AUD
Photocopy/Printing per page	AUD 1
Photograph	AUD 15.50
Courier	AUD 26
SMS	AUD 2

Documents Required

Please refer below for more information.

Checklist for Schengen Visa – Family members of EU/EEA nationals

Processing Time

Visas

Once the complete application (i.e. all requested forms and documents attached) is received by the Embassy in Canberra, The processing time for applications is normally up to 15 calendar days after the embassy or consulate has received the application. The decision period may be extended to 45 days when further consideration is needed, non inclusive of logistic transit times. Processing times may vary on a case to case basis and remain at the sole discretion of the Embassy in Canberra, or the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI), The Icelandic Directorate of Immigration or the Swedish Migration Board (as applicable). It is advisable to lodge the application well in advance and no later than 15 days before the intended visit. Please note that applications can be lodged no more than six months before the start of the intended visit (nine months for seafarers).

Please be advised that while your application is under process at the Embassy, you should not contact the Embassy or VFS regarding the status of your application. Either VFS or the Embassy will contact you if further documentation is required or when a decision has been made on your case. Once your application is processed, it will be returned to you via your self-addressed Express Post envelope. You can track the status of your envelope at Australia Post.