Visa Information

Individuals travelling to Norway with the purpose of doing business can apply for Schengen Visa. Please note that applicants applying for a business visa are required to provide documents according to this category.

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).

When you apply for a visa, the application will be sent to the Royal Norwegian Consulate General in Guangzhou for processing. All cases are considered individually to see if the conditions for a visa are fulfilled. To read more about the conditions that must be fulfilled in order to be granted a visa, please click here: https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/visit-and-holiday/visitors-visa-to-norway/?c=phl#link-737 and select the purpose of your visit.

The possession of a visa does not give you an automatic right of entry to a Schengen country.

When you cross the border into the Schengen area, you will have to present:

• your passport with the visa sticker
• proof that you have enough money to support yourself during your stay (e.g. cash or a credit card). If you have a guarantee form, you should also bring a copy of this with you.
• documentation showing the purpose of your visit, such as an invitation, hotel reservation, etc.
• a return or round trip ticket if you are visiting the Schengen area for tourist purposes or private reasons

Please Note:
Applicants who register their applications online using www.udi.no must pay the application fee with a credit/debit card (MasterCard or Visa card).

Please be informed that all the fees are non-refundable.
The visa fee must be paid when you submit your application.

Application fees applicable as of 2 February 2020:

Short-stay Visa:

Schengen visa (maximum 90 days): 80 EUR

(Visa for children between 6 and 12 years: 40 EUR

The fee is waived for visa applicants in any of the following categories:

• Children under 6 years
• School pupils, students, post-graduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake trips for the purpose of study or educational training
• Researchers from third countries travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research, as per specific rules.

Please visit the UDI website for more information about which groups that are exempted and entitled to a reduced fee.

Family Reunification:

Application for family reunification permit: For visa fee, please click here to the website of the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) in Norway. (English) (Pay in NOK)

Work and Study Permits:

Application for work permit: For visa fee, please click here to the website of the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) in Norway. (English) (Pay in NOK)

Application for students, researchers with own funds and au-pairs: For visa fee, please click here to the website of the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) in Norway. (English) (Pay in NOK)

The following are exempt from this fee:

• Children below the age of 18 years.
• Application from foreign citizens included in the regulations for residence permit in the EEA Agreement or the EFTA Convention, according to the Immigration Regulation §§174-189a, or renewal of such permit.
• Application for refuge or renewal of permit for foreign citizen that has been granted refuge, or is protected according to the Immigration Act §15, 1.
• here is no fee for processing appeals.

Logistic Fees

China - VFS Service fee is EUR 6.5/ RMB 51 per person (non-refundable) with effective from 1st Jan 2024, inclusive of Service Taxes.

Resubmission Courier Charge (mandatory for the approved short-term cases) – EUR4.55 / RMB 35 per person (inclusive of Service Taxes). Please note this fee is not applicable for Visa Application Centre in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.

Please note: the logistic fees can be paid in cash, or by mobile payment.

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

Prepare all the necessary documents listed below before you deliver the application, otherwise the application might be refused by the Royal Norwegian Consulate in Guangzhou. All documents must be presented in original. For documents need to be translated into English, only machine-printing translation copies are accepted. Hand-written translation copies are not accepted. All documents submitted should be A4 format.

According to the Royal Norwegian Consulate, applicant needs to provide the Notary Certificate issued by the Provincial/Municipal Notary Office from their Hukou Area and legalized by the Provincial &Municipal FAO. Anyone who provides a Notary Certificate issued by the Notary Office outside their Hukou Area (province/city) will not be accepted by the Consulate.

Checklists can be printed and attached to visa application documents.

Checklist: Business Visa

Note: The Consulate reserves the right to request additional information/documentation and, if deemed necessary, to interview the applicant.

A visa issued by a Schengen country permits free movement within the Schengen area, unless otherwise stated on the visa sticker. However, please note that according to article 47 (i) of the Visa Code mere possession of a visa does not confer an automatic right to entry and that the holders of visa are requested to present proof that they fulfill the entry conditions at the external border, as provided for in Article 5 of the Schengen Borders Code.

For more information see link.

Competent Embassy or Consulate General:

The Embassy or Consulate General of the country of your main destination is the competent authority to deal with the application. If the main destination cannot be determined, the application should be made to the Embassy or Consulate General of the country which the longest visit shall be. If the visits in different Schengen countries are of equal length, the first destination shall be the determining factor.

If you plan to visit more than one Schengen country in the course of one trip, or if you plan several separate trips within a period of two months, you must submit your application to the embassy or consulate of the Member State that is your main destination based on the length of your stay, or the purpose of stay.

If no main destination can be determined, the Member State whose external border the applicant intends to cross first in order to enter the territory of the Member States.

All photos must meet the requirements listed below. If these requirements have not been met, the applicant will have to deliver a new photo that meets the requirements. The photo requirements are the same for children as for adults.

The Photo shall:

• be in sharp focus, clear and with good contrasts
• be printed on quality photo paper with high solution
• be in colours with a white background
• be 40mm in width x 50mm in height
• maximum 6 months old, resemble the applicant
• full-face, facing the camera directly, eyes looking straight at the camera
• show the whole head and the top of the shoulders. The face shall occupy 70-80 % of the picture
• show open eyes that are clearly visible. Hair shall not cover the eyes

Regarding glasses:

Glasses are allowed as long as the eyes are clearly visible.

• the glasses cannot be coloured
• the rim must not cover any part of the eyes
• there cannot be reflection in the glasses

Regarding head-dress:

Religious head-dresses are allowed provided that all details of the face are clearly shown.

• Chin, forehead and both cheeks shall all be clearly visible
• Shadows in the face due to the head-dress are not allowed

Forms listed below must be filled in completely (in English only) and must be signed by the applicant himself/herself.

Visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below. Forms are also available at the visa application centre (free of charge).

According to the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China and other applicable laws and regulations to protect your personal information, VFS Global must obtain the consent from you for the processing of your personal data and proceed with your visa application. Please download, print, fill, sign and submit the consent form along with your visa application form, without which we will not be able to proceed with the application lodgment. Click here

To Download a Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer

OR

• Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
• Select Save Target As from the list
• Save the form on your computer.

Individuals travelling to Norway as tourist can apply for Schengen visa. Please note you will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category. Please note that applicants applying for a tourist visa are required to provide documents according to this category.

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).

When you apply for a visa, the application will be sent to the Royal Norwegian Consulate General in Guangzhou for processing. All cases are considered individually to see if the conditions for a visa are fulfilled. To read more about the conditions that must be fulfilled in order to be granted a visa, please click here: https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/visit-and-holiday/visitors-visa-to-norway/?c=phl#link-737 and select the purpose of your visit.

The possession of a visa does not give you an automatic right of entry to a Schengen country.

When you cross the border into the Schengen area, you will have to present:

• your passport with the visa sticker
• proof that you have enough money to support yourself during your stay (e.g. cash or a credit card). If you have a guarantee form, you should also bring a copy of this with you.
• documentation showing the purpose of your visit, such as an invitation, hotel reservation, etc.
• a return or round trip ticket if you are visiting the Schengen area for tourist purposes or private reasons

Please Note:
Applicants who register their applications online using www.udi.no must pay the application fee with a credit/debit card (MasterCard or Visa card).

Please be informed that all the fees are non-refundable.
The visa fee must be paid when you submit your application.

Application fees applicable as of 2 February 2020:

Short-stay Visa:

Schengen visa (maximum 90 days): 80 EUR

(Visa for children between 6 and 12 years: 40 EUR

The fee is waived for visa applicants in any of the following categories:

• Children under 6 years
• School pupils, students, post-graduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake trips for the purpose of study or educational training
• Researchers from third countries travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research, as per specific rules.

Please visit the UDI website for more information about which groups that are exempted and entitled to a reduced fee.

Family Reunification:

Application for family reunification permit: For visa fee, please click here to the website of the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) in Norway. (English) (Pay in NOK)

Work and Study Permits:

Application for work permit: For visa fee, please click here to the website of the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) in Norway. (English) (Pay in NOK)

Application for students, researchers with own funds and au-pairs: For visa fee, please click here to the website of the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) in Norway. (English) (Pay in NOK)

The following are exempt from this fee:

• Children below the age of 18 years.
• Application from foreign citizens included in the regulations for residence permit in the EEA Agreement or the EFTA Convention, according to the Immigration Regulation §§174-189a, or renewal of such permit.
• Application for refuge or renewal of permit for foreign citizen that has been granted refuge, or is protected according to the Immigration Act §15, 1.
• here is no fee for processing appeals.

Logistic Fees

China - VFS Service fee is EUR 6.5/ RMB 51 per person (non-refundable) with effective from 1st Jan 2024, inclusive of Service Taxes.

Resubmission Courier Charge (mandatory for the approved short-term cases) – EUR4.55 / RMB 35 per person (inclusive of Service Taxes). Please note this fee is not applicable for Visa Application Centre in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.

Please note: the logistic fees can be paid in cash, or by mobile payment.

Individual tourism:

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

The Consulate reserves the right to request additional information/documentation and, if deemed necessary, to interview the applicant.

Presentation of the below-mentioned documents does not guarantee issuance of the visa. All applicants have to appear in person at the visa centre when applying.

Prepare all the necessary documents listed below before you deliver the application, otherwise the application might be refused by the Royal Norwegian Consulate in Guangzhou. All documents must be presented in original. For documents need to be translated into English, only machine-printing translation copies are accepted. Hand-written translation copies are not accepted. All documents submitted should be A4 format.

According to the Royal Norwegian Consulate, applicant needs to provide the Notary Certificate issued by the Provincial/Municipal Notary Office from their Hukou Area and legalized by the Provincial &Municipal FAO. Anyone who provides a Notary Certificate issued by the Notary Office outside their Hukou Area (province/city) will not be accepted by the Consulate.

Checklists can be printed and attached to visa application documents.

Checklist: Individual Tourists

ADS Group Tourist Visa:

ADS visas are issued to members of tourist groups of at least 5 persons. The maximum duration of stay is 30 days.

Required documents for ADS:

Prepare all the necessary documents listed below before you deliver the application, otherwise the application might be refused by the Royal Norwegian Consulate in Guangzhou. All documents must be presented in original. For documents need to be translated into English, only machine-printing translation copies are accepted. Hand-written translation copies are not accepted. All documents submitted should be A4 format.

According to the Royal Norwegian Consulate, applicant needs to provide the Notary Certificate issued by the Provincial/Municipal Notary Office from their Hukou Area and legalized by the Provincial &Municipal FAO. Anyone who provides a Notary Certificate issued by the Notary Office outside their Hukou Area (province/city) will not be accepted by the Consulate.

Here you can download the list of required documents. Checklists can be printed and attached to visa application documents.

Checklist: ADS

After returning to China, boarding pass and passport must be presented to the Consulate-General of Norway via the travel agency within 5 days.

A visa issued by a Schengen country permits free movement within the Schengen area, unless otherwise stated on the visa sticker. However, please note that according to article 47 (i) of the Visa Code mere possession of a visa does not confer an automatic right to entry and that the holders of visa are requested to present proof that they fulfill the entry conditions at the external border, as provided for in Article 5 of the Schengen Borders Code.

For more information see link.

Competent Embassy or Consulate General:

The Embassy or Consulate General of the country of your main destination is the competent authority to deal with the application. If the main destination cannot be determined, the application should be made to the Embassy or Consulate General of the country which the longest visit shall be. If the visits in different Schengen countries are of equal length, the first destination shall be the determining factor.

If you plan to visit more than one Schengen country in the course of one trip, or if you plan several separate trips within a period of two months, you must submit your application to the embassy or consulate of the Member State that is your main destination based on the length of your stay, or the purpose of stay.

If no main destination can be determined, the Member State whose external border the applicant intends to cross first in order to enter the territory of the Member States.

All photos must meet the requirements listed below. If these requirements have not been met, the applicant will have to deliver a new photo that meets the requirements. The photo requirements are the same for children as for adults.

The Photo shall:

• be in sharp focus, clear and with good contrasts
• be printed on quality photo paper with high solution
• be in colours with a white background
• be 40mm in width x 50mm in height
• maximum 6 months old, resemble the applicant
• full-face, facing the camera directly, eyes looking straight at the camera
• show the whole head and the top of the shoulders. The face shall occupy 70-80 % of the picture
• show open eyes that are clearly visible. Hair shall not cover the eyes

Regarding glasses:

Glasses are allowed as long as the eyes are clearly visible.

• the glasses cannot be coloured
• the rim must not cover any part of the eyes
• there cannot be reflection in the glasses

Regarding head-dress:

Religious head-dresses are allowed provided that all details of the face are clearly shown.

• Chin, forehead and both cheeks shall all be clearly visible
• Shadows in the face due to the head-dress are not allowed

Forms listed below must be filled in completely (in English only) and must be signed by the applicant himself/herself.

Visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below. Forms are also available at the visa application centre (free of charge).

According to the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China and other applicable laws and regulations to protect your personal information, VFS Global must obtain the consent from you for the processing of your personal data and proceed with your visa application. Please download, print, fill, sign and submit the consent form along with your visa application form, without which we will not be able to proceed with the application lodgment. Click here

To Download a Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer

OR

• Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
• Select Save Target As from the list
• Save the form on your computer.

If you intend to stay in Norway/Schengen for less than 90 days to visit family or friends, you are advised to apply for a visitor visa. Maximum period of stay is 90 days. Please note you will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category. Please note that applicants applying for a visa for family and friends visit are required to provide documents according to this category.

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).

When you apply for a visa, the application will be sent to the Royal Norwegian Consulate General in Guangzhou for processing. All cases are considered individually to see if the conditions for a visa are fulfilled. To read more about the conditions that must be fulfilled in order to be granted a visa, please click here: https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/visit-and-holiday/visitors-visa-to-norway/?c=phl#link-737 and select the purpose of your visit.

The possession of a visa does not give you an automatic right of entry to a Schengen country.

When you cross the border into the Schengen area, you will have to present:

• your passport with the visa sticker
• proof that you have enough money to support yourself during your stay (e.g. cash or a credit card). If you have a guarantee form, you should also bring a copy of this with you.
• documentation showing the purpose of your visit, such as an invitation, hotel reservation, etc.
• a return or round trip ticket if you are visiting the Schengen area for tourist purposes or private reasons

For information about family members of EU/EEA citizen, please click here to the website of the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) in Norway. (English)

Persons who are travelling with, or visiting, a family member who is an EU/EEA national – These documents are required when applying for a visa. Please click here. (English)

Please Note:
Applicants who register their applications online using www.udi.no must pay the application fee with a credit/debit card (MasterCard or Visa card).

Please be informed that all the fees are non-refundable.
The visa fee must be paid when you submit your application.

Application fees applicable as of 2 February 2020:

Short-stay Visa:

Schengen visa (maximum 90 days): 80 EUR

(Visa for children between 6 and 12 years: 40 EUR

The fee is waived for visa applicants in any of the following categories:

• Children under 6 years
• School pupils, students, post-graduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake trips for the purpose of study or educational training
• Researchers from third countries travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research, as per specific rules.

Please visit the UDI website for more information about which groups that are exempted and entitled to a reduced fee.

Family Reunification:

Application for family reunification permit: For visa fee, please click here to the website of the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) in Norway. (English) (Pay in NOK)

Work and Study Permits:

Application for work permit: For visa fee, please click here to the website of the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) in Norway. (English) (Pay in NOK)

Application for students, researchers with own funds and au-pairs: For visa fee, please click here to the website of the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) in Norway. (English) (Pay in NOK)

The following are exempt from this fee:

• Children below the age of 18 years.
• Application from foreign citizens included in the regulations for residence permit in the EEA Agreement or the EFTA Convention, according to the Immigration Regulation §§174-189a, or renewal of such permit.
• Application for refuge or renewal of permit for foreign citizen that has been granted refuge, or is protected according to the Immigration Act §15, 1.
• here is no fee for processing appeals.

Logistic Fees

China - VFS Service fee is EUR 6.5/ RMB 51 per person (non-refundable) with effective from 1st Jan 2024, inclusive of Service Taxes.

Resubmission Courier Charge (mandatory for the approved short-term cases) – EUR4.55 / RMB 35 per person (inclusive of Service Taxes). Please note this fee is not applicable for Visa Application Centre in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.

Please note: the logistic fees can be paid in cash, or by mobile payment.

All photos must meet the requirements listed below. If these requirements have not been met, the applicant will have to deliver a new photo that meets the requirements. The photo requirements are the same for children as for adults.

The Photo shall:

• be in sharp focus, clear and with good contrasts
• be printed on quality photo paper with high solution
• be in colours with a white background
• be 40mm in width x 50mm in height
• maximum 6 months old, resemble the applicant
• full-face, facing the camera directly, eyes looking straight at the camera
• show the whole head and the top of the shoulders. The face shall occupy 70-80 % of the picture
• show open eyes that are clearly visible. Hair shall not cover the eyes

Regarding glasses:

Glasses are allowed as long as the eyes are clearly visible.

• the glasses cannot be coloured
• the rim must not cover any part of the eyes
• there cannot be reflection in the glasses

Regarding head-dress:

Religious head-dresses are allowed provided that all details of the face are clearly shown.

• Chin, forehead and both cheeks shall all be clearly visible
• Shadows in the face due to the head-dress are not allowed

Forms listed below must be filled in completely (in English only) and must be signed by the applicant himself/herself.
Visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below. Forms are also available at the visa application centre (free of charge).

According to the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China and other applicable laws and regulations to protect your personal information, VFS Global must obtain the consent from you for the processing of your personal data and proceed with your visa application. Please download, print, fill, sign and submit the consent form along with your visa application form, without which we will not be able to proceed with the application lodgment. Click here

To Download a Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer

OR

• Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
• Select Save Target As from the list
• Save the form on your computer.

If you intend to participate in a cultural or sport event in Norway/Schengen for less than 90 days, you are advised to apply for a visitor visa. Maximum period of stay is 90 days. Please note you will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category. Please note that applicants applying for a visa for cultural and sports are required to provide documents according to this category.

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).

When you apply for a visa, the application will be sent to the Royal Norwegian Consulate General in Guangzhou for processing. All cases are considered individually to see if the conditions for a visa are fulfilled. To read more about the conditions that must be fulfilled in order to be granted a visa, please click here: https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/visit-and-holiday/visitors-visa-to-norway/?c=phl#link-737 and select the purpose of your visit.

The possession of a visa does not give you an automatic right of entry to a Schengen country.

When you cross the border into the Schengen area, you will have to present:

• your passport with the visa sticker
• proof that you have enough money to support yourself during your stay (e.g. cash or a credit card). If you have a guarantee form, you should also bring a copy of this with you.
• documentation showing the purpose of your visit, such as an invitation, hotel reservation, etc.
• a return or round trip ticket if you are visiting the Schengen area for tourist purposes or private reasons

Please Note:
Applicants who register their applications online using www.udi.no must pay the application fee with a credit/debit card (MasterCard or Visa card).

Please be informed that all the fees are non-refundable.
The visa fee must be paid when you submit your application.

Application fees applicable as of 2 February 2020:

Short-stay Visa:

Schengen visa (maximum 90 days): 80 EUR

(Visa for children between 6 and 12 years: 40 EUR

The fee is waived for visa applicants in any of the following categories:

• Children under 6 years
• School pupils, students, post-graduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake trips for the purpose of study or educational training
• Researchers from third countries travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research, as per specific rules.

Please visit the UDI website for more information about which groups that are exempted and entitled to a reduced fee.

Family Reunification:

Application for family reunification permit: For visa fee, please click here to the website of the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) in Norway. (English) (Pay in NOK)

Work and Study Permits:

Application for work permit: For visa fee, please click here to the website of the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) in Norway. (English) (Pay in NOK)

Application for students, researchers with own funds and au-pairs: For visa fee, please click here to the website of the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) in Norway. (English) (Pay in NOK)

The following are exempt from this fee:

• Children below the age of 18 years.
• Application from foreign citizens included in the regulations for residence permit in the EEA Agreement or the EFTA Convention, according to the Immigration Regulation §§174-189a, or renewal of such permit.
• Application for refuge or renewal of permit for foreign citizen that has been granted refuge, or is protected according to the Immigration Act §15, 1.
• here is no fee for processing appeals.

Logistic Fees

China - VFS Service fee is EUR 6.5/ RMB 51 per person (non-refundable) with effective from 1st Jan 2024, inclusive of Service Taxes.

Resubmission Courier Charge (mandatory for the approved short-term cases) – EUR4.55 / RMB 35 per person (inclusive of Service Taxes). Please note this fee is not applicable for Visa Application Centre in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.

Please note: the logistic fees can be paid in cash, or by mobile payment.

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

Prepare all the necessary documents listed below before you deliver the application, otherwise the application might be refused by the Royal Norwegian Consulate in Guangzhou. All documents must be presented in original. For documents need to be translated into English, only machine-printing translation copies are accepted. Hand-written translation copies are not accepted. All documents submitted should be A4 format.

According to the Royal Norwegian Consulate, applicant needs to provide the Notary Certificate issued by the Provincial/Municipal Notary Office from their Hukou Area and legalized by the Provincial &Municipal FAO. Anyone who provides a Notary Certificate issued by the Notary Office outside their Hukou Area (province/city) will not be accepted by the Consulate.

Here you can download the list of required documents. Checklists can be printed and attached to visa application documents.

Checklist: Cultural and Sports Events

Note: The Consulate reserves the right to request additional information/documentation and, if deemed necessary, to interview the applicant.

A visa issued by a Schengen country permits free movement within the Schengen area, unless otherwise stated on the visa sticker. However, please note that according to article 47 (i) of the Visa Code mere possession of a visa does not confer an automatic right to entry and that the holders of visa are requested to present proof that they fulfil the entry conditions at the external border, as provided for in Article 5 of the Schengen Borders Code.

For more information see link.

Competent Embassy or Consulate General:

The Embassy or Consulate General of the country of your main destination is the competent authority to deal with the application. If the main destination cannot be determined, the application should be made to the Embassy or Consulate General of the country which the longest visit shall be. If the visits in different Schengen countries are of equal length, the first destination shall be the determining factor.

If you plan to visit more than one Schengen country in the course of one trip, or if you plan several separate trips within a period of two months, you must submit your application to the embassy or consulate of the Member State that is your main destination based on the length of your stay, or the purpose of stay.

If no main destination can be determined, the Member State whose external border the applicant intends to cross first in order to enter the territory of the Member States.

All photos must meet the requirements listed below. If these requirements have not been met, the applicant will have to deliver a new photo that meets the requirements. The photo requirements are the same for children as for adults.

The Photo shall:

• be in sharp focus, clear and with good contrasts
• be printed on quality photo paper with high solution
• be in colours with a white background
• be 40mm in width x 50mm in height
• maximum 6 months old, resemble the applicant
• full-face, facing the camera directly, eyes looking straight at the camera
• show the whole head and the top of the shoulders. The face shall occupy 70-80 % of the picture
• show open eyes that are clearly visible. Hair shall not cover the eyes

Regarding glasses:

Glasses are allowed as long as the eyes are clearly visible.

• the glasses cannot be coloured
• the rim must not cover any part of the eyes
• there cannot be reflection in the glasses

Regarding head-dress:

Religious head-dresses are allowed provided that all details of the face are clearly shown.

• Chin, forehead and both cheeks shall all be clearly visible
• Shadows in the face due to the head-dress are not allowed

Forms listed below must be filled in completely (in English only) and must be signed by the applicant himself/herself.

Visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below. Forms are also available at the visa application centre (free of charge).

According to the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China and other applicable laws and regulations to protect your personal information, VFS Global must obtain the consent from you for the processing of your personal data and proceed with your visa application. Please download, print, fill, sign and submit the consent form along with your visa application form, without which we will not be able to proceed with the application lodgment. Click here

To Download a Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer

OR

• Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
• Select Save Target As from the list
• Save the form on your computer.

A Schengen visa is generally issued for a single entry. If the applicant plans to travel outside the Schengen area and return within the period of the visa, the box for “Two entries” or “Multiple entries” must be ticked off in the visa application form. The Consulate will then assess if there is a genuine need for a multiple entry visa.

Applicants may in certain cases be granted a visa with multiple entries. Please visit ‘Documents Reguired’ page.

When you apply for a visa, the application will be sent to the Royal Norwegian Consulate General in Guangzhou for processing. All cases are considered individually to see if the conditions for a visa are fulfilled. To read more about the conditions that must be fulfilled in order to be granted a visa, please click here: https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/visit-and-holiday/visitors-visa-to-norway/?c=phl#link-737 and select the purpose of your visit.

The possession of a visa does not give you an automatic right of entry to a Schengen country.

When you cross the border into the Schengen area, you will have to present:

• your passport with the visa sticker
• proof that you have enough money to support yourself during your stay (e.g. cash or a credit card). If you have a guarantee form, you should also bring a copy of this with you.
• documentation showing the purpose of your visit, such as an invitation, hotel reservation, etc.
• a return or round trip ticket if you are visiting the Schengen area for tourist purposes or private reasons

Please Note:
Applicants who register their applications online using www.udi.no must pay the application fee with a credit/debit card (MasterCard or Visa card).

Please be informed that all the fees are non-refundable.
The visa fee must be paid when you submit your application.

Application fees applicable as of 2 February 2020:

Short-stay Visa:

Schengen visa (maximum 90 days): 80 EUR

(Visa for children between 6 and 12 years: 40 EUR

The fee is waived for visa applicants in any of the following categories:

• Children under 6 years
• School pupils, students, post-graduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake trips for the purpose of study or educational training
• Researchers from third countries travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research, as per specific rules.

Please visit the UDI website for more information about which groups that are exempted and entitled to a reduced fee.

Family Reunification:

Application for family reunification permit: For visa fee, please click here to the website of the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) in Norway. (English) (Pay in NOK)

Work and Study Permits:

Application for work permit: For visa fee, please click here to the website of the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) in Norway. (English) (Pay in NOK)

Application for students, researchers with own funds and au-pairs: For visa fee, please click here to the website of the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) in Norway. (English) (Pay in NOK)

The following are exempt from this fee:

• Children below the age of 18 years.
• Application from foreign citizens included in the regulations for residence permit in the EEA Agreement or the EFTA Convention, according to the Immigration Regulation §§174-189a, or renewal of such permit.
• Application for refuge or renewal of permit for foreign citizen that has been granted refuge, or is protected according to the Immigration Act §15, 1.
• here is no fee for processing appeals.

Logistic Fees

China - VFS Service fee is EUR 6.5/ RMB 51 per person (non-refundable) with effective from 1st Jan 2024, inclusive of Service Taxes.

Resubmission Courier Charge (mandatory for the approved short-term cases) – EUR4.55 / RMB 35 per person (inclusive of Service Taxes). Please note this fee is not applicable for Visa Application Centre in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.

Please note: the logistic fees can be paid in cash, or by mobile payment.

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

For documents need to be translated into English, only machine-printing translation copies are accepted. Hand-written translation copies are not accepted. All documents submitted should be A4 format.

Multiple entry visas with maximum 90 days validity:

A Schengen visa is generally issued for a single entry. If the applicant plans to travel outside the Schengen area and return within the period of the visa, the box for “Two entries” or “Multiple entries” must be ticked off in the visa application form. The Consulate will then assess if there is a genuine need for a multiple entry visa.

The application must be accompanied by an explanation of why two or more entries are required. The explanation should be presented both in the letter from the employer and in the invitation letter from the reference.

Multiple entry visas with up to one year validity:

A multiple entry visa with a validity of up to one year may in certain cases be granted by the Consulate . For the Consulate to grant such a multiple entry visa all the general requirements for a regular Schengen visa must be fulfilled (valid passport, flight booking, documentation of sufficient funds, travel medical insurance etc.).

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 partners of Norwegian companies that frequently visit Norway.
• Spouses, co-habitants and children of Norwegian citizens living in China.
• Spouses, co-habitants and children of persons with a valid work/- residence permit in Norway
• Foreign officials who are to attend meetings in Norway (official meetings).
• 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 medical insurance valid for the first trip, and make sure to hold a valid travel medical insurance also for the subsequent visits. Please be informed that even with a one-year multiple-entry visa, the applicant cannot stay in the Schengen area more than 90 days within any 6-month period.

An applicant who has been granted a multiple entry visa with a validity of up to 12 months and has complied with the visa regulations, may then apply for a multiple entry visa for two or three years, provided that the need for such a visa is documented. Having been granted a multiple visa for three years, an applicant may then apply for a maximum of five years.

Competent Embassy or Consulate General:

The Embassy or Consulate General of the country of your main destination is the competent authority to deal with the application. If the main destination cannot be determined, the application should be made to the Embassy or Consulate General of the country which the longest visit shall be. If the visits in different Schengen countries are of equal length, the first destination shall be the determining factor.

If you plan to visit more than one Schengen country in the course of one trip, or if you plan several separate trips within a period of two months, you must submit your application to the embassy or consulate of the Member State that is your main destination based on the length of your stay, or the purpose of stay.

If no main destination can be determined, the Member State whose external border the applicant intends to cross first in order to enter the territory of the Member States.

All photos must meet the requirements listed below. If these requirements have not been met, the applicant will have to deliver a new photo that meets the requirements. The photo requirements are the same for children as for adults.

The Photo shall:

• be in sharp focus, clear and with good contrasts
• be printed on quality photo paper with high solution
• be in colours with a white background
• be 40mm in width x 50mm in height
• maximum 6 months old, resemble the applicant
• full-face, facing the camera directly, eyes looking straight at the camera
• show the whole head and the top of the shoulders. The face shall occupy 70-80 % of the picture
• show open eyes that are clearly visible. Hair shall not cover the eyes

Regarding glasses:

Glasses are allowed as long as the eyes are clearly visible.

• the glasses cannot be coloured
• the rim must not cover any part of the eyes
• there cannot be reflection in the glasses

Regarding head-dress:

Religious head-dresses are allowed provided that all details of the face are clearly shown.

• Chin, forehead and both cheeks shall all be clearly visible
• Shadows in the face due to the head-dress are not allowed

Forms listed below must be filled in completely (in English only) and must be signed by the applicant himself/herself.
Visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below. Forms are also available at the visa application centre (free of charge).

According to the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China and other applicable laws and regulations to protect your personal information, VFS Global must obtain the consent from you for the processing of your personal data and proceed with your visa application. Please download, print, fill, sign and submit the consent form along with your visa application form, without which we will not be able to proceed with the application lodgment. Click here

To Download a Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer

OR

• Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
• Select Save Target As from the list
• Save the form on your computer.

Please Note:
Applicants who register their applications online using www.udi.no must pay the application fee with a credit/debit card (MasterCard or Visa card).

Please be informed that all the fees are non-refundable.
The visa fee must be paid when you submit your application.

Application fees applicable as of 2 February 2020:

Short-stay Visa:

Schengen visa (maximum 90 days): 80 EUR

(Visa for children between 6 and 12 years: 40 EUR

The fee is waived for visa applicants in any of the following categories:

• Children under 6 years
• School pupils, students, post-graduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake trips for the purpose of study or educational training
• Researchers from third countries travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research, as per specific rules.

Please visit the UDI website for more information about which groups that are exempted and entitled to a reduced fee.

Family Reunification:

Application for family reunification permit: For visa fee, please click here to the website of the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) in Norway. (English) (Pay in NOK)

Work and Study Permits:

Application for work permit: For visa fee, please click here to the website of the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) in Norway. (English) (Pay in NOK)

Application for students, researchers with own funds and au-pairs: For visa fee, please click here to the website of the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) in Norway. (English) (Pay in NOK)

The following are exempt from this fee:

• Children below the age of 18 years.
• Application from foreign citizens included in the regulations for residence permit in the EEA Agreement or the EFTA Convention, according to the Immigration Regulation §§174-189a, or renewal of such permit.
• Application for refuge or renewal of permit for foreign citizen that has been granted refuge, or is protected according to the Immigration Act §15, 1.
• There is no fee for processing appeals.

Logistic Fees

China - VFS Service fee is EUR 6.5/ RMB 51 per person (non-refundable) with effective from 1st Jan 2024, inclusive of Service Taxes.

Resubmission Courier Charge (mandatory for the approved cases of long-term categories) – EUR4.55 / RMB 35 per person (inclusive of Service Taxes). Please note this fee is not applicable for Visa Application Centre in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.

Please note: the logistic fees can be paid in cash, or by mobile payment.

All documents must be translated by an authorized/certified translator into English or Norwegian in a separate document. It must be stated on the translation who translated the document and when, and all the translated pages must be stamped.

All documents submitted should be in A4 format.

Who can be granted a residence permit as a skilled worker?

Please have a look at UDI's website for more information about how to apply for a residence permit as a skilled worker. Click Here

If you are an ethnic cook please click below link for more information.UDI

Please note that there are specific requirements for Chinese cooks.
Applicants are required to provide copies of both the bio and signature pages of the passport.

Please be informed that in addition to the documents listed on UDI's website, Chinese applicants also need to enclose a copy of hukou with English translation on a separate paper.

All photos must meet the requirements listed below. If these requirements have not been met, the applicant will have to deliver a new photo that meets the requirements. The photo requirements are the same for children as for adults.

The Photo shall:

• be in sharp focus, clear and with good contrasts
• be printed on quality photo paper with high solution
• be in colours with a white background
• be 40mm in width x 50mm in height
• maximum 6 months old, resemble the applicant
• full-face, facing the camera directly, eyes looking straight at the camera
• show the whole head and the top of the shoulders. The face shall occupy 70-80 % of the picture
• show open eyes that are clearly visible. Hair shall not cover the eyes

Regarding glasses:

Glasses are allowed as long as the eyes are clearly visible.

• the glasses cannot be coloured
• the rim must not cover any part of the eyes
• there cannot be reflection in the glasses

Regarding head-dress:

Religious head-dresses are allowed provided that all details of the face are clearly shown.

• Chin, forehead and both cheeks shall all be clearly visible
• Shadows in the face due to the head-dress are not allowed

To download a form, please visit UDI for details.

According to the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China and other applicable laws and regulations to protect your personal information, VFS Global must obtain the consent from you for the processing of your personal data and proceed with your visa application. Please download, print, fill, sign and submit the consent form along with your visa application form, without which we will not be able to proceed with the application lodgment. Click here

Seasonal work is work that can only be carried out during limited parts of the year due to climate variations, fluctuations in the availability of raw materials or other circumstances. Forestry, agriculture, the fish processing industry, plant nurseries and the restaurant and tourism industries are typical seasonal industries. Odd jobs such as carpentry, painting and other maintenance and restoration work are not considered seasonal work. If you are to replace an employee in connection with holidays, this must be clearly stated in your application. There is no requirement as to when during the year holidays can be taken.

Please Note:
Applicants who register their applications online using www.udi.no must pay the application fee with a credit/debit card (MasterCard or Visa card).

Please be informed that all the fees are non-refundable.
The visa fee must be paid when you submit your application.

Application fees applicable as of 2 February 2020:

Short-stay Visa:

Schengen visa (maximum 90 days): 80 EUR

(Visa for children between 6 and 12 years: 40 EUR

The fee is waived for visa applicants in any of the following categories:

• Children under 6 years
• School pupils, students, post-graduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake trips for the purpose of study or educational training
• Researchers from third countries travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research, as per specific rules.

Please visit the UDI website for more information about which groups that are exempted and entitled to a reduced fee.

Family Reunification:

Application for family reunification permit: For visa fee, please click here to the website of the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) in Norway. (English) (Pay in NOK)

Work and Study Permits:

Application for work permit: For visa fee, please click here to the website of the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) in Norway. (English) (Pay in NOK)

Application for students, researchers with own funds and au-pairs: For visa fee, please click here to the website of the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) in Norway. (English) (Pay in NOK)

The following are exempt from this fee:

• Children below the age of 18 years.
• Application from foreign citizens included in the regulations for residence permit in the EEA Agreement or the EFTA Convention, according to the Immigration Regulation §§174-189a, or renewal of such permit.
• Application for refuge or renewal of permit for foreign citizen that has been granted refuge, or is protected according to the Immigration Act §15, 1.
• There is no fee for processing appeals.

Logistic Fees

China - VFS Service fee is EUR 6.5/ RMB 51 per person (non-refundable) with effective from 1st Jan 2024, inclusive of Service Taxes.

Resubmission Courier Charge (mandatory for the approved cases of long-term categories) – EUR4.55 / RMB 35 per person (inclusive of Service Taxes). Please note this fee is not applicable for Visa Application Centre in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.

Please note: the logistic fees can be paid in cash, or by mobile payment.

All documents must be translated by an authorized/certified translator into English or Norwegian in a separate document. It must be stated on the translation who translated the document and when, and all the translated pages must be stamped.

All documents submitted should be in A4 format.

Who can be granted a residence permit as a seasonal worker?

Please have a look at UDI's website for more information about how to apply for a residence permit as a seasonal worker: Click Here
Applicants are required to provide copies of both the bio and signature pages of the passport.

Please be informed that in addition to the documents listed on UDI's website, Chinese applicants also need to enclose a copy of hukou with English translation on a separate paper.

All photos must meet the requirements listed below. If these requirements have not been met, the applicant will have to deliver a new photo that meets the requirements. The photo requirements are the same for children as for adults.

The Photo shall:

• be in sharp focus, clear and with good contrasts
• be printed on quality photo paper with high solution
• be in colours with a white background
• be 40mm in width x 50mm in height
• maximum 6 months old, resemble the applicant
• full-face, facing the camera directly, eyes looking straight at the camera
• show the whole head and the top of the shoulders. The face shall occupy 70-80 % of the picture
• show open eyes that are clearly visible. Hair shall not cover the eyes

Regarding glasses:

Glasses are allowed as long as the eyes are clearly visible.

• the glasses cannot be coloured
• the rim must not cover any part of the eyes
• there cannot be reflection in the glasses

Regarding head-dress:

Religious head-dresses are allowed provided that all details of the face are clearly shown.

• Chin, forehead and both cheeks shall all be clearly visible
• Shadows in the face due to the head-dress are not allowed

To download a form, please visit UDI for details.

According to the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China and other applicable laws and regulations to protect your personal information, VFS Global must obtain the consent from you for the processing of your personal data and proceed with your visa application. Please download, print, fill, sign and submit the consent form along with your visa application form, without which we will not be able to proceed with the application lodgment. Click here

Please Note:
Applicants who register their applications online using www.udi.no must pay the application fee with a credit/debit card (MasterCard or Visa card).

Please be informed that all the fees are non-refundable.
The visa fee must be paid when you submit your application.

Application fees applicable as of 2 February 2020:

Short-stay Visa:

Schengen visa (maximum 90 days): 80 EUR

(Visa for children between 6 and 12 years: 40 EUR

The fee is waived for visa applicants in any of the following categories:

• Children under 6 years
• School pupils, students, post-graduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake trips for the purpose of study or educational training
• Researchers from third countries travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research, as per specific rules.

Please visit the UDI website for more information about which groups that are exempted and entitled to a reduced fee.

Family Reunification:

Application for family reunification permit: For visa fee, please click here to the website of the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) in Norway. (English) (Pay in NOK)

Work and Study Permits:

Application for work permit: For visa fee, please click here to the website of the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) in Norway. (English) (Pay in NOK)

Application for students, researchers with own funds and au-pairs: For visa fee, please click here to the website of the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) in Norway. (English) (Pay in NOK)

The following are exempt from this fee:

• Children below the age of 18 years.
• Application from foreign citizens included in the regulations for residence permit in the EEA Agreement or the EFTA Convention, according to the Immigration Regulation §§174-189a, or renewal of such permit.
• Application for refuge or renewal of permit for foreign citizen that has been granted refuge, or is protected according to the Immigration Act §15, 1.
• There is no fee for processing appeals.

Logistic Fees

China - VFS Service fee is EUR 6.5/ RMB 51 per person (non-refundable) with effective from 1st Jan 2024, inclusive of Service Taxes.

Resubmission Courier Charge (mandatory for the approved cases of long-term categories) – EUR4.55 / RMB 35 per person (inclusive of Service Taxes). Please note this fee is not applicable for Visa Application Centre in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.

Please note: the logistic fees can be paid in cash, or by mobile payment.

All documents must be translated by an authorized/certified translator into English or Norwegian in a separate document. It must be stated on the translation who translated the document and when, and all the translated pages must be stamped.

All documents submitted should be in A4 format.

Who can be granted a residence permit as an au-pair?

Please have a look at UDI's website for more information about how to apply for a residence permit as an au-pair: Click Here

Applicants are required to provide copies of both the bio and signature pages of the passport.
Please be informed that in addition to the documents listed on UDI's website, Chinese applicants also need to enclose a copy of hukou with English translation on a separate paper

Please note that for non-Chinese applicants applying in Hong Kong, applicants need to present valid Hong Kong work contract and ID card.

All photos must meet the requirements listed below. If these requirements have not been met, the applicant will have to deliver a new photo that meets the requirements. The photo requirements are the same for children as for adults.

The Photo shall:

• be in sharp focus, clear and with good contrasts
• be printed on quality photo paper with high solution
• be in colours with a white background
• be 40mm in width x 50mm in height
• maximum 6 months old, resemble the applicant
• full-face, facing the camera directly, eyes looking straight at the camera
• show the whole head and the top of the shoulders. The face shall occupy 70-80 % of the picture
• show open eyes that are clearly visible. Hair shall not cover the eyes

Regarding glasses:

Glasses are allowed as long as the eyes are clearly visible.

• the glasses cannot be coloured
• the rim must not cover any part of the eyes
• there cannot be reflection in the glasses

Regarding head-dress:

Religious head-dresses are allowed provided that all details of the face are clearly shown.

• Chin, forehead and both cheeks shall all be clearly visible
• Shadows in the face due to the head-dress are not allowed

To download a form, please visit UDI for details.

According to the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China and other applicable laws and regulations to protect your personal information, VFS Global must obtain the consent from you for the processing of your personal data and proceed with your visa application. Please download, print, fill, sign and submit the consent form along with your visa application form, without which we will not be able to proceed with the application lodgment. Click here

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.

All applications will be forwarded to the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration.

Please Note:
Applicants who register their applications online using www.udi.no must pay the application fee with a credit/debit card (MasterCard or Visa card).

Please be informed that all the fees are non-refundable.
The visa fee must be paid when you submit your application.

Application fees applicable as of 2 February 2020:

Short-stay Visa:

Schengen visa (maximum 90 days): 80 EUR

(Visa for children between 6 and 12 years: 40 EUR

The fee is waived for visa applicants in any of the following categories:

• Children under 6 years
• School pupils, students, post-graduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake trips for the purpose of study or educational training
• Researchers from third countries travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research, as per specific rules.

Please visit the UDI website for more information about which groups that are exempted and entitled to a reduced fee.

Family Reunification:

Application for family reunification permit: For visa fee, please click here to the website of the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) in Norway. (English) (Pay in NOK)

Work and Study Permits:

Application for work permit: For visa fee, please click here to the website of the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) in Norway. (English) (Pay in NOK)

Application for students, researchers with own funds and au-pairs: For visa fee, please click here to the website of the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) in Norway. (English) (Pay in NOK)

The following are exempt from this fee:

• Children below the age of 18 years.
• Application from foreign citizens included in the regulations for residence permit in the EEA Agreement or the EFTA Convention, according to the Immigration Regulation §§174-189a, or renewal of such permit.
• Application for refuge or renewal of permit for foreign citizen that has been granted refuge, or is protected according to the Immigration Act §15, 1.
• There is no fee for processing appeals.

Logistic Fees

China - VFS Service fee is EUR 6.5/ RMB 51 per person (non-refundable) with effective from 1st Jan 2024, inclusive of Service Taxes.

Resubmission Courier Charge (mandatory for the approved cases of long-term categories) – EUR4.55 / RMB 35 per person (inclusive of Service Taxes). Please note this fee is not applicable for Visa Application Centre in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.

Please note: the logistic fees can be paid in cash, or by mobile payment.

Before you start to prepare your application please read carefully about family reunion here.

All documents must be translated by an authorized/certified translator into English or Norwegian in a separate document. It must be stated on the translation who translated the document and when, and all the translated pages must be stamped.

All documents submitted should be in A4 format.

Documents required:

• 2 recent passport photos
• Copies of the bio & signature pages of passport. (please provide two sets of copies)
• Cover letter (signed by the applicant) and receipt from the Application Portal.
• Check list and the relevant documents listed in the check list (only English or Norwegian)
• Questionnaire (only English or Norwegian)

Check lists and questionnaires:

Please visit UDI for checklist and questionnaire for the type of residence permit you are appling for.

All photos must meet the requirements listed below. If these requirements have not been met, the applicant will have to deliver a new photo that meets the requirements. The photo requirements are the same for children as for adults.

The Photo shall:

• be in sharp focus, clear and with good contrasts
• be printed on quality photo paper with high solution
• be in colours with a white background
• be 40mm in width x 50mm in height
• maximum 6 months old, resemble the applicant
• full-face, facing the camera directly, eyes looking straight at the camera
• show the whole head and the top of the shoulders. The face shall occupy 70-80 % of the picture
• show open eyes that are clearly visible. Hair shall not cover the eyes

Regarding glasses:

Glasses are allowed as long as the eyes are clearly visible.

• the glasses cannot be coloured
• the rim must not cover any part of the eyes
• there cannot be reflection in the glasses

Regarding head-dress:

Religious head-dresses are allowed provided that all details of the face are clearly shown.

• Chin, forehead and both cheeks shall all be clearly visible
• Shadows in the face due to the head-dress are not allowed

To download a form, please visit UDI for details.

According to the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China and other applicable laws and regulations to protect your personal information, VFS Global must obtain the consent from you for the processing of your personal data and proceed with your visa application. Please download, print, fill, sign and submit the consent form along with your visa application form, without which we will not be able to proceed with the application lodgment. Click here

This permit entitles you as a parent to visit your children living in Norway for up to nine months. The permit does not entitle you to work in Norway, and you must return to your home country when the residence permit expires. You can travel into and out of Norway for as long as the permit is valid. The permit cannot be renewed, but you may be granted a new nine-month permit when you have stayed outside Norway for at least one year. If you have visited Norway in the meantime (for example on a visa), the one-year period is extended by a period equal to the duration of the visit.

All applications will be forwarded to the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration.

Please Note:
Applicants who register their applications online using www.udi.no must pay the application fee with a credit/debit card (MasterCard or Visa card).

Please be informed that all the fees are non-refundable.
The visa fee must be paid when you submit your application.

Application fees applicable as of 2 February 2020:

Short-stay Visa:

Schengen visa (maximum 90 days): 80 EUR

(Visa for children between 6 and 12 years: 40 EUR

The fee is waived for visa applicants in any of the following categories:

• Children under 6 years
• School pupils, students, post-graduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake trips for the purpose of study or educational training
• Researchers from third countries travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research, as per specific rules.

Please visit the UDI website for more information about which groups that are exempted and entitled to a reduced fee.

Family Reunification:

Application for family reunification permit: For visa fee, please click here to the website of the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) in Norway. (English) (Pay in NOK)

Work and Study Permits:

Application for work permit: For visa fee, please click here to the website of the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) in Norway. (English) (Pay in NOK)

Application for students, researchers with own funds and au-pairs: For visa fee, please click here to the website of the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) in Norway. (English) (Pay in NOK)

The following are exempt from this fee:

• Children below the age of 18 years.
• Application from foreign citizens included in the regulations for residence permit in the EEA Agreement or the EFTA Convention, according to the Immigration Regulation §§174-189a, or renewal of such permit.
• Application for refuge or renewal of permit for foreign citizen that has been granted refuge, or is protected according to the Immigration Act §15, 1.
• There is no fee for processing appeals.

Logistic Fees

China - VFS Service fee is EUR 6.5/ RMB 51 per person (non-refundable) with effective from 1st Jan 2024, inclusive of Service Taxes.

Resubmission Courier Charge (mandatory for the approved cases of long-term categories) – EUR4.55 / RMB 35 per person (inclusive of Service Taxes). Please note this fee is not applicable for Visa Application Centre in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.

Please note: the logistic fees can be paid in cash, or by mobile payment.

Before you start to prepare your application please read carefully about family reunion here.

All documents must be translated by an authorized/certified translator into English or Norwegian in a separate document. It must be stated on the translation who translated the document and when, and all the translated pages must be stamped.

All documents submitted should be in A4 format.

Check lists and questionnaires:

Please visit UDI for checklist and questionnaire for the type of residence permit you are applying for.

Note! Please be informed that in addition to the documents listed in the checklist, Chinese applicants also need to enclose a copy of hukou (all information pages) with English translation on a separate paper.

All photos must meet the requirements listed below. If these requirements have not been met, the applicant will have to deliver a new photo that meets the requirements. The photo requirements are the same for children as for adults.

The Photo shall:

• be in sharp focus, clear and with good contrasts
• be printed on quality photo paper with high solution
• be in colours with a white background
• be 40mm in width x 50mm in height
• maximum 6 months old, resemble the applicant
• full-face, facing the camera directly, eyes looking straight at the camera
• show the whole head and the top of the shoulders. The face shall occupy 70-80 % of the picture
• show open eyes that are clearly visible. Hair shall not cover the eyes

Regarding glasses:

Glasses are allowed as long as the eyes are clearly visible.

• the glasses cannot be coloured
• the rim must not cover any part of the eyes
• there cannot be reflection in the glasses

Regarding head-dress:

Religious head-dresses are allowed provided that all details of the face are clearly shown.

• Chin, forehead and both cheeks shall all be clearly visible
• Shadows in the face due to the head-dress are not allowed

To download a form, please visit UDI for details.

According to the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China and other applicable laws and regulations to protect your personal information, VFS Global must obtain the consent from you for the processing of your personal data and proceed with your visa application. Please download, print, fill, sign and submit the consent form along with your visa application form, without which we will not be able to proceed with the application lodgment. Click here

If you are planning to get married in Norway, you can apply for a residence permit to enter into marriage (fiancé permit). The purpose of this permit is to enable you to get married in Norway. The permit is valid for six months. You must live with your fiancé in Norway during this period. If you do not get married in the course of six months, you must leave Norway. After you have married, you must apply for family immigration with your spouse to be able to stay in Norway. You must apply for family immigration prior to the expiry of your fiancé permit, and you can stay in Norway while your application is being processed.

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All applications will be forwarded to the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration.

Please Note:
Applicants who register their applications online using www.udi.no must pay the application fee with a credit/debit card (MasterCard or Visa card).

Please be informed that all the fees are non-refundable.
The visa fee must be paid when you submit your application.

Application fees applicable as of 2 February 2020:

Short-stay Visa:

Schengen visa (maximum 90 days): 80 EUR

(Visa for children between 6 and 12 years: 40 EUR

The fee is waived for visa applicants in any of the following categories:

• Children under 6 years
• School pupils, students, post-graduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake trips for the purpose of study or educational training
• Researchers from third countries travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research, as per specific rules.

Please visit the UDI website for more information about which groups that are exempted and entitled to a reduced fee.

Family Reunification:

Application for family reunification permit: For visa fee, please click here to the website of the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) in Norway. (English) (Pay in NOK)

Work and Study Permits:

Application for work permit: For visa fee, please click here to the website of the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) in Norway. (English) (Pay in NOK)

Application for students, researchers with own funds and au-pairs: For visa fee, please click here to the website of the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) in Norway. (English) (Pay in NOK)

The following are exempt from this fee:

• Children below the age of 18 years.
• Application from foreign citizens included in the regulations for residence permit in the EEA Agreement or the EFTA Convention, according to the Immigration Regulation §§174-189a, or renewal of such permit.
• Application for refuge or renewal of permit for foreign citizen that has been granted refuge, or is protected according to the Immigration Act §15, 1.
• There is no fee for processing appeals.

Logistic Fees

China - VFS Service fee is EUR 6.5/ RMB 51 per person (non-refundable) with effective from 1st Jan 2024, inclusive of Service Taxes.

Resubmission Courier Charge (mandatory for the approved cases of long-term categories) – EUR4.55 / RMB 35 per person (inclusive of Service Taxes). Please note this fee is not applicable for Visa Application Centre in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.

Please note: the logistic fees can be paid in cash, or by mobile payment.

Before you start to prepare your application please read carefully about family reunion here.

All documents must be translated by an authorized/certified translator into English or Norwegian in a separate document. It must be stated on the translation who translated the document and when, and all the translated pages must be stamped.

All documents submitted should be in A4 format.

Check lists and questionnaires:

Please visit UDI for checklist and questionnaire for the type of residence permit you are applying for.

Note! Please be informed that in addition to the documents listed in the checklist, Chinese applicants also need to enclose a copy of hukou (all information pages) with English translation on a separate paper.

All photos must meet the requirements listed below. If these requirements have not been met, the applicant will have to deliver a new photo that meets the requirements. The photo requirements are the same for children as for adults.

The Photo shall:

• be in sharp focus, clear and with good contrasts
• be printed on quality photo paper with high solution
• be in colours with a white background
• be 40mm in width x 50mm in height
• maximum 6 months old, resemble the applicant
• full-face, facing the camera directly, eyes looking straight at the camera
• show the whole head and the top of the shoulders. The face shall occupy 70-80 % of the picture
• show open eyes that are clearly visible. Hair shall not cover the eyes

Regarding glasses:

Glasses are allowed as long as the eyes are clearly visible.

• the glasses cannot be coloured
• the rim must not cover any part of the eyes
• there cannot be reflection in the glasses

Regarding head-dress:

Religious head-dresses are allowed provided that all details of the face are clearly shown.

• Chin, forehead and both cheeks shall all be clearly visible
• Shadows in the face due to the head-dress are not allowed

To download a form, please visit UDI for details.

According to the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China and other applicable laws and regulations to protect your personal information, VFS Global must obtain the consent from you for the processing of your personal data and proceed with your visa application. Please download, print, fill, sign and submit the consent form along with your visa application form, without which we will not be able to proceed with the application lodgment. Click here

If your spouse is living in Norway, you can apply for a family immigration permit to come and live together with him or her.

All applications will be forwarded to the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration.

Please Note:
Applicants who register their applications online using www.udi.no must pay the application fee with a credit/debit card (MasterCard or Visa card).

Please be informed that all the fees are non-refundable.
The visa fee must be paid when you submit your application.

Application fees applicable as of 2 February 2020:

Short-stay Visa:

Schengen visa (maximum 90 days): 80 EUR

(Visa for children between 6 and 12 years: 40 EUR

The fee is waived for visa applicants in any of the following categories:

• Children under 6 years
• School pupils, students, post-graduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake trips for the purpose of study or educational training
• Researchers from third countries travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research, as per specific rules.

Please visit the UDI website for more information about which groups that are exempted and entitled to a reduced fee.

Family Reunification:

Application for family reunification permit: For visa fee, please click here to the website of the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) in Norway. (English) (Pay in NOK)

Work and Study Permits:

Application for work permit: For visa fee, please click here to the website of the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) in Norway. (English) (Pay in NOK)

Application for students, researchers with own funds and au-pairs: For visa fee, please click here to the website of the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) in Norway. (English) (Pay in NOK)

The following are exempt from this fee:

• Children below the age of 18 years.
• Application from foreign citizens included in the regulations for residence permit in the EEA Agreement or the EFTA Convention, according to the Immigration Regulation §§174-189a, or renewal of such permit.
• Application for refuge or renewal of permit for foreign citizen that has been granted refuge, or is protected according to the Immigration Act §15, 1.
• There is no fee for processing appeals.

Logistic Fees

China - VFS Service fee is EUR 6.5/ RMB 51 per person (non-refundable) with effective from 1st Jan 2024, inclusive of Service Taxes.

Resubmission Courier Charge (mandatory for the approved cases of long-term categories) – EUR4.55 / RMB 35 per person (inclusive of Service Taxes). Please note this fee is not applicable for Visa Application Centre in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.

Please note: the logistic fees can be paid in cash, or by mobile payment.

Before you start to prepare your application please read carefully about family reunion here.

All documents must be translated by an authorized/certified translator into English or Norwegian in a separate document. It must be stated on the translation who translated the document and when, and all the translated pages must be stamped.

All documents submitted should be in A4 format.

Check lists and questionnaires:

Please visit UDI for checklist and questionnaire for the type of residence permit you are applying for.

Note! Please be informed that in addition to the documents listed in the checklist, Chinese applicants also need to enclose a copy of hukou (all information pages) with English translation on a separate paper.

All photos must meet the requirements listed below. If these requirements have not been met, the applicant will have to deliver a new photo that meets the requirements. The photo requirements are the same for children as for adults.

The Photo shall:

• be in sharp focus, clear and with good contrasts
• be printed on quality photo paper with high solution
• be in colours with a white background
• be 40mm in width x 50mm in height
• maximum 6 months old, resemble the applicant
• full-face, facing the camera directly, eyes looking straight at the camera
• show the whole head and the top of the shoulders. The face shall occupy 70-80 % of the picture
• show open eyes that are clearly visible. Hair shall not cover the eyes

Regarding glasses:

Glasses are allowed as long as the eyes are clearly visible.

• the glasses cannot be coloured
• the rim must not cover any part of the eyes
• there cannot be reflection in the glasses

Regarding head-dress:

Religious head-dresses are allowed provided that all details of the face are clearly shown.

• Chin, forehead and both cheeks shall all be clearly visible
• Shadows in the face due to the head-dress are not allowed

To download a form, please visit UDI for details.

According to the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China and other applicable laws and regulations to protect your personal information, VFS Global must obtain the consent from you for the processing of your personal data and proceed with your visa application. Please download, print, fill, sign and submit the consent form along with your visa application form, without which we will not be able to proceed with the application lodgment. Click here

For stays over 90 days, applicant must apply for a national visa according to the purpose of the stay.
All applications will be forwarded to the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration.

Please Note:
Applicants who register their applications online using www.udi.no must pay the application fee with a credit/debit card (MasterCard or Visa card).

Please be informed that all the fees are non-refundable.
The visa fee must be paid when you submit your application.

Application fees applicable as of 2 February 2020:

Short-stay Visa:

Schengen visa (maximum 90 days): 80 EUR

(Visa for children between 6 and 12 years: 40 EUR

The fee is waived for visa applicants in any of the following categories:

• Children under 6 years
• School pupils, students, post-graduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake trips for the purpose of study or educational training
• Researchers from third countries travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research, as per specific rules.

Please visit the UDI website for more information about which groups that are exempted and entitled to a reduced fee.

Family Reunification:

Application for family reunification permit: For visa fee, please click here to the website of the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) in Norway. (English) (Pay in NOK)

Work and Study Permits:

Application for work permit: For visa fee, please click here to the website of the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) in Norway. (English) (Pay in NOK)

Application for students, researchers with own funds and au-pairs: For visa fee, please click here to the website of the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) in Norway. (English) (Pay in NOK)

The following are exempt from this fee:

• Children below the age of 18 years.
• Application from foreign citizens included in the regulations for residence permit in the EEA Agreement or the EFTA Convention, according to the Immigration Regulation §§174-189a, or renewal of such permit.
• Application for refuge or renewal of permit for foreign citizen that has been granted refuge, or is protected according to the Immigration Act §15, 1.
• There is no fee for processing appeals.

Logistic Fees

China - VFS Service fee is EUR 6.5/ RMB 51 per person (non-refundable) with effective from 1st Jan 2024, inclusive of Service Taxes.

Resubmission Courier Charge (mandatory for the approved cases of long-term categories) – EUR4.55 / RMB 35 per person (inclusive of Service Taxes). Please note this fee is not applicable for Visa Application Centre in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.

Please note: the logistic fees can be paid in cash, or by mobile payment.

Who can be granted a residence permit as a student?

Please have a look at UDI's website for more information about how to apply for a residence permit as a student: Click Here

All documents must be translated by an authorized/certified translator into English or Norwegian in a separate document. It must be stated on the translation who translated the document and when, and all the translated pages must be stamped.

All documents submitted should be in A4 format.

Applicants are required to provide copies of both the bio and signature pages of the passport.

Please be informed that in addition to the documents listed on UDI's website, Chinese applicants also need to enclose a copy of hukou with English translation on a separate paper.

All photos must meet the requirements listed below. If these requirements have not been met, the applicant will have to deliver a new photo that meets the requirements. The photo requirements are the same for children as for adults.

The Photo shall:

• be in sharp focus, clear and with good contrasts
• be printed on quality photo paper with high solution
• be in colours with a white background
• be 40mm in width x 50mm in height
• maximum 6 months old, resemble the applicant
• full-face, facing the camera directly, eyes looking straight at the camera
• show the whole head and the top of the shoulders. The face shall occupy 70-80 % of the picture
• show open eyes that are clearly visible. Hair shall not cover the eyes

Regarding glasses:

Glasses are allowed as long as the eyes are clearly visible.

• the glasses cannot be coloured
• the rim must not cover any part of the eyes
• there cannot be reflection in the glasses

Regarding head-dress:

Religious head-dresses are allowed provided that all details of the face are clearly shown.

• Chin, forehead and both cheeks shall all be clearly visible
• Shadows in the face due to the head-dress are not allowed

To download a form, please visit UDI for details.

According to the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China and other applicable laws and regulations to protect your personal information, VFS Global must obtain the consent from you for the processing of your personal data and proceed with your visa application. Please download, print, fill, sign and submit the consent form along with your visa application form, without which we will not be able to proceed with the application lodgment. Click here