Visa Information

Please Note:
Applicants should register their applications online using the Application Portal and pay the application fee with a credit/debit card (MasterCard or Visa card). The visa fee will be charged in EUR.

Please be informed that all the fees are non-refundable.

The visa fee must be paid when you submit your application.

Application fees applicable of this month:

Short-stay Visa:

Schengen visa (maximum 90 days): 90 EUR

Visa for children between 6 and 12 years: 45 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.

There is no fee for processing appeals

Logistic Fees

China - VFS Service fee is EUR 6.5/ RMB 54 per person (non-refundable) with effective from 1st September 2025, inclusive of Service Taxes.

The applicant may request to have the passport returned from the embassy while the application is being processed. If the applicant later resubmits the passport for issuance of visa, VFS may request the applicant to pay 4.55 EUR to cover the Resubmission Courier.

Please note this fee is not applicable for Visa Application Centre in Beijing, Shanghai.

Please note: the logistic fees can be paid in cash, by Wechat Pay, Credit Card and Debit Card at Shanghai visa application centre. Hangzhou visa application centre only accepts cash and Wechat pay.

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, the application will be evaluated based on the submitted documents. All documents must be presented in original, but will be returned to the applicant if copy is provided. This includes notarized documents, insurance, guarantee form, etc.

The documents required in English/Norwegian version will be marked in the following list.

Note: The application should be handed in at the visa centre in the following order:

Checklist

For other nationals: copy of valid Chinese residence permit.

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

According to article 20 of the Visa Code, all passports, except diplomatic and service/official passports, shall be stamped by the Embassy/Consulate showing the date and place of submitting the visa application. However, this stamp has no legal implications.

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.

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 light background
• be 2 inch photo (refer to the photo size on the passport)
• 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(refer to the proportion of the photo size on the passport)
• show open eyes that are clearly visible. Hair shall not cover the eyes
• be genuine and not to be edited in any revision software e.g. Photoshop

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.

Please note that application form for Schengen visa should be signed twice. Application forms with one signature would not be accepted.

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 should register their applications online using the Application Portal and pay the application fee with a credit/debit card (MasterCard or Visa card). The visa fee will be charged in EUR.

Please be informed that all the fees are non-refundable.

The visa fee must be paid when you submit your application.

Application fees applicable of this month:

Short-stay Visa:

Schengen visa (maximum 90 days): 90 EUR

Visa for children between 6 and 12 years: 45 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.
• There is no fee for processing appeals.

Logistic Fees

China - VFS Service fee is EUR 6.5/ RMB 54 per person (non-refundable) with effective from 1st September 2025, inclusive of Service Taxes.

The applicant may request to have the passport returned from the embassy while the application is being processed. If the applicant later resubmits the passport for issuance of visa, VFS may request the applicant to pay 4.55 EUR to cover the Resubmission Courier.

Please note this fee is not applicable for Visa Application Centre in Beijing, Shanghai.

Please note: the logistic fees can be paid in cash, by Wechat Pay, Credit Card and Debit Card at Shanghai visa application centre. Hangzhou visa application centre only accepts cash and Wechat pay.

Individual Tourism:

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

The Embassy/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, the application will be evaluated based on the submitted documents. All documents must be presented in original, but will be returned to the applicant if copy is provided. This includes notarized documents, insurance, guarantee form, etc.

The documents required in English/Norwegian version will be marked in the following list.

Note: The application should be handed in at the visa centre in the following order:

Checklist

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 light background
• be 2 inch photo (refer to the photo size on the passport)
• 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(refer to the proportion of the photo size on the passport)
• show open eyes that are clearly visible. Hair shall not cover the eyes
• be genuine and not to be edited in any revision software e.g. Photoshop

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.

Please note that application form for Schengen visa should be signed twice. Application forms with one signature would not be accepted.

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 should register their applications online using the Application Portal and pay the application fee with a credit/debit card (MasterCard or Visa card). The visa fee will be charged in EUR.

Please be informed that all the fees are non-refundable.

The visa fee must be paid when you submit your application.

Application fees applicable of this month:

Short-stay Visa:

Schengen visa (maximum 90 days): 90 EUR

Visa for children between 6 and 12 years: 45 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.
• There is no fee for processing appeals.

Logistic Fees

China - VFS Service fee is EUR 6.5/ RMB 54 per person (non-refundable) with effective from 1st September 2025, inclusive of Service Taxes.

The applicant may request to have the passport returned from the embassy while the application is being processed. If the applicant later resubmits the passport for issuance of visa, VFS may request the applicant to pay 4.55 EUR to cover the Resubmission Courier.

Please note this fee is not applicable for Visa Application Centre in Beijing, Shanghai.

Please note: the logistic fees can be paid in cash, by Wechat Pay, Credit Card and Debit Card at Shanghai visa application centre. Hangzhou visa application centre only accepts cash and Wechat pay.

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 the application will be evaluated based on the submitted documents. All documents must be presented in original, but will be returned to the applicant if copy is provided. This includes notarized documents, insurance, guarantee form, etc.

The documents required in English/Norwegian version will be marked in the following list.

Note: The application should be handed in at the visa centre in the following order:

Checklist

For other nationals: copy of valid Chinese residence permit.

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

According to article 20 of the Visa Code, all passports, except diplomatic and service/official passports, shall be stamped by the Embassy/Consulate showing the date and place of submitting the visa application. However, this stamp has no legal implications.

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.

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 light background
• be 2 inch photo (refer to the photo size on the passport)
• 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(refer to the proportion of the photo size on the passport)
• show open eyes that are clearly visible. Hair shall not cover the eyes
• be genuine and not to be edited in any revision software e.g. Photoshop

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

The processing time for visa applications is normally up to 15 calendar days after the Consulate has received the application. The decision period may be extended to 45 days when further consideration is needed.

Please note that the processing time is counted from the date the Consulate receives the application, not the date the application is submitted at the Norwegian Visa Application Centre. Applications will usually be transferred to the Consulate the next working day.

Forms listed below must be filled in completely (in English only) and must be signed by the applicant himself/herself.
Please note that application form for Schengen visa should be signed twice. Application forms with one signature would not be accepted.
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 should register their applications online using the Application Portal and pay the application fee with a credit/debit card (MasterCard or Visa card). The visa fee will be charged in EUR.

Please be informed that all the fees are non-refundable.

The visa fee must be paid when you submit your application.

Application fees applicable of this month:

Short-stay Visa:

Schengen visa (maximum 90 days): 90 EUR

Visa for children between 6 and 12 years: 45 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.
• There is no fee for processing appeals.

Logistic Fees

China - VFS Service fee is EUR 6.5/ RMB 54 per person (non-refundable) with effective from 1st September 2025, inclusive of Service Taxes.

The applicant may request to have the passport returned from the embassy while the application is being processed. If the applicant later resubmits the passport for issuance of visa, VFS may request the applicant to pay 4.55 EUR to cover the Resubmission Courier.

Please note this fee is not applicable for Visa Application Centre in Beijing, Shanghai.

Please note: the logistic fees can be paid in cash, by Wechat Pay, Credit Card and Debit Card at Shanghai visa application centre. Hangzhou visa application centre only accepts cash and Wechat pay.

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, The application will be evaluated based on the submitted documents. All documents must be presented in original, but will be returned to the applicant if copy is provided. This includes notarized documents, insurance, guarantee form, etc.

The documents required in English/Norwegian version will be marked in the following list.

Note: The application should be submitted in the following order:

Checklist

For other nationals: copy of valid Chinese residence permit.

Note: The Embassy/Consulate reserves the right to request additional information/documentation and, if deemed necessary, to interview the applicant.
According to article 20 of the Visa Code, all passports, except diplomatic and service/official passports, shall be stamped by the Embassy/Consulate showing the date and place of submitting the visa application. However, this stamp has no legal implications.
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.

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 light background
• be 2 inch photo (refer to the photo size on the passport)
• 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(refer to the proportion of the photo size on the passport)
• show open eyes that are clearly visible. Hair shall not cover the eyes
• be genuine and not to be edited in any revision software e.g. Photoshop

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

The processing time for visa applications is normally up to 15 calendar days after the Consulate has received the application. The decision period may be extended to 45 days when further consideration is needed.

Please note that the processing time is counted from the date the Consulate receives the application, not the date the application is submitted at the Norwegian Visa Application Centre. Applications will usually be transferred to the Consulate the next working day.

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

Please note that application form for Schengen visa should be signed twice. Application forms with one signature would not be accepted.

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.

Multiple entry visas with maximum 90 days validity:

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

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 for Business travelers 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.

Please Note:
Applicants should register their applications online using the Application Portal and pay the application fee with a credit/debit card (MasterCard or Visa card). The visa fee will be charged in EUR.

Please be informed that all the fees are non-refundable.

The visa fee must be paid when you submit your application.

Application fees applicable of this month:

Short-stay Visa:

Schengen visa (maximum 90 days): 90 EUR

Visa for children between 6 and 12 years: 45 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.
• There is no fee for processing appeals.

Logistic Fees

China - VFS Service fee is EUR 6.5/ RMB 54 per person (non-refundable) with effective from 1st September 2025, inclusive of Service Taxes.

The applicant may request to have the passport returned from the embassy while the application is being processed. If the applicant later resubmits the passport for issuance of visa, VFS may request the applicant to pay 4.55 EUR to cover the Resubmission Courier.

Please note this fee is not applicable for Visa Application Centre in Beijing, Shanghai.

Please note: the logistic fees can be paid in cash, by Wechat Pay, Credit Card and Debit Card at Shanghai visa application centre. Hangzhou visa application centre only accepts cash and Wechat pay.

ADS Group Tourist Visa:

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

ADS visas are issued to 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, the application will be evaluated based on the submitted documents. All documents must be presented in original, but will be returned to the applicant if copy is provided. This includes notarized documents, insurance, guarantee form, etc.

The documents required in English/Norwegian will be marked in the following list.

Note: The application should be handed in at the visa centre in the following order:

Checklist

All photocopies submitted should be in A4 format.
After returning to China, boarding pass and passport must be presented to the Embassy/Consulate-General of Norway via the travel agency within 5 days after the trip. For list of designated travel agencies in China see list on China National Tourism Administrations web-page: Click Here (Chinese)

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 light background
• be 2 inch photo (refer to the photo size on the passport)
• 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(refer to the proportion of the photo size on the passport)
• show open eyes that are clearly visible. Hair shall not cover the eyes
• be genuine and not to be edited in any revision software e.g. Photoshop

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.

Please note that application form for Schengen visa should be signed twice. Application forms with one signature would not be accepted.

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 shall register their applications online using the Application Portal and pay the application fee with a credit/debit card (MasterCard or Visa card). The visa fee will be charged in EUR.
Application fees applicable as of 01 February 2020:

Family Reunification:

Application for family reunification permit: please visit UDI for family reunification permit visa fee

Work and Study Permits:

Application for work permit: please visit UDI for work permit visa fee

Application for students, researchers with own funds and au-pairs: please visit UDI for students, researchers with own funds and au-pairs visa fee

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 54 per person (non-refundable) with effective from 1st September 2025, inclusive of Service Taxes.

The applicant may request to have the passport returned from the embassy while the application is being processed. If the applicant later resubmits the passport for issuance of visa, VFS may request the applicant to pay 4.55 EUR to cover the Resubmission Courier.

Please note this fee is not applicable for Visa Application Centre in Beijing, Shanghai.

Please note: the logistic fees can be paid in cash, by Wechat Pay, Credit Card and Debit Card at Shanghai visa application centre. Hangzhou visa application centre only accepts cash and Wechat pay.

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.

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 .

All documents must be translated by a professional translator into English or Norwegian in a separate document.

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 light background
• be 2 inch photo (refer to the photo size on the passport)
• 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(refer to the proportion of the photo size on the passport)
• show open eyes that are clearly visible. Hair shall not cover the eyes
• be genuine and not to be edited in any revision software e.g. Photoshop

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 shall register their applications online using the Application Portal and pay the application fee with a credit/debit card (MasterCard or Visa card). The visa fee will be charged in EUR.
Application fees applicable as of 01 February 2020:

Family Reunification:

Application for family reunification permit: please visit UDI for family reunification permit visa fee

Work and Study Permits:

Application for work permit: please visit UDI for work permit visa fee

Application for students, researchers with own funds and au-pairs: please visit UDI for students researchers with own funds and au-pairs visa fee

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 54 per person (non-refundable) with effective from 1st September 2025, inclusive of Service Taxes.

The applicant may request to have the passport returned from the embassy while the application is being processed. If the applicant later resubmits the passport for issuance of visa, VFS may request the applicant to pay 4.55 EUR to cover the Resubmission Courier.

Please note this fee is not applicable for Visa Application Centre in Beijing, Shanghai.

Please note: the logistic fees can be paid in cash, by Wechat Pay, Credit Card and Debit Card at Shanghai visa application centre. Hangzhou visa application centre only accepts cash and Wechat pay.

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

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 .

All documents must be translated by a professional translator into English or Norwegian in a separate document.

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 light background
• be 2 inch photo (refer to the photo size on the passport)
• 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(refer to the proportion of the photo size on the passport)
• show open eyes that are clearly visible. Hair shall not cover the eyes
• be genuine and not to be edited in any revision software e.g. Photoshop

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 shall register their applications online using the Application Portal and pay the application fee with a credit/debit card (MasterCard or Visa card). The visa fee will be charged in EUR.
Application fees applicable as of 01 February 2020:

Family Reunification:

Application for family reunification permit: please visit UDI for family reunification permit visa fee

Work and Study Permits:

Application for work permit: please visit UDI for work permit visa fee

Application for students, researchers with own funds and au-pairs: please visit UDI for students researchers with own funds and au-pairs visa fee

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 54 per person (non-refundable) with effective from 1st September 2025, inclusive of Service Taxes.

The applicant may request to have the passport returned from the embassy while the application is being processed. If the applicant later resubmits the passport for issuance of visa, VFS may request the applicant to pay 4.55 EUR to cover the Resubmission Courier.

Please note this fee is not applicable for Visa Application Centre in Beijing, Shanghai.

Please note: the logistic fees can be paid in cash, by Wechat Pay, Credit Card and Debit Card at Shanghai visa application centre. Hangzhou visa application centre only accepts cash and Wechat pay.

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 an Au Pair: Click Here

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 .

All documents must be translated by a professional translator into English or Norwegian in a separate document.

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 light background
• be 2 inch photo (refer to the photo size on the passport)
• 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(refer to the proportion of the photo size on the passport)
• show open eyes that are clearly visible. Hair shall not cover the eyes
• be genuine and not to be edited in any revision software e.g. Photoshop

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

Applications will be forwarded to the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration for processing after supporting documents/passports has been submitted.

Please Note:

Applicants should register their applications online using the Application Portal and pay the application fee with a credit/debit card (MasterCard or Visa card). The visa fee will be charged in EUR.
Application fees applicable as of 01 February 2020:

Family Reunification:

Application for family reunification permit: please visit UDI for family reunification visa fee

Work and Study Permits:

Application for work permit: please visit UDI for work permit visa fee

Application for students, researchers with own funds and au-pairs: please visit UDI for students, researchers with own funds and au-pairs visa fee

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 54 per person (non-refundable) with effective from 1st September 2025, inclusive of Service Taxes.

The applicant may request to have the passport returned from the embassy while the application is being processed. If the applicant later resubmits the passport for issuance of visa, VFS may request the applicant to pay 4.55 EUR to cover the Resubmission Courier.

Please note this fee is not applicable for Visa Application Centre in Beijing, Shanghai.

Please note: the logistic fees can be paid in cash, by Wechat Pay, Credit Card and Debit Card at Shanghai visa application centre. Hangzhou visa application centre only accepts cash and Wechat pay.

Documents required:

Please have a look at UDI's website for more information about how to apply and list of documentation requirements for Family Reunion: Click Here

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 .

All documents must be translated by a professional translator into English or Norwegian in a separate document.

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 light background
• be 2 inch photo (refer to the photo size on the passport)
• 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(refer to the proportion of the photo size on the passport)
• show open eyes that are clearly visible. Hair shall not cover the eyes
• be genuine and not to be edited in any revision software e.g. Photoshop

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.

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 for consideration after supporting documentation/passports has been submitted.

Please Note:

Applicants should register their applications online using the Application Portal and pay the application fee with a credit/debit card (MasterCard or Visa card). The visa fee will be charged in EUR.
Application fees applicable as of 01 February 2020:

Family Reunification:

Application for family reunification permit, Fiancé permit and parental visit permit: please visit UDI for family reunification permit, Fiancé permit and parental visit permit visa fee

Work and Study Permits:

Application for work permit: please visit UDI for work permit visa fee

Application for students, researchers with own funds and au-pairs: please visit UDI for students researchers with own funds and au-pairs visa fee

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 54 per person (non-refundable) with effective from 1st September 2025, inclusive of Service Taxes.

The applicant may request to have the passport returned from the embassy while the application is being processed. If the applicant later resubmits the passport for issuance of visa, VFS may request the applicant to pay 4.55 EUR to cover the Resubmission Courier.

Please note this fee is not applicable for Visa Application Centre in Beijing, Shanghai.

Please note: the logistic fees can be paid in cash, by Wechat Pay, Credit Card and Debit Card at Shanghai visa application centre. Hangzhou visa application centre only accepts cash and Wechat pay.

Documents required:

Please have a look at UDI's website for more information about how to apply and list of documentation requirements for Parental Visit: Click Here

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.

All documents must be translated by a professional translator into English or Norwegian in a separate document.

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 light background
• be 2 inch photo (refer to the photo size on the passport)
• 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(refer to the proportion of the photo size on the passport)
• show open eyes that are clearly visible. Hair shall not cover the eyes
• be genuine and not to be edited in any revision software e.g. Photoshop

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.

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 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.

Applications will be forwarded to the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration for consideration after supporting documentation/passports has been submitted.

Please Note:

Applicants should register their applications online using the Application Portal and pay the application fee with a credit/debit card (MasterCard or Visa card). The visa fee will be charged in EUR.
Application fees applicable as of 01 February 2020:

Family Reunification:

Application for family reunification permit, Fiancé permit and parental visit permit: please visit UDI for family reunification permit, Fiancé permit and parental visit permit visa fee

Work and Study Permits:

Application for work permit: please visit UDI for work permit visa fee

Application for students, researchers with own funds and au-pairs: please visit UDI for students researchers with own funds and au-pairs visa fee

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 54 per person (non-refundable) with effective from 1st September 2025, inclusive of Service Taxes.

The applicant may request to have the passport returned from the embassy while the application is being processed. If the applicant later resubmits the passport for issuance of visa, VFS may request the applicant to pay 4.55 EUR to cover the Resubmission Courier.

Please note this fee is not applicable for Visa Application Centre in Beijing, Shanghai.

Please note: the logistic fees can be paid in cash, by Wechat Pay, Credit Card and Debit Card at Shanghai visa application centre. Hangzhou visa application centre only accepts cash and Wechat pay.

Documents required:

Please have a look at UDI's website for more information about how to apply and list of documentation requirements for a Fiance Permit: Click Here

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.

All documents must be translated by a professional translator into English or Norwegian in a separate document.

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 light background
• be 2 inch photo (refer to the photo size on the passport)
• 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(refer to the proportion of the photo size on the passport)
• show open eyes that are clearly visible. Hair shall not cover the eyes
• be genuine and not to be edited in any revision software e.g. Photoshop

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.

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 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 should register their applications online using the Application Portal and pay the application fee with a credit/debit card (MasterCard or Visa card). The visa fee will be charged in EUR.
Application fees applicable as of 01 February 2020:

Family Reunification:

Application for family reunification permit, Fiancé permit and parental visit permit: please visit UDI for family reunification permit, Fiancé permit and parental visit permit visa fee

Work and Study Permits:

Application for work permit: please visit UDI for work permit visa fee

Application for students, researchers with own funds and au-pairs: please visit UDI for students researchers with own funds and au-pairs visa fee

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 54 per person (non-refundable) with effective from 1st September 2025, inclusive of Service Taxes.

The applicant may request to have the passport returned from the embassy while the application is being processed. If the applicant later resubmits the passport for issuance of visa, VFS may request the applicant to pay 4.55 EUR to cover the Resubmission Courier.

Please note this fee is not applicable for Visa Application Centre in Beijing, Shanghai.

Please note: the logistic fees can be paid in cash, by Wechat Pay, Credit Card and Debit Card at Shanghai visa application centre. Hangzhou visa application centre only accepts cash and Wechat pay.

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

Documents required:

• 2 recent passport photos
• 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 choose the check list and questionnaire relevant for the type of residence permit you are applying for. Click Here for check lists

Check lists:

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 Chinese certificates (birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, divorce certificates, etc.) should be legalized by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Norwegian Embassy.

Your necessary notarization and legalization(s) are required to submit original and one photocopy.

All necessary Chinese documents need to be translated by an authorized translator to English, and it must be clearly stated who has performed the translation and when.

All the translated pages must be stamped by the translator.

All photocopies submitted should be in A4 format.

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
• size 40x50 mm
• maximum 6 months old, resemble the applicant. The photo must not be edited.
• 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

Please visit website of the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) or processing time: Click Here

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 should register their applications online using the Application Portal and pay the application fee with a credit/debit card (MasterCard or Visa card). The visa fee will be charged in EUR.
Application fees applicable as of 01 February 2020:

Family Reunification:

Application for family reunification permit: please visit UDI for family reunification permit visa fee

Work and Study Permits:

Application for work permit: please visit UDI for work permit visa fee

Application for students, researchers with own funds and au-pairs: please visit UDI for students, researchers with own funds and au-pairs visa fee

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 54 per person (non-refundable) with effective from 1st September 2025, inclusive of Service Taxes.

The applicant may request to have the passport returned from the embassy while the application is being processed. If the applicant later resubmits the passport for issuance of visa, VFS may request the applicant to pay 4.55 EUR to cover the Resubmission Courier.

Please note this fee is not applicable for Visa Application Centre in Beijing, Shanghai.

Please note: the logistic fees can be paid in cash, by Wechat Pay, Credit Card and Debit Card at Shanghai visa application centre. Hangzhou visa application centre only accepts cash and Wechat pay.

Please have a look at UDI's website for more information about how to apply and list of documentation requirements for a residence permit as a student: Click Here
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 .
All documents must be translated by a professional translator into English or Norwegian in a separate document.

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 light background
• be 2 inch photo (refer to the photo size on the passport)
• 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(refer to the proportion of the photo size on the passport)
• show open eyes that are clearly visible. Hair shall not cover the eyes
• be genuine and not to be edited in any revision software e.g. Photoshop

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.