Visa Information

Visa Fees

Most applicants will have to pay an application fee. Here you can find an overview of how much you will have to pay, how to pay and refund.

Fees - UDI

Please Note: There is a service charge levied per application over and above the visa fees.

• Service Fee: Euro 26.50 (Inclusive of VAT)
• Resubmission Fee: Euro 22.50 ( Inclusive of VAT)
• Courier re-submission: 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 22.50 EUR to cover the Resubmission Courier.

Applicants exempted from paying the Visa Fee:

• Children under 6 years old
• 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
• Applicants related to (spouse, descendant or dependent ascendant of) EEA citizen who are exercising their right to free movement (on production of relevant certificates (birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc.)

In certain cases, the fee may be waived or reduced in accordance with national legislation, when this would serve to promote cultural, foreign policy or development policy interests, other areas of vital public interest, or for humanitarian reasons.

Documents Required

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

A printout of the confirmation of registration from the Application Portal

The applicant can register the visa application online on the Application Portal.

Sign cover letter received by email after registering application on Application Portal.

Checklist and the documents listed on it ( Business )

Travel Document (and copies of used pages)

Travel document should be valid for at least 3 months after the intended date of (last) departure from the Schengen area.

Photograph

1 photograph in line with ICAO guidelines.

Travel Medical Insurance

Travel medical insurance must cover the entire period of intended stay, be valid for all Schengen States and cover any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgency medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or death during the stay. The minimum coverage must be €30 000.

Copies of previous visas (if you had any)

Birth certificate, marriage certificate and certificate on joint household.

Proof of occupation

If you are employed:

• Employment contract (certificate of business registration for owners of private enterprises) – translated into English
• Permission for leave – translated into English
• Bank statement for last three months.

If you are student:

• Certificate from university/school translated into English.

If you are retired:

• Pension certificate translated into English.

For persons under 18 years old:

• Birth certificate
• Valid passport (and copy of passport)
• Copy of parents passports
• Letter of consent signed by both parents, authorizing travel to Norway, translated into English language

Documents needed from person/ host in Norway/Denmark/Iceland

Business

Signed invitation letter from the Norwegian/Danish/Icelandic company/organization written on official company paper, containing the following information:

• Contact details of the company
• Name and date of birth and passport details of the invited person
• Purpose, destination and duration of the visit
• Detailed programme
• Clarification who will cover the travel costs of the invited person
• Name and position of the countersigning officer
• Letter in English from the Kosovo company about the purpose of the trip and the nature of the connection with the Norwegian part
• Business registration
• Bank statement
• Companies turnover for the last tax year

Photo Specifications

• 1 Photograph in line with ICAO guidelines.

Processing Time

The processing time for applications is normally up to 15 calendar days. In some cases, applications are sent to the Directorate of Immigration (UDI), and the processing time for these may be up to 30 days. In exceptional cases UDI may take up to 60 days to make a decision.

In Kosovo, you will in most cases get the result of your application within 15 calendar days from the date the application is received at the Embassy in Ankara. Please note: that you should account for an additional 4 days for sending the application documents between the VFS application center in Prishtina and Ankara.

Download Forms

• The applicant can register the visa application online on the Application Portal https://selfservice.udi.no/

Visa Fees

Most applicants will have to pay an application fee. Here you can find an overview of how much you will have to pay, how to pay and refund.

Fees - UDI

Please Note: There is a service charge levied per application over and above the visa fees.

• Service Fee: Euro 26.50 ( Inclusive of VAT)
• Resubmission Fee: Euro 22.50 ( Inclusive of VAT)
• Courier re-submission: 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 22.50 EUR to cover the Resubmission Courier.

Applicants exempted from paying the Visa Fee:

• Children under 6 years old
• 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
• Applicants related to (spouse, descendant or dependent ascendant of) EEA citizen who are exercising their right to free movement (on production of relevant certificates (birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc.)

In certain cases, the fee may be waived or reduced in accordance with national legislation, when this would serve to promote cultural, foreign policy or development policy interests, other areas of vital public interest, or for humanitarian reasons.

Documents Required

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

A printout of the confirmation of registration from the Application Portal

The applicant can register the visa application online on the Application Portal.

Sign cover letter received by email after registering application on Application Portal.

Checklist and the documents listed on it ( Tourist – Visiting Family& Friends )

Travel Document (and copies of used pages)

Travel document should be valid for at least 3 months after the intended date of (last) departure from the Schengen area.

Photograph

1 photograph in line with ICAO guidelines.

Travel Medical Insurance

Travel medical insurance must cover the entire period of intended stay, be valid for all Schengen States and cover any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgency medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or death during the stay. The minimum coverage must be €30 000.

Proof of sufficient funds for the entire stay

Bank account statement of the last 3 months

Hotel reservation or other proof of accommodation

Other documents considered necessary by the applicant

Copies of previous visas (if you had any)

Birth certificate, marriage certificate certificate on joint household and if you are visiting close family: you must document existing family ties (ex: their birth certificate).

Proof of occupation

• Employed

Contract of employment

Vacation confirmation from the employer

Evidence of payment of contributions to the Kosovo Pension Savings (Trusti) over the last 6 months

Self-employed/Entrepreneur

Certificate of registration of business

Company’s bank statement covering the last 3 months

Certification of payment of taxes (VAT FILER)

Farmer

Proof of property ownership

Bank statement of the farm covering the last 3 months

Certification of payment of taxes (VAT FILER)

Unemployed/housewife

Proof of the sufficient funds for the entire stay, income of household family member who supports you financially; work contract, bank statement for the last 3 months

Student

Valid student card

Confirmation letter of regular presence from the university/school signed and stamped by the university

Copy of both parents’ identity cards/passports (for minors)

Proof of the sufficient funds for the entire stay, income of household family member who supports you financially; work contract, bank statement for the last 3 months

If you are retired:

• Pension certificate translated into English.

Minor (under the age 18 travelling alone or with one parent/legal guardian)

Written consent of both guardians/parents and copies of their passports

Single parent must prove sole guardianship

Parent's income; work contract, bank statement for the last 3 months

If accompanied by other adult – copy of a passport and visa of that person

• Guarantee form from the inviting part in Norway(not older than 3 months). MUST BE ORIGINAL

signed and stamped by the police in Norway

specifying the dates and duration of the trip

specifying the relation between the applicant and the host person

For travelers to Denmark guarantee form VU2, not older than 3 months

Invitation letter for travelers to Norway as well to

Denmark and Iceland

(not older than 3 months)

dated and signed by the host

specifying the purpose and duration of the trip

including details of the inviting and invited person

mentioning if the guest is a friend/spouse/relative

copy of the inviters passport and valid residence permit (for not Norwegian citizens) are required

For travelers to Iceland -Invitation letters need to be notarized in Iceland

Photo Specifications

• 1 Photograph in line with ICAO guidelines.

Processing Time

The processing time for applications is normally up to 15 calendar days. In some cases, applications are sent to the Directorate of Immigration (UDI), and the processing time for these may be up to 30 days. In exceptional cases UDI may take up to 60 days to make a decision.

In Kosovo, you will in most cases get the result of your application within 15 calendar days from the date the application is received at the Embassy in Ankara. Please note: that you should account for an additional 4 days for sending the application documents between the VFS application center in Prishtina and Ankara.

Download Forms

• The applicant can register the visa application online on the Application Portal https://selfservice.udi.no/

Visa Fees

Most applicants will have to pay an application fee. Here you can find an overview of how much you will have to pay, how to pay and refund.

Fees - UDI

Please Note: There is a service charge levied per application over and above the visa fees.

• Service Fee: Euro 26.50 ( Inclusive of VAT)
• Resubmission Fee: Euro 22.50 (Inclusive of VAT)
• Courier re-submission: 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 22.50 EUR to cover the Resubmission Courier.

Applicants exempted from paying the Visa Fee:

• Children under 6 years old
• 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
• Applicants related to (spouse, descendant or dependent ascendant of) EEA citizen who are exercising their right to free movement (on production of relevant certificates (birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc.)

In certain cases, the fee may be waived or reduced in accordance with national legislation, when this would serve to promote cultural, foreign policy or development policy interests, other areas of vital public interest, or for humanitarian reasons.

Documents Required

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

A printout of the confirmation of registration from the Application Portal

The applicant can register the visa application online on the Application Portal.

Sign cover letter received by email after registering application on Application Portal.

Checklist and the documents listed on it ( Tourist – Visiting Family and Friends)

Travel Document (and copies of used pages)

Travel document should be valid for at least 3 months after the intended date of (last) departure from the Schengen area.

Photograph

1 photograph in line with ICAO guidelines.

Travel Medical Insurance

Travel medical insurance must cover the entire period of intended stay, be valid for all Schengen States and cover any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgency medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or death during the stay. The minimum coverage must be €30 000.

Proof of sufficient funds for the entire stay

Bank account statement of the last 3 months

Hotel reservation or other proof of accommodation

Other documents considered necessary by the applicant

Copies of previous visas (if you had any)

Birth certificate, marriage certificate certificate on joint household.and if you are visiting close family: you must document existing family ties (ex: their birth certificate).

Proof of occupation

• Employed

Contract of employment

Vacation confirmation from the employer

Evidence of payment of contributions to the Kosovo Pension Savings (Trusti) over the last 6 months

Self-employed/Entrepreneur

Certificate of registration of business

Company’s bank statement covering the last 3 months

Certification of payment of taxes (VAT FILER)

Farmer

Proof of property ownership

Bank statement of the farm covering the last 3 months

Certification of payment of taxes (VAT FILER)

Unemployed/housewife

Proof of the sufficient funds for the entire stay, income of household family member who supports you financially; work contract, bank statement for the last 3 months

Student

Valid student card

Confirmation letter of regular presence from the university/school signed and stamped by the university

Copy of both parents’ identity cards/passports (for minors)

Proof of the sufficient funds for the entire stay, income of household family member who supports you financially; work contract, bank statement for the last 3 months

If you are retired:

• Pension certificate translated into English.

Minor (under the age 18 travelling alone or with one parent/legal guardian)

Written consent of both guardians/parents and copies of their passports

Single parent must prove sole guardianship

Parent's income; work contract, bank statement for the last 3 months

If accompanied by other adult – copy of a passport and visa of that person

• Guarantee form from the inviting part in Norway(not older than 3 months). MUST BE ORIGINAL

signed and stamped by the police in Norway

specifying the dates and duration of the trip

specifying the relation between the applicant and the host person

For travelers to Denmark guarantee form VU2, not older than 3 months

Invitation letter for travelers to Norway as well to

Denmark and Iceland

(not older than 3 months)

dated and signed by the host

specifying the purpose and duration of the trip

including details of the inviting and invited person

mentioning if the guest is a friend/spouse/relative

copy of the inviters passport and valid residence permit (for not Norwegian citizens) are required

For travelers to Iceland -Invitation letters need to be notarized in Iceland

Photo Specifications

• 1 Photograph in line with ICAO guidelines.

Processing Time

The processing time for applications is normally up to 15 calendar days. In some cases, applications are sent to the Directorate of Immigration (UDI), and the processing time for these may be up to 30 days. In exceptional cases UDI may take up to 60 days to make a decision.

Please add the text below:

In Kosovo, you will in most cases get the result of your application within 15 calendar days from the date the application is received at the Embassy in Ankara. Please note: that you should account for an additional 4 days for sending the application documents between the VFS application center in Prishtina and Ankara.

Download Forms

• The applicant can register the visa application online on the Application Portal https://selfservice.udi.no/

Visa Fees

Please Note: There is a service charge levied per application over and above the visa fees.

• Service Fee: Euro 26.50 ( Inclusive of VAT)
• Resubmission Fee: Euro 22.50 ( Inclusive of VAT)
• Courier re-submission: 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 22.50 EUR to cover the Resubmission Courier.

Applicants exempted from paying the Visa Fee:

• Children under 6 years old
• 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
• Applicants related to (spouse, descendant or dependent ascendant of) EEA citizen who are exercising their right to free movement (on production of relevant certificates (birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc.)

In certain cases, the fee may be waived or reduced in accordance with national legislation, when this would serve to promote cultural, foreign policy or development policy interests, other areas of vital public interest, or for humanitarian reasons.

Documents Required

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

A printout of the confirmation of registration from the Application Portal

The applicant can register the visa application online on the Application Portal.

Sign cover letter received by email after registering application on Application Portal.

Checklist and the documents listed on it (Sport – Culture-Medical)

Travel Document (and copies of used pages)

Travel document should be valid for at least 3 months after the intended date of (last) departure from the Schengen area.

Photograph

1 photograph in line with ICAO guidelines.

Travel Medical Insurance

Travel medical insurance must cover the entire period of intended stay, be valid for all Schengen States and cover any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgency medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or death during the stay. The minimum coverage must be €30 000.

Copies of previous visas (if you had any)

Birth certificate, marriage certificate and certificate on joint household.

Proof of occupation

If you are employed:

• Employment contract (certificate of business registration for owners of private enterprises) – translated into English
• Permission for leave – translated into English
• Bank statement for last three months.

If you are student:

• Certificate from university/school translated into English.

If you are retired:

• Pension certificate translated into English.

For persons under 18 years old:

• Birth certificate
• Valid passport (and copy of passport)
• Copy of parents passports
• Letter of consent signed by both parents, authorizing travel to Norway, translated into English language

Documents needed from person/ host in Norway/Denmark/Iceland

Signed invitation letter from the Norwegian/Danish/Icelandic/ company/ organization written on official company paper, containing the following information:

• Contact details of the company
• Name and date of birth and passport number of the invited person
• Purpose, destination and duration of the visit
• Detailed programme of the visit
• Clarification who will cover the travel costs of the invited person
• Name and position of the countersigning officer

Photo Specifications

• 1 Photograph in line with ICAO guidelines.

Processing Time

The processing time for applications is normally up to 15 calendar days. In some cases, applications are sent to the Directorate of Immigration (UDI), and the processing time for these may be up to 30 days. In exceptional cases UDI may take up to 60 days to make a decision.

Please add the text below:

In Kosovo, you will in most cases get the result of your application within 15 calendar days from the date the application is received at the Embassy in Ankara. Please note: that you should account for an additional 4 days for sending the application documents between the VFS application center in Prishtina and Ankara.

Download Forms

• The applicant can register the visa application online on the Application Portal https://selfservice.udi.no/

Visa Fees

Most applicants will have to pay an application fee. Here you can find an overview of how much you will have to pay, how to pay and refund.

Fees - UDI

Please Note: There is a service charge levied per application over and above the visa fees.

• Service Fee: Euro 26.50 ( Inclusive of VAT)
• Resubmission Fee: Euro 22.50 ( Inclusive of VAT)
• Courier re-submission: 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 22.50 EUR to cover the Resubmission Courier.

Applicants exempted from paying the Visa Fee:

• Children under 6 years old
• 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
• Applicants related to (spouse, descendant or dependent ascendant of) EEA citizen who are exercising their right to free movement (on production of relevant certificates (birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc.)

In certain cases, the fee may be waived or reduced in accordance with national legislation, when this would serve to promote cultural, foreign policy or development policy interests, other areas of vital public interest, or for humanitarian reasons.

Documents Required

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

A printout of the confirmation of registration from the Application Portal

The applicant can register the visa application online on the Application Portal.

Sign cover letter received by email after registering application on Application Portal.

Checklist and the documents listed on it ( Business, Tourist – Visiting Family& Friends, Sport – Culture-Medical)

Travel Document (and copies of used pages)

Travel document should be valid for at least 3 months after the intended date of (last) departure from the Schengen area.

Photograph

1 photograph in line with ICAO guidelines.

Travel Medical Insurance

Travel medical insurance must cover the entire period of intended stay, be valid for all Schengen States and cover any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgency medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or death during the stay. The minimum coverage must be €30 000.

Copies of previous visas (if you had any)

Birth certificate, marriage certificate and certificate on joint household.

Proof of occupation

If you are employed:

• Employment contract (certificate of business registration for owners of private enterprises) – translated into English
• Permission for leave – translated into English
• Bank statement for last three months.

If you are student:

• Certificate from university/school translated into English.

If you are retired:

• Pension certificate translated into English.

For persons under 18 years old:

• Birth certificate
• Valid passport (and copy of passport)
• Copy of parents passports
• Letter of consent signed by both parents, authorizing travel to Norway, translated into English language

Documents needed from person/ host in Norway

Visit family member/ friend

• Original “Guarantee form for visit” stamped by Norwegian authorities.

The guarantee can't be more than 3 months old.

• Signed invitation from family member/friend
• Copy of the guarantor’s passport

Business

• Invitation in English from Norwegian company showing the company’s organization number and stating the purpose and length of the visit
• Letter in English from the Kosovo company about the purpose of the trip and the nature of the connection with the Norwegian part
• Business registration
• Bank statement
• Companies turnover for the last tax year

Photo Specifications

• 1 Photograph in line with ICAO guidelines.

Processing Time

The processing time for applications is normally up to 15 calendar days. In some cases, applications are sent to the Directorate of Immigration (UDI), and the processing time for these may be up to 30 days. In exceptional cases UDI may take up to 60 days to make a decision.

Please add the text below:

In Kosovo, you will in most cases get the result of your application within 15 calendar days from the date the application is received at the Embassy in Ankara. Please note: that you should account for an additional 4 days for sending the application documents between the VFS application center in Prishtina and Ankara.

Download Forms

• The applicant can register the visa application online on the Application Portal https://selfservice.udi.no/

Overview

The purpose of this visa is to join family who live in Norway.

Please click on each of the tabs above for more information or visit the websites of the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) and the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Pristina.

Kindly note that VFS will send the application by courier mail to the Norwegian Embassy in Ankara , which is responsible for the further examination.

Visa Fees

When you apply for a visa or residence permit to Norway, you must pay the visa fee online when registering your application at the Application Portal Norway.

Please note that applicants will also be charged a service fee of: 26.50 EUR and Resubmission Fee of: 22.50 EUR per application, which must be paid in cash when you attend the visa application center. The service fee is liable to change in line with the European Commission exchange rate.

Courier re-submission: 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 22.50 EUR to cover the Resubmission Courier.

The following are exempted from the fee when submitting an application for Family Immigration residence permit:

• Children under 18 years of age
• Close family members of EU/EEA nationals, who apply for a residence card.

Visa fees can only be paid with a credit card through the Application Portal Norway.

Documents Required

For information about the documents required, please visit the website of the Norway Directorate of Immigration (UDI) and go to the website of The Norwegian Embassy in Pristina.

Please be advised that it is a requirement that all documents are submitted in original in the A4 format. Any government issued documents that you provide originals for (birth certificates etc) must be accompanied by a copy. Any documents not in A4 size need to be copied into A4. The copies will have to be of very good quality with no staples, paper clips or glue as they will be scanned by the Embassy.

We stress the importance of submitting all the relevant documents. Missing documents may lead to a rejection or longer processing time. If you for any reason are not able to submit any of the documents, please write a short statement explaining this.

Applicants who are seeking to live with their spouse in Norway must also complete one of the following questionnaires and attach it with their applications:

• Questions about the relationship between spouses from EU in family immigration cases

  Kindly note that VFS will send the application by courier mail to the Norwegian Embassy in Ankara which is responsible for the further examination.

Photo Specifications

The photo must:

• be in sharp focus, clear and with good contrasts
• be printed on high quality photo paper with high solution
• be in colour
• be 35–40 mm in width
• be maximum 6 months old and resemble the applicant
• be taken with the applicant facing the camera directly, against a light background
• show the whole head and the top of the shoulders. The face must occupy 70–80 % of the picture.
• show open eyes that are clearly visible. Hair must not cover the eyes.

Regarding glasses:

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

• the glasses must not be coloured
• the rim must not cover any part of the eyes
• there must be no 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 must be clearly visible
• shadows on the face due to the head-dress are not allowed

Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete. A photo booth for meeting these requirements is available at the visa application centre.

Processing Time

For the latest information on processing times in Family Immigration applications, please go to the website of the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI).

Download Forms

The application form for a Norway visa must be completed online. To launch an online application, please visit the Application Portal Norway.

Overview

If you wish to come to Norway to work, you need a residence permit. You must normally have found a job first. What residence permit you should apply for depends on your competence and the type of work you will be doing in Norway.

Please click on each of the tabs above for more information or visit the websites of the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) and The Norwegian Embassy in Pristina.

Kindly note that VFS will send the application by courier mail to the Norwegian Embassy in,Ankara which is responsible for the further examination.

Visa Fees

When you apply for a visa or residence permit to Norway, you must pay the fee online when registering your application at the Application Portal Norway.

Please note that applicants will also be charged a Service Fee of: 26.50 EUR and Resubmission Fee of: 22.50 EUR per application, which must be paid in cash when you attend the visa application center. The service fee is liable to change in line with the European Commission exchange rate.

Courier re-submission: 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 22.50 EUR to cover the Resubmission Courier.

Visa fees can only be paid with a credit card through the Application Portal Norway.

Documents Required

For information about the documents required, please visit the website of the Norway Directorate of Immigration (UDI) and go to the website of The Norwegian Embassy in Pristina.

Please be advised that it is a requirement that all documents are submitted in original in the A4 format. Any government issued documents that you provide originals for (birth certificates etc) must be accompanied by a copy. Any documents not in A4 size need to be copied into A4. The copies will have to be of very good quality with no staples, paper clips or glue as they will be scanned by the Embassy.

We stress the importance of submitting all the relevant documents. Missing documents may lead to a rejection or longer processing time. If you for any reason are not able to submit any of the documents, please write a short statement explaining this.

Kindly note that VFS will send the application by courier mail to the Norwegian Embassy in -Ankara, which is responsible for the further examination

Photo Specifications

The photo must:

• be in sharp focus, clear and with good contrasts
• be printed on high quality photo paper with high solution
• be in colour
• be 35–40 mm in width
• be maximum 6 months old and resemble the applicant
• be taken with the applicant facing the camera directly, against a light background
• show the whole head and the top of the shoulders. The face must occupy 70–80 % of the picture.
• show open eyes that are clearly visible. Hair must not cover the eyes.

Regarding glasses:

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

• the glasses must not be coloured
• the rim must not cover any part of the eyes
• there must be no 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 must be clearly visible
• shadows on the face due to the head-dress are not allowed

Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete. A photo booth for meeting these requirements is available at the visa application centre.

Processing Time

For the latest information on processing times in Family Immigration applications, please go to the website of the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI).

Download Forms

The application form for a Norway visa must be completed online. To launch an online application, please visit the Application Portal Norway.

Overview

If you wish to study in Norway, you must apply for a residence permit for studies. This is also called a study permit. You can apply for a residence permit to study at a university college or university, attend bible school or folk high school. You can also apply for a study permit if you are a skilled worker and are going to study Norwegian or take education to be recognized in Norway.

Please click on each of the tabs above for more information or visit the websites of the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) and The Norwegian Embassy in Pristina.

Kindly note that VFS will send the application by courier mail to the Norwegian Embassy in,Ankara which is responsible for the further examination.

Visa Fees

When you apply for a visa or residence permit to Norway, you must pay the fee online when registering your application at the Application Portal Norway.

Please note that applicants will also be charged a Service Fee: 26.50 EUR and Resubmission Fee: 22.50 EUR per application, which must be paid in cash when you attend the visa application center. The service fee is liable to change in line with the European Commission exchange rate.

Courier re-submission: 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 22.50 EUR to cover the Resubmission Courier.

Visa fees can only be paid with a credit card through the Application Portal Norway.

Documents Required

Applicants must submit the documents as per the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) student checklist

Applicants must also submit the documents listed here.

Please be advised that it is a requirement that all documents are submitted in original in A4 format. Any government issued documents that you provide originals for (birth certificates etc) must be accompanied by a copy. Any documents not in A4 size need to be copied into A4.

We stress the importance of submitting all the relevant documents. Missing documents may lead to a rejection or longer processing time. If you for any reason are not able to submit any of the documents, please write a short statement explaining this.

For information about the documents required, please visit the website of the Norway Directorate of Immigration (UDI) and go to the website of The Norwegian Embassy in Pristina.

Kindly note that VFS will send the application by courier mail to the Norwegian Embassy inAnkara, which is responsible for the further examination

Photo Specifications

The photo must:

• be in sharp focus, clear and with good contrasts
• be printed on high quality photo paper with high solution
• be in colour
• be 35–40 mm in width
• be maximum 6 months old and resemble the applicant
• be taken with the applicant facing the camera directly, against a light background
• show the whole head and the top of the shoulders. The face must occupy 70–80 % of the picture.
• show open eyes that are clearly visible. Hair must not cover the eyes.

Regarding glasses:

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

• the glasses must not be coloured
• the rim must not cover any part of the eyes
• there must be no 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 must be clearly visible
• shadows on the face due to the head-dress are not allowed

Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete. A photo booth for meeting these requirements is available at the visa application centre.

Processing Time

For the latest information on processing times in Study Immigration applications, please go to the website of the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI).

Download Forms

The application form for a Norway visa must be completed online. To launch an online application, please visit the Application Portal Norway.

Overview

If you wish to come to Norway as an Au Pair, you need a residence permit. As an au pair, you can improve your language skills and learn about Norwegian society by living with a Norwegian family. In return, you will provide services such as light housework and/or child care for the host family.

Please click on each of the tabs above for more information or visit the websites of the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) and The Norwegian Embassy in Ankara..

Kindly note that VFS will send the application by courier mail to the Norwegian Embassy inAnkara, which is responsible for the further examination.

Visa Fees

When you apply for a visa or residence permit to Norway, you must pay the fee online when registering your application at the Application Portal Norway. The below fee information is therefore provided for information purposes only.

Please note that applicants will also be charged a Service Fee of: 26.50 EUR and Resubmission Fee of: 22.50 EUR per application, which must be paid in cash when you attend the visa application center. The service fee is liable to change in line with the European Commission exchange rate.

Courier re-submission: 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 22.50 EUR to cover the Resubmission Courier.

Visa fees can only be paid with a credit card through the Application Portal Norway.

Documents Required

For information about the documents required, please visit the website of the Norway Directorate of Immigration (UDI) and go to the website of The Norwegian Embassy in Pristina..

Please be advised that it is a requirement that all documents are submitted in original in the A4 format. Any government issued documents that you provide originals for (birth certificates etc) must be accompanied by a copy. Any documents not in A4 size need to be copied into A4. The copies will have to be of very good quality with no staples, paper clips or glue as they will be scanned by the Embassy.

We stress the importance of submitting all the relevant documents. Missing documents may lead to a rejection or longer processing time. If you for any reason are not able to submit any of the documents, please write a short statement explaining this.

Kindly note that VFS will send the application by courier mail to the Norwegian Embassy in Prsitina, which is responsible for the further examination.

Photo Specifications

The photo must:

• be in sharp focus, clear and with good contrasts
• be printed on high quality photo paper with high solution
• be in colour
• be 35–40 mm in width
• be maximum 6 months old and resemble the applicant
• be taken with the applicant facing the camera directly, against a light background
• show the whole head and the top of the shoulders. The face must occupy 70–80 % of the picture.
• show open eyes that are clearly visible. Hair must not cover the eyes.

Regarding glasses:

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

• the glasses must not be coloured
• the rim must not cover any part of the eyes
• there must be no 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 must be clearly visible
• shadows on the face due to the head-dress are not allowed

Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete. A photo booth for meeting these requirements is available at the visa application centre.

Processing Time

For the latest information on processing times in Family Immigration applications, please go to the website of the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI).

Download Forms

The application form for a Norway visa must be completed online. To launch an online application, please visit the Application Portal Norway.