Visa Information

Overview

The purpose of this visa is to travel to Norway as a tourist, either by taking a trip organised by a tour operator, or through individual booking of tickets and accommodation.

A Schengen visa only allows foreign nationals to visit Norway and the other Schengen countries for up to 90 days.

Please click on each of the tabs above for more information or visit the website of the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI).

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 Euro 15 per application (charged in local currency) which must be paid in cash when you attend the visa application centre.

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 (13.50 EUR) to cover the Resubmission Courier.

Please note this fee is not applicable for Visa Application Centre in Islamabad.

The following are exempted from the fee when submitting an application for Schengen Visa:

• Children under 6 years of age
• Pupils, students and their accompanying teachers if the purpose of the travel is studying or educational training
• Researchers from third countries travelling in the Schengen area to do scientific research as defined by the European parliament and council recommendation 2005/761/EC of 28 September 2005
• Representatives of non-profit organisations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organised by non-profit organisations.
• Participants aged 25 years or less in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organised by non-profit organisations.
• Spouses, children and dependent ascendants of an EU/EEA national who is exercising free movement rights in Norway, when visiting the person.

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

Documents Required

Please click here for the list of documents you are required to hand in with your application for a visa. Please bring a printed and filled out copy of this checklist to the Gerrys office.

Please submit one set of readable documents in A4 paper format without staples or glue. If you submit originals (nikkah, birth certificates etc) you must submit an A4 copy of the document as well.

Please note that if you choose not to submit all the required documents, the Embassy of Norway will reject your application without asking for further documentation. If you are not able to hand in a document, a written explanation should be attached instead of the document.

Please click here for information about travel medical insurance.

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

Normal case processing times

Most people will receive an answer within 15 to 30 days of submitting their application to a Foreign Service mission.

Which cases take longer to process?

Most cases are processed by the foreign service mission, but if the embassy is in doubt about whether you can be granted a visa, they will forward your case to the UDI.

In such cases, most applicants will receive an answer within four weeks of submitting their application to the foreign service mission.

In a few, very special cases, however, the case will not be processed until up to eight weeks of the application being submitted to the foreign service mission.

What can you do to contribute to your case being processed as quickly as possible?

Make sure that your application is completed correctly and in full.

Make sure that you enclose all the necessary documents, please see our checklist.

Make sure that your, and your sponsor’s, contact information is up-to-date.

It is also a good idea to make sure that the person who has invited you to Norway has power of attorney from you, so that we can give important information to him or her.

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

The purpose of this visa is to travel to Norway for business purposes.

A Schengen visa only allows foreign nationals to visit Norway and the other Schengen countries for up to 90 days.

Please click on each of the tabs above for more information or visit the website of the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI).

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 Euro 15 per application (charged in local currency) which must be paid in cash when you attend the visa application centre.

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 (13.50 EUR) to cover the Resubmission Courier.

Please note this fee is not applicable for Visa Application Centre in Islamabad.

The following are exempted from the fee when submitting an application for Schengen Visa:

• Children under 6 years of age
• Pupils, students and their accompanying teachers if the purpose of the travel is studying or educational training
• Researchers from third countries travelling in the Schengen area to do scientific research as defined by the European parliament and council recommendation 2005/761/EC of 28 September 2005
• Representatives of non-profit organisations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organised by non-profit organisations.
• Participants aged 25 years or less in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organised by non-profit organisations.
• Spouses, children and dependent ascendants of an EU/EEA national who is exercising free movement rights in Norway, when visiting the person.

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

Documents Required

Please click here for the list of documents you are required to hand in with your application for a visa. Please bring a printed and filled out copy of this checklist to the Gerrys office.

Please submit one set of readable documents in A4 paper format without staples or glue. If you submit originals (nikkah, birth certificates etc) you must submit an A4 copy of the document as well.

Please note that if you choose not to submit all the required documents, the Embassy of Norway will reject your application without asking for further documentation. If you are not able to hand in a document, a written explanation should be attached instead of the document.

Please click here for information about travel medical insurance.

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

Normal case processing times

Most people will receive an answer within 15 to 30 days of submitting their application to a Foreign Service mission.

Which cases take longer to process?

Most cases are processed by the foreign service mission, but if the embassy is in doubt about whether you can be granted a visa, they will forward your case to the UDI.

In such cases, most applicants will receive an answer within four weeks of submitting their application to the foreign service mission.

In a few, very special cases, however, the case will not be processed until up to eight weeks of the application being submitted to the foreign service mission.

What can you do to contribute to your case being processed as quickly as possible?

Make sure that your application is completed correctly and in full.

Make sure that you enclose all the necessary documents, please see our checklist.

Make sure that your, and your sponsor’s, contact information is up-to-date.

It is also a good idea to make sure that the person who has invited you to Norway has power of attorney from you, so that we can give important information to him or her.

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

The purpose of this visa is to visit family or friends in Norway. The person you are going to visit will have to provide an invitation and in most cases a financial guarantee .

A Schengen visa only allows foreign nationals to visit Norway and the other Schengen countries for up to 90 days.

Please click on each of the tabs above for more information or visit the website of the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI).

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 Euro 15 per application (charged in local currency) which must be paid in cash when you attend the visa application centre.

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 (13.50 EUR) to cover the Resubmission Courier.

Please note this fee is not applicable for Visa Application Centre in Islamabad.

The following are exempted from the fee when submitting an application for Schengen Visa:

• Children under 6 years of age
• Pupils, students and their accompanying teachers if the purpose of the travel is studying or educational training
• Researchers from third countries travelling in the Schengen area to do scientific research as defined by the European parliament and council recommendation 2005/761/EC of 28 September 2005
• Representatives of non-profit organisations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organised by non-profit organisations.
• Participants aged 25 years or less in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organised by non-profit organisations.
• Spouses, children and dependent ascendants of an EU/EEA national who is exercising free movement rights in Norway, when visiting the person.

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

Documents Required

Please click here for the list of documents you are required to hand in with your application for a visa. Please bring a printed and filled out copy of this checklist to the Gerrys office.

Please submit one set of readable documents in A4 paper format without staples or glue. If you submit originals (nikkah, birth certificates etc) you must submit an A4 copy of the document as well.

Please note that if you choose not to submit all the required documents, the Embassy of Norway will reject your application without asking for further documentation. If you are not able to hand in a document, a written explanation should be attached instead of the document.

Please click here for information about travel medical insurance.

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

Normal case processing times

Most people will receive an answer within 15 to 30 days of submitting their application to a Foreign Service mission.

Which cases take longer to process?

Most cases are processed by the foreign service mission, but if the embassy is in doubt about whether you can be granted a visa, they will forward your case to the UDI.

In such cases, most applicants will receive an answer within four weeks of submitting their application to the foreign service mission.

In a few, very special cases, however, the case will not be processed until up to eight weeks of the application being submitted to the foreign service mission.

What can you do to contribute to your case being processed as quickly as possible?

Make sure that your application is completed correctly and in full.

Make sure that you enclose all the necessary documents, please see our checklist.

Make sure that your, and your sponsor’s, contact information is up-to-date.

It is also a good idea to make sure that the person who has invited you to Norway has power of attorney from you, so that we can give important information to him or her.

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

This visa is for persons are travelling with, or visiting, a family member who is an EU/EEA national.

Please click on each of the tabs above for more information or visit the website of the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI).

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. For EU/EEA family member applications, the Norwegian Embassy in Islamabad will refund the visa fees.

Please note that applicants will also be charged a service fee of Euro 15 per application (charged in local currency) which must be paid in cash when you attend the visa application centre.

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 (13.50 EUR) to cover the Resubmission Courier.

Please note this fee is not applicable for Visa Application Centre in Islamabad.

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

Documents Required

Please click here for a checklist of documents required for those applying as an EU/EEA family member.

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

Normal case processing times

Most people will receive an answer within 15 to 30 days of submitting their application to a Foreign Service mission.

Which cases take longer to process?

Most cases are processed by the foreign service mission, but if the embassy is in doubt about whether you can be granted a visa, they will forward your case to the UDI.

In such cases, most applicants will receive an answer within four weeks of submitting their application to the foreign service mission.

In a few, very special cases, however, the case will not be processed until up to eight weeks of the application being submitted to the foreign service mission.

What can you do to contribute to your case being processed as quickly as possible?

Make sure that your application is completed correctly and in full.

Make sure that you enclose all the necessary documents, please see our checklist.

Make sure that your, and your sponsor’s, contact information is up-to-date.

It is also a good idea to make sure that the person who has invited you to Norway has power of attorney from you, so that we can give important information to him or her.

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

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 Islamabad.

Kindly note that VFS will send the application by courier mail to the Norwegian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, 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. The below fee information is therefore provided for information purposes only.

Please note that applicants will also be charged a service fee of Euro 15 per application (charged in local currency) which must be paid in cash when you attend the visa application centre.

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 (13.50 EUR) to cover the Resubmission Courier.

Please note this fee is not applicable for Visa Application Centre in Islamabad.

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.

These fees are effective from 1 January 2018.

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 Royal Norwegian Embassy in Islamabad.

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 (Nikah nama, 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 Pakistan in family immigration cases
• Questions about the relationship between spouses from Afghanistan in family immigration cases

Kindly note that VFS will send the application by courier mail to the Norwegian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, 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 Royal Norwegian Embassy in Islamabad.

Kindly note that VFS will send the application by courier mail to the Norwegian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, 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 Euro 15 per application (charged in local currency) which must be paid in cash when you attend the visa application centre.

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 (13.50 EUR) to cover the Resubmission Courier.

Please note this fee is not applicable for Visa Application Centre in Islamabad.

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

These fees are effective from 1 January 2018.

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 Royal Norwegian Embassy in Islamabad.

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 (Nikah nama, 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 Abu Dhabi, 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 Royal Norwegian Embassy in Islamabad.

Kindly note that VFS will send the application by courier mail to the Norwegian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, 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 Euro 15 per application (charged in local currency) which must be paid in cash when you attend the visa application centre.

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 (13.50 EUR) to cover the Resubmission Courier.

Please note this fee is not applicable for Visa Application Centre in Islamabad.

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

These fees are effective from 1 January 2018.

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 (Nikah nama, 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 Royal Norwegian Embassy in Islamabad.

Kindly note that VFS will send the application by courier mail to the Norwegian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, 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 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 Royal Norwegian Embassy in Islamabad.

Kindly note that VFS will send the application by courier mail to the Norwegian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, 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 Euro 15 per application (charged in local currency) which must be paid in cash when you attend the visa application centre.

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 (13.50 EUR) to cover the Resubmission Courier.

Please note this fee is not applicable for Visa Application Centre in Islamabad.

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

These fees are effective from 1 January 2018.

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 Royal Norwegian Embassy in Islamabad.

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 (Nikah nama, 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 Abu Dhabi, 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

Normal case processing times

Applications for au pair permits will be processed within eight weeks of the application being submitted to the police or a foreign service mission.

If it will take longer, we will notify you by email or SMS.

Which cases take longer to process?

In some cases, we need more information or documentation, or there may be things that we want to look into more closely. We would not do so if we did not believe that it is absolutely necessary in order to make a correct decision in the case.

What can you do to help your case being processed as quickly as possible?

Make sure that your application is completed correctly and in full.

Make sure that you enclose all the necessary documents, see our checklists.

Make sure that your contact information, as well as your host family’s, is up-to-date.

It is also a good idea to make sure that your host family in Norway has power of attorney from you, so that we can give important information to the

Download Forms

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