Visa Information

Overview

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

This visa is solely for the purpose of visiting your husband or wife who is based in Norway or its representing countries such as Iceland. If during any portion of their visit to Norwaythe applicant intends to engage in business, or official duties he/she must refer to other relevant visa categories.

You will need to submit a copy of a travel medical insurance policy that will cover any costs of repatriation on medical grounds, urgent medical care or emergency hospital treatment. The insurance may be bought from an insurance company in the accredited list of local insurance companies, or an insurance company with office within the Schengen area. The insurance must be valid for the entire Schengen area, and cover the duration of your stay. The minimum coverage shall be EUR 30.000. For the list of accredited travel insurance, click here

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

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

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

Visa Fees

For the complete list of visa fees, please click here. Note that the visa fees must be paid online using a credit or debit card.

Aside from the visa fee, VFS will collect a service fee of (8 EUR) Php 502.00 for each visa application. VFS accepts payment in cash/ debit card/ credit card/ QR code at the Norway counter in VFS during your appointment date.

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 EUR 7.20 (Php 452) to cover the Resubmission Courier.

This fee is applicable for Manila and Cebu.

Applicants exempted from paying the Visa Fee:

• 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
• 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.)
• Applications for Entry visas (d-visa) for skilled workers (including their family members) who have received a concrete offer of employment.
• 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.

At VFS, you may avail value-added services which are optional. For details please click here.

Documents Required

Visit Spouse

Photo Specifications

Applicants, submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

• The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).
  • Use coloured photo with plain white background.
  • The photo must be no more than 6-months old (not used in any visas).
  • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly (hair behind ears).
  • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
  • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Attaching the Photo to the Application form

• Glue one photograph on the designated space of the application form.

Processing Time

The case processing time for visa applications is normally up to 15 days from the date the Embassy received the application.

Please remark that the processing time starts from the day the application is received at the Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok (not at VFS). Therefore, please take the courier/transport time between VFS Global in Manila or Cebu and the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok into account when calculating the necessary processing time. Courier time is 2-5 days each way.

In some cases, applications are sent to the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) in Norway, and the processing time for these cases may be up to 45 days.

If the Embassy has to request additional documents or information, it will take more time to process the application.

For non-Filipino applicants, the processing time might be longer. The reason for the extended processing time is that visas cannot be issued to citizens of certain countries before the Embassy has consulted other Schengen member states. This process takes up to seven days. For information on which countries such prior consultation applies to, please click here.

Download Forms

You must fill out your visa application form by clicking here.

Overview

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

This visa for those who intends to visit their boyfriend, girlfriend, fiancé or fiancee. If during any portion of their visit to Norway the applicant intends to engage in business, or official duties he/she must refer to other relevant visa categories.

You will need to submit a copy of a travel medical insurance policy that will cover any costs of repatriation on medical grounds, urgent medical care or emergency hospital treatment. The insurance may be bought from an insurance company in the accredited list of local insurance companies, or an insurance company with office within the Schengen area. The insurance must be valid for the entire Schengen area, and cover the duration of your stay. The minimum coverage shall be EUR 30.000. For the list of accredited travel insurance, click here

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

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

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

Visa Fees

For the complete list of visa fees, please click here. Note that the visa fees must be paid online using a credit or debit card.

Aside from the visa fee, VFS will collect a service fee of (8 EUR) Php 502.00 for each visa application. VFS accepts payment in cash/ debit card/ credit card/ QR code at the Norway counter in VFS during your appointment date.

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 EUR 7.20 (Php 452) to cover the Resubmission Courier.

This fee is applicable for Manila and Cebu.

Applicants exempted from paying the Visa Fee:

• 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
• 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.)
• Applications for Entry visas (d-visa) for skilled workers (including their family members) who have received a concrete offer of employment.
• 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.

At VFS, you may avail value-added services which are optional. For details please click here.

Documents Required

Visit Boyfriend/Girlfriend

Photo Specifications

Applicants, submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

• The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).
  • Use coloured photo with plain white background.
  • The photo must be no more than 6-months old (not used in any visas).
  • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly (hair behind ears).
  • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
  • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Attaching the Photo to the Application form

• Glue one photograph on the designated space of the application form.

Processing Time

The case processing time for visa applications is normally up to 15 days from the date the Embassy received the application.

Please remark that the processing time starts from the day the application is received at the Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok (not at VFS). Therefore, please take the courier/transport time between VFS Global in Manila or Cebu and the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok into account when calculating the necessary processing time. Courier time is 2-5 days each way.

In some cases, applications are sent to the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) in Norway, and the processing time for these cases may be up to 45 days.

If the Embassy has to request additional documents or information, it will take more time to process the application.

For non-Filipino applicants, the processing time might be longer. The reason for the extended processing time is that visas cannot be issued to citizens of certain countries before the Embassy has consulted other Schengen member states. This process takes up to seven days. For information on which countries such prior consultation applies to, please click here.

Download Forms

You must fill out your visa application form by clicking here.

Overview

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

This visa for those who intends to visit their siblings (brother/sister). If during any portion of their visit to Norway the applicant intends to engage in business, or official duties he/she must refer to other relevant visa categories.

You will need to submit a copy of a travel medical insurance policy that will cover any costs of repatriation on medical grounds, urgent medical care or emergency hospital treatment. The insurance may be bought from an insurance company in the accredited list of local insurance companies, or an insurance company with office within the Schengen area. The insurance must be valid for the entire Schengen area, and cover the duration of your stay. The minimum coverage shall be EUR 30.000. For the list of accredited travel insurance, click here

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

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

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

Visa Fees

For the complete list of visa fees, please click here. Note that the visa fees must be paid online using a credit or debit card.

Aside from the visa fee, VFS will collect a service fee of (8 EUR) Php 502.00 for each visa application. VFS accepts payment in cash/ debit card/ credit card/ QR code at the Norway counter in VFS during your appointment date.

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 EUR 7.20 (Php 452) to cover the Resubmission Courier.

This fee is applicable for Manila and Cebu.

Applicants exempted from paying the Visa Fee:

• 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
• 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.)
• Applications for Entry visas (d-visa) for skilled workers (including their family members) who have received a concrete offer of employment.
• 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.

At VFS, you may avail value-added services which are optional. For details please click here.

Documents Required

Visit Siblings

Photo Specifications

Applicants, submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

• The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).
  • Use coloured photo with plain white background.
  • The photo must be no more than 6-months old (not used in any visas).
  • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly (hair behind ears).
  • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
  • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Attaching the Photo to the Application form

• Glue one photograph on the designated space of the application form.

Processing Time

The case processing time for visa applications is normally up to 15 days from the date the Embassy received the application.

Please remark that the processing time starts from the day the application is received at the Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok (not at VFS). Therefore, please take the courier/transport time between VFS Global in Manila or Cebu and the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok into account when calculating the necessary processing time. Courier time is 2-5 days each way.

In some cases, applications are sent to the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) in Norway, and the processing time for these cases may be up to 45 days.

If the Embassy has to request additional documents or information, it will take more time to process the application.

For non-Filipino applicants, the processing time might be longer. The reason for the extended processing time is that visas cannot be issued to citizens of certain countries before the Embassy has consulted other Schengen member states. This process takes up to seven days. For information on which countries such prior consultation applies to, please click here.

Download Forms

You must fill out your visa application form by clicking here.

Overview

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

This visa for those who intends to visit their other family / friends. If during any portion of their visit to Norway the applicant intends to engage in business, or official duties he/she must refer to other relevant visa categories.

You will need to submit a copy of a travel medical insurance policy that will cover any costs of repatriation on medical grounds, urgent medical care or emergency hospital treatment. The insurance may be bought from an insurance company in the accredited list of local insurance companies, or an insurance company with office within the Schengen area. The insurance must be valid for the entire Schengen area, and cover the duration of your stay. The minimum coverage shall be EUR 30.000. For the list of accredited travel insurance, click here

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

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

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

Visa Fees

For the complete list of visa fees, please click here. Note that the visa fees must be paid online using a credit or debit card.

Aside from the visa fee, VFS will collect a service fee of (8 EUR) Php 502.00 for each visa application. VFS accepts payment in cash/ debit card/ credit card/ QR code at the Norway counter in VFS during your appointment date.

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 EUR 7.20 (Php 452) to cover the Resubmission Courier.

This fee is applicable for Manila and Cebu.

Applicants exempted from paying the Visa Fee:

• 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
• 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.)
• Applications for Entry visas (d-visa) for skilled workers (including their family members) who have received a concrete offer of employment.
• 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.

At VFS, you may avail value-added services which are optional. For details please click here.

Documents Required

Visit Relatives and Friends

Photo Specifications

Applicants, submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

• The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).
  • Use coloured photo with plain white background.
  • The photo must be no more than 6-months old (not used in any visas).
  • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly (hair behind ears).
  • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
  • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Attaching the Photo to the Application form

• Glue one photograph on the designated space of the application form.

Processing Time

The case processing time for visa applications is normally up to 15 days from the date the Embassy received the application.

Please remark that the processing time starts from the day the application is received at the Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok (not at VFS). Therefore, please take the courier/transport time between VFS Global in Manila or Cebu and the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok into account when calculating the necessary processing time. Courier time is 2-5 days each way.

In some cases, applications are sent to the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) in Norway, and the processing time for these cases may be up to 45 days.

If the Embassy has to request additional documents or information, it will take more time to process the application.

For non-Filipino applicants, the processing time might be longer. The reason for the extended processing time is that visas cannot be issued to citizens of certain countries before the Embassy has consulted other Schengen member states. This process takes up to seven days. For information on which countries such prior consultation applies to, please click here.

Download Forms

You must fill out your visa application form by clicking here.

Overview

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

This visa for those who intends to visit their parents. If during any portion of their visit to Norway the applicant intends to engage in business, or official duties he/she must refer to other relevant visa categories.

You will need to submit a copy of a travel medical insurance policy that will cover any costs of repatriation on medical grounds, urgent medical care or emergency hospital treatment. The insurance may be bought from an insurance company in the accredited list of local insurance companies, or an insurance company with office within the Schengen area. The insurance must be valid for the entire Schengen area, and cover the duration of your stay. The minimum coverage shall be EUR 30.000. For the list of accredited travel insurance, click here

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

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

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

Visa Fees

For the complete list of visa fees, please click here. Note that the visa fees must be paid online using a credit or debit card.

Aside from the visa fee, VFS will collect a service fee of (8 EUR) Php 502.00 for each visa application. VFS accepts payment in cash/ debit card/ credit card/ QR code at the Norway counter in VFS during your appointment date.

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 EUR 7.20 (Php 452) to cover the Resubmission Courier.

This fee is applicable for Manila and Cebu.

Applicants exempted from paying the Visa Fee:

• 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
• 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.)
• Applications for Entry visas (d-visa) for skilled workers (including their family members) who have received a concrete offer of employment.
• 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.

At VFS, you may avail value-added services which are optional. For details please click here.

Documents Required

Visit Parents

Photo Specifications

Applicants, submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

• The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).
  • Use coloured photo with plain white background.
  • The photo must be no more than 6-months old (not used in any visas).
  • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly (hair behind ears).
  • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
  • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Attaching the Photo to the Application form

• Glue one photograph on the designated space of the application form.

Processing Time

The case processing time for visa applications is normally up to 15 days from the date the Embassy received the application.

Please remark that the processing time starts from the day the application is received at the Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok (not at VFS). Therefore, please take the courier/transport time between VFS Global in Manila or Cebu and the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok into account when calculating the necessary processing time. Courier time is 2-5 days each way.

In some cases, applications are sent to the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) in Norway, and the processing time for these cases may be up to 45 days.

If the Embassy has to request additional documents or information, it will take more time to process the application.

For non-Filipino applicants, the processing time might be longer. The reason for the extended processing time is that visas cannot be issued to citizens of certain countries before the Embassy has consulted other Schengen member states. This process takes up to seven days. For information on which countries such prior consultation applies to, please click here.

Download Forms

You must fill out your visa application form by clicking here.

Overview

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

This visa for those who intends to visit their child.If during any portion of their visit to Norway the applicant intends to engage in business, or official duties he/she must refer to other relevant visa categories.

You will need to submit a copy of a travel medical insurance policy that will cover any costs of repatriation on medical grounds, urgent medical care or emergency hospital treatment. The insurance may be bought from an insurance company in the accredited list of local insurance companies, or an insurance company with office within the Schengen area. The insurance must be valid for the entire Schengen area, and cover the duration of your stay. The minimum coverage shall be EUR 30.000. For the list of accredited travel insurance, click here

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

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

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

Visa Fees

For the complete list of visa fees, please click here. Note that the visa fees must be paid online using a credit or debit card.

Aside from the visa fee, VFS will collect a service fee of (8 EUR) Php 502.00 for each visa application. VFS accepts payment in cash/ debit card/ credit card/ QR code at the Norway counter in VFS during your appointment date.

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 EUR 7.20 (Php 452) to cover the Resubmission Courier.

This fee is applicable for Manila and Cebu.

Applicants exempted from paying the Visa Fee:

• 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
• 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.)
• Applications for Entry visas (d-visa) for skilled workers (including their family members) who have received a concrete offer of employment.
• 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.

At VFS, you may avail value-added services which are optional. For details please click here.

Documents Required

Visit Child

Photo Specifications

General

• The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).
  • Use coloured photo with plain white background.
  • The photo must be no more than 6-months old (not used in any visas).
  • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly (hair behind ears).
  • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
  • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Attaching the Photo to the Application form

• Glue one photograph on the designated space of the application form.

Processing Time

The case processing time for visa applications is normally up to 15 days from the date the Embassy received the application.

Please remark that the processing time starts from the day the application is received at the Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok (not at VFS). Therefore, please take the courier/transport time between VFS Global in Manila or Cebu and the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok into account when calculating the necessary processing time. Courier time is 2-5 days each way.

In some cases, applications are sent to the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) in Norway, and the processing time for these cases may be up to 45 days.

If the Embassy has to request additional documents or information, it will take more time to process the application.

For non-Filipino applicants, the processing time might be longer. The reason for the extended processing time is that visas cannot be issued to citizens of certain countries before the Embassy has consulted other Schengen member states. This process takes up to seven days. For information on which countries such prior consultation applies to, please click here.

Download Forms

You must fill out your visa application form by clicking here.

Overview

Seafarers from the Philippines are exempted the visa requirement for embarking and disembarking vessels in Norway.

The only seafarers that would have needed a Schengen visa are those who are going to Iceland.

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

Only seamen who are nationals from a country which is required to have a valid visa to enter the Schengen space need to apply for a seamen transit visa and if they intend to join a ship that is (or will be) in a Schengen port, land with the aim of join another ship that is (or will arrive) in a Schengen port, or land due to sickness, repatriation, holiday and so on.

The possession of a visa does not give you an automatic right of entry to a Schengen country.
When you cross the border into the Schengen area, you will have to present:

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

Visa Fees

For the complete list of visa fees, please click here. Note that the visa fees must be paid online using a credit or debit card.

Aside from the visa fee, VFS will collect a service fee of (8 EUR) Php 502.00 for each visa application. VFS accepts payment in cash/ debit card/ credit card/ QR code at the Norway counter in VFS during your appointment date.

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 EUR 7.20 (Php 452) to cover the Resubmission Courier.

This fee is applicable for Manila and Cebu.

Applicants exempted from paying the Visa Fee:

• 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
• 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.)
• Applications for Entry visas (d-visa) for skilled workers (including their family members) who have received a concrete offer of employment.
• 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.

At VFS, you may avail value-added services which are optional. For details please click here.

Documents Required

Seafarer Joining Vessel

Photo Specifications

Applicants, submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

• The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).
  • Use coloured photo with plain white background.
  • The photo must be no more than 6-months old (not used in any visas).
  • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly (hair behind ears).
  • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
  • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Attaching the Photo to the Application form

• Glue one photograph on the designated space of the application form.

Processing Time

The case processing time for visa applications is normally up to 15 days from the date the Embassy received the application.

Please remark that the processing time starts from the day the application is received at the Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok (not at VFS). Therefore, please take the courier/transport time between VFS Global in Manila or Cebu and the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok into account when calculating the necessary processing time. Courier time is 2-5 days each way.

In some cases, applications are sent to the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) in Norway, and the processing time for these cases may be up to 45 days.

If the Embassy has to request additional documents or information, it will take more time to process the application.

For non-Filipino applicants, the processing time might be longer. The reason for the extended processing time is that visas cannot be issued to citizens of certain countries before the Embassy has consulted other Schengen member states. This process takes up to seven days. For information on which countries such prior consultation applies to, please click here.

Download Forms

You must fill out your visa application form by clicking here.

Overview

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

This visa is solely for the purpose of leisure travel including vacationing, cruising, sightseeing and other recreational activities. If during any portion of their visit to Norway the applicant intends to engage in business, or official duties he/she must refer to other relevant visa categories.

You will need to submit a copy of a travel medical insurance policy that will cover any costs of repatriation on medical grounds, urgent medical care or emergency hospital treatment. The insurance may be bought from an insurance company in the accredited list of local insurance companies, or an insurance company with office within the Schengen area. The insurance must be valid for the entire Schengen area, and cover the duration of your stay. The minimum coverage shall be EUR 30.000. For the list of accredited travel insurance, click here

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

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

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

Visa Fees

For the complete list of visa fees, please click here. Note that the visa fees must be paid online using a credit or debit card.

Aside from the visa fee, VFS will collect a service fee of (8 EUR) Php 502.00 for each visa application. VFS accepts payment in cash/ debit card/ credit card/ QR code at the Norway counter in VFS during your appointment date.

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 EUR 7.20 (Php 452) to cover the Resubmission Courier.

This fee is applicable for Manila and Cebu.

Applicants exempted from paying the Visa Fee:

• 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
• 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.)
• Applications for Entry visas (d-visa) for skilled workers (including their family members) who have received a concrete offer of employment.
• 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.

At VFS, you may avail value-added services which are optional. For details please click here.

Documents Required

Tour

Photo Specifications

Applicants, submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

• The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).
  • Use coloured photo with plain white background.
  • The photo must be no more than 6-months old (not used in any visas).
  • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly (hair behind ears).
  • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
  • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Attaching the Photo to the Application form

• Glue one photograph on the designated space of the application form.

Processing Time

The case processing time for visa applications is normally up to 15 days from the date the Embassy received the application.

Please remark that the processing time starts from the day the application is received at the Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok (not at VFS). Therefore, please take the courier/transport time between VFS Global in Manila or Cebu and the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok into account when calculating the necessary processing time. Courier time is 2-5 days each way.

In some cases, applications are sent to the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) in Norway, and the processing time for these cases may be up to 45 days.

If the Embassy has to request additional documents or information, it will take more time to process the application.

For non-Filipino applicants, the processing time might be longer. The reason for the extended processing time is that visas cannot be issued to citizens of certain countries before the Embassy has consulted other Schengen member states. This process takes up to seven days. For information on which countries such prior consultation applies to, please click here.

Download Forms

You must fill out your visa application form by clicking here.

Overview

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

A Business visa is required if during any portion of the visit applicant intends to conduct business or commercial activities. e.g.; Meetings, Conference, Trainings, Trade Fairs, etc; such visas can only be issued to travellers not being paid for work by an entity within Norway and its representing countries. If the applicant intends to undertake paid work in Norway and its representing countries, he/she will need to obtain a work permit.

You will need to submit a copy of a travel medical insurance policy that will cover any costs of repatriation on medical grounds, urgent medical care or emergency hospital treatment. The insurance may be bought from an insurance company in the accredited list of local insurance companies, or an insurance company with office within the Schengen area. The insurance must be valid for the entire Schengen area, and cover the duration of your stay. The minimum coverage shall be EUR 30.000. For the list of accredited travel insurance, click here

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

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

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

Visa Fees

For the complete list of visa fees, please click here. Note that the visa fees must be paid online using a credit or debit card.

Aside from the visa fee, VFS will collect a service fee of (8 EUR) Php 502.00 for each visa application. VFS accepts payment in cash/ debit card/ credit card/ QR code at the Norway counter in VFS during your appointment date.

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 EUR 7.20 (Php 452) to cover the Resubmission Courier.

This fee is applicable for Manila and Cebu.

Applicants exempted from paying the Visa Fee:

• 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
• 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.)
• Applications for Entry visas (d-visa) for skilled workers (including their family members) who have received a concrete offer of employment.
• 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.

At VFS, you may avail value-added services which are optional. For details please click here.

Documents Required

Business Visitor

Photo Specifications

Applicants, submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

• The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).
  • Use coloured photo with plain white background.
  • The photo must be no more than 6-months old (not used in any visas).
  • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly (hair behind ears).
  • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
  • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Attaching the Photo to the Application form

• Glue one photograph on the designated space of the application form.

Processing Time

The case processing time for visa applications is normally up to 15 days from the date the Embassy received the application.

Please remark that the processing time starts from the day the application is received at the Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok (not at VFS). Therefore, please take the courier/transport time between VFS Global in Manila or Cebu and the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok into account when calculating the necessary processing time. Courier time is 2-5 days each way.

In some cases, applications are sent to the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) in Norway, and the processing time for these cases may be up to 45 days.

If the Embassy has to request additional documents or information, it will take more time to process the application.

For non-Filipino applicants, the processing time might be longer. The reason for the extended processing time is that visas cannot be issued to citizens of certain countries before the Embassy has consulted other Schengen member states. This process takes up to seven days. For information on which countries such prior consultation applies to, please click here.

Download Forms

You must fill out your visa application form by clicking here.

To download the Application Form:

1. Click on the form link
2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

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

Overview

When you apply for a visa, the application will be forwarded to the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand for processing. All cases are considered individually to see if the conditions for granting a visa are fulfilled. To read more about the conditions that must be fulfilled in order to be granted a visa, please click here: https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/visit-and-holiday/visitors-visa-to-norway/?c=phl#link-11341 and select the purpose of your visit.

Please take note that this category will be treated on priority.

Visa Fees

Free of charge

Documents Required

Family member of EU/EEA national

Photo Specifications

Applicants, submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

• The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).
  • Use coloured photo with plain white background.
  • The photo must be no more than 6-months old (not used in any visas).
  • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly (hair behind ears).
  • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
  • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Attaching the Photo to the Application form

• Glue one photograph on the designated space of the application form.

Processing Time

The processing time for visa applications is normally 15 days

Download Forms

Not applicable

Overview

You may apply for a residence permit for family immigration if you are married to, or are the registered partner or cohabitant or child of someone who lives in Norway. Other types of family members who may apply are parents who have children in Norway, those who are going to marry someone in Norway (fiancées/fiancés), foster children and full siblings.

In order to apply for a residence permit to Norway from the Philippines, you must either be a Filipino citizen or have had a residence permit in the Philippines for at least six months.

Note that you can only apply for a residence permit to Norway. For other countries, please contact their nearest Embassy/Consulate or central authorities.

Visa Fees

For the complete list of visa fees for residence permit, please click here.

Aside from the visa fee, VFS will collect a service fee of (8 EUR) Php 502.00 for each visa application. VFS accepts payment in cash/ debit card/ credit card/ QR code at the Norway counter in VFS during your appointment date.

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 EUR 7.20 (Php 452) to cover the Resubmission Courier.

This fee is applicable for Manila and Cebu.

Applicants exempted from paying the Visa Fee:

• 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
• 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.)
• Applications for Entry visas (d-visa) for skilled workers (including their family members) who have received a concrete offer of employment.
• 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.

At VFS, you may avail value-added services which are optional. For details please click here.

Documents Required

• Family Immigration for Spouse
• Family immigration with spouse for those who previously have been granted a family immigration permit to get married (fiance)
• Family Immigration for Cohabitant
• Family Immigration for those who are getting married

Photo Specifications

Applicants, submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

• The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).
  • Use coloured photo with plain white background.
  • The photo must be no more than 6-months old (not used in any visas).
  • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly (hair behind ears).
  • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
  • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Attaching the Photo to the Application form

• Glue one photograph on the designated space of the application form.

Processing Time

The stipulated case processing time is advisory. This means that some cases may take longer while others take less time. Click here for details.

Application form

You must register your application and fill out the form on the online application portal by clicking here.

Overview

Children whose parents live in Norway are entitled to go to Norway to live with them provided that certain criteria are met.

Requirements of the parents

• Both parents live in Norway and have legal residence here, or
• One of the parents lives in Norway and has sole parental responsibility, or
• One of the parents lives in Norway and the other parent has agreed to the child moving to Norway (if they have joint parental responsibility)

If the case concerns an adopted child, the Norwegian Directorate of Children, Youth and Family Affairs must have agreed to the adoption before the child enters Norway

For more information about family immigration, please click here

Note that this is only applicable for Norway applicants. For Iceland, please get in touch with their nearest Embassy or directly with their Ministry.

Visa Fees

For the complete list of visa fees for residence permit, please click here.

Aside from the visa fee, VFS will collect a service fee of (8 EUR) Php 502.00 for each visa application. VFS accepts payment in cash/ debit card/ credit card/ QR code at the Norway counter in VFS during your appointment date.

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 EUR 7.20 (Php 452) to cover the Resubmission Courier.

This fee is applicable for Manila and Cebu.

Applicants exempted from paying the Visa Fee:

• 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
• 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.)
• Applications for Entry visas (d-visa) for skilled workers (including their family members) who have received a concrete offer of employment.
• 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.

At VFS, you may avail value-added services which are optional. For details please click here.

Documents Required

• Family immigration for children who have parents in Norway
• Checklist for you who had one parent who was a Norwegian citizen when you were born
• Family immigration for child between 18 and 21 who have previously had a lengthy stay in Norway with a residence permit
• Family immigration for children over the age of 18 who are financially dependent on their parents

Photo Specifications

Applicants, submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

• The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).
  • Use coloured photo with plain white background.
  • The photo must be no more than 6-months old (not used in any visas).
  • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly (hair behind ears).
  • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
  • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Attaching the Photo to the Application form

• Glue one photograph on the designated space of the application form.

Processing Time

The stipulated case processing time is advisory. This means that some cases may take longer while others take less time. Click here for details.

Download Form

You must fill out your visa application form by clicking here.

To download the Application Form:

1. Click on the form link
2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

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

Overview

Applicants who wish to enter into marriage in Norway and settle there afterwards, may apply for an Engagement Permit / Fiancè Permit. After the wedding, applicants may lodge an application for family reunification at the local Police Station in Norway instead of travelling back to their country of residence and applying to the nearest Embassy / Consulate General.

Visa Fees

For the complete list of visa fees for residence permit, please click here.

Aside from the visa fee, VFS will collect a service fee of (8 EUR) Php 502.00 for each visa application. VFS accepts payment in cash/ debit card/ credit card/ QR code at the Norway counter in VFS during your appointment date.

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 EUR 7.20 (Php 452) to cover the Resubmission Courier.

This fee is applicable for Manila and Cebu.

Applicants exempted from paying the Visa Fee:

• 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
• 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.)
• Applications for Entry visas (d-visa) for skilled workers (including their family members) who have received a concrete offer of employment.
• 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.

At VFS, you may avail value-added services which are optional. For details please click here.

Documents Required

Family Immigration for those who are getting married

Photo Specifications

Applicants, submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

• The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).
  • Use coloured photo with plain white background.
  • The photo must be no more than 6-months old (not used in any visas).
  • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly (hair behind ears).
  • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
  • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Attaching the Photo to the Application form

• Glue one photograph on the designated space of the application form.

Processing Time

The stipulated case processing time is advisory. This means that some cases may take longer while others take less time. Click here for details.

Download Form

You must fill out your visa application form by clicking here.

To download the Application Form:

1. Click on the form link
2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

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

Overview

Parents of foreign nationals residing in Norway may apply for a 9 months residence permit to visit their children.

Visa Fees

For the complete list of visa fees for residence permit, please click here.

Aside from the visa fee, VFS will collect a service fee of (8 EUR) Php 502.00 for each visa application. VFS accepts payment in cash/ debit card/ credit card/ QR code at the Norway counter in VFS during your appointment date.

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 EUR 7.20 (Php 452) to cover the Resubmission Courier.

This fee is applicable for Manila and Cebu.

Applicants exempted from paying the Visa Fee:

• 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
• 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.)
• Applications for Entry visas (d-visa) for skilled workers (including their family members) who have received a concrete offer of employment.
• 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.

At VFS, you may avail value-added services which are optional. For details please click here.

Documents Required

Parents who are going to visit their child in Norway for up to nine months

Photo Specifications

Applicants, submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

• The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).
  • Use coloured photo with plain white background.
  • The photo must be no more than 6-months old (not used in any visas).
  • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly (hair behind ears).
  • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
  • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Attaching the Photo to the Application form

• Glue one photograph on the designated space of the application form.

Processing Time

The stipulated case processing time is advisory. This means that some cases may take longer while others take less time. Click here for details.

Download Form

You must fill out your visa application form by clicking here.

To download the Application Form:

1. Click on the form link
2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

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

Overview

On these pages you will find information about residence permits for work in Norway. For more details you can also visit the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration website.

SEASONAL WORKER

Seasonal work is work that can only be carried out during limited parts of the year due to climate variations, fluctuations in the availability of raw materials or other circumstances. Forestry, agriculture, the fish processing industry, plant nurseries and the restaurant and tourism industries are typical seasonal industries. Odd jobs such as carpentry, painting and other maintenance and restoration work are not considered seasonal work. If you are to replace an employee in connection with holidays, this must be clearly stated in your application. There is no requirement as to when during the year holidays can be taken. You can be granted a residence permit for seasonal work for up to six months. The six months can be divided between several permits for one and the same or several different employers. If you want to change employers after your permit has been granted, you have to apply again. For more information about permits to work as a seasonal worker, please click here

SKILLED WORKER

You may be granted a residence permit as a skilled worker if you have the following qualifications:

• Specialist training corresponding to upper secondary education level. You must have completed vocational training for a specific occupation. The education must as a minimum correspond to upper secondary education level, i.e. at least three years. If you were educated abroad, you must have achieved the same level of expertise as you would have achieved had you been educated in Norway. Examples include vocational education for joiners, plumbers or auxiliary nurses.
• Craft certificate. A craft certificate taken abroad must have resulted in the same level of expertise as a Norwegian craft certificate
• University college or university education. The requirement is a completed degree or study programme. Examples include nurses, engineers, Bachelor or Master’s degrees.
• Special qualifications. You must have gained expertise through professional experience of a certain duration, alternatively in combination with other training (courses and similar). If there is a formal education in the field achieved through of such education. Please note that, in principle, a skilled worker permit is only granted on the basis of special qualifications in exceptional circumstances and that thorough documentation is required.

For more information about permits to work as a skilled worker, please click here

Application Fees

For the complete list of visa fees for residence permit, please click here.

Aside from the visa fee, VFS will collect a service fee of (8 EUR) Php 502.00 for each visa application. VFS accepts payment in cash/ debit card/ credit card/ QR code at the Norway counter in VFS during your appointment date.

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 EUR 7.20 (Php 452) to cover the Resubmission Courier.

This fee is applicable for Manila and Cebu.

• 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
• 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.)
• Applications for Entry visas (d-visa) for skilled workers (including their family members) who have received a concrete offer of employment.
• 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.

At VFS, you may avail value-added services which are optional. For details please click here.

Documents Required

• Residence permit for a skilled worker with an employer in Norway
• Checklist for artist, musician, performer or their required support staff
• Seasonal Worker

Photo Specifications

Applicants, submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

• The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).
  • Use coloured photo with plain white background.
  • The photo must be no more than 6-months old (not used in any visas).
  • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly (hair behind ears).
  • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
  • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Attaching the Photo to the Application form

• Glue one photograph on the designated space of the application form.

Processing Time

The stipulated case processing time is advisory. This means that some cases may take longer while others take less time. Click here for details.

Download Form

You must fill out your visa application form by clicking here.

To download the Application Form:

1. Click on the form link
2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

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

Overview

This type of work permit may be granted for work of a seasonal nature or as an ordinary holiday replacement.

Visa Fees

For the complete list of visa fees for residence permit, please click here.

Aside from the visa fee, VFS will collect a service fee of (8 EUR) Php 502.00 for each visa application. VFS accepts payment in cash/ debit card/ credit card/ QR code at the Norway counter in VFS during your appointment date.

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 EUR 7.20 (Php 452) to cover the Resubmission Courier.

This fee is applicable for Manila and Cebu.

Applicants exempted from paying the Visa Fee:

• 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
• 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.

At VFS, you may avail value-added services which are optional. For details please click here.

Documents Required

Seasonal Worker

Photo Specifications

Applicants, submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

• The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).
  • Use coloured photo with plain white background.
  • The photo must be no more than 6-months old (not used in any visas).
  • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly (hair behind ears).
  • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
  • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Attaching the Photo to the Application form

• Glue one photograph on the designated space of the application form.

Processing Time

The stipulated case processing time is advisory. This means that some cases may take longer while others take less time. Click here for details.

Download Form

You must fill out your visa application form by clicking here.

To download the Application Form:

1. Click on the form link
2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

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

Overview

In order to be granted a residence permit as a skilled worker, you must be a qualified skilled worker whose expertise is relevant to the job you will be doing in Norway

Visa Fees

For the complete list of visa fees for residence permit, please click here.

Aside from the visa fee, VFS will collect a service fee of (8 EUR) Php 502.00 for each visa application. VFS accepts payment in cash/ debit card/ credit card/ QR code at the Norway counter in VFS during your appointment date.

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 EUR 7.20 (Php 452) to cover the Resubmission Courier.

This fee is applicable for Manila and Cebu.

Applicants exempted from paying the Visa Fee:

• 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
• 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.

At VFS, you may avail value-added services which are optional. For details please click here.

Documents Required

	Residence permit for a skilled worker with an employer in Norway
	Checklist for artist, musician, performer or their required support staff

Photo Specifications

Applicants, submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

• The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).
  • Use coloured photo with plain white background.
  • The photo must be no more than 6-months old (not used in any visas).
  • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly (hair behind ears).
  • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
  • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Attaching the Photo to the Application form

• Glue one photograph on the designated space of the application form.

Processing Time

The stipulated case processing time is advisory. This means that some cases may take longer while others take less time. Click here for details.

Download Form

You must fill out your visa application form by clicking here.

To download the Application Form:

1. Click on the form link
2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

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

Overview

If you wish to study in Norway for longer than three months you must apply for a residence permit for students. This section contains information about which studies constitute grounds for a residence permit. There is also information on how to apply and which rights a study permit entails.

For more information about student permits, please click here

Application Fees

For the complete list of visa fees for residence permit, please click here.

Aside from the visa fee, VFS will collect a service fee of (8 EUR) Php 502.00 for each visa application. VFS accepts payment in cash/ debit card/ credit card/ QR code at the Norway counter in VFS during your appointment date.

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 EUR 7.20 (Php 452) to cover the Resubmission Courier.

This fee is applicable for Manila and Cebu.

• 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
• 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.)
• Applications for Entry visas (d-visa) for skilled workers (including their family members) who have received a concrete offer of employment.
• 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.

At VFS, you may avail value-added services which are optional. For details please click here.

Documents Required

	University College or University
	Checklist for Upper Secondary
	Students with admission to a folk high school or a religion/belief-based school (bible school)
	Skilled workers who want to take additional education in order for their education to be recognised in Norway

Photo Specifications

Applicants, submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

• The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).
  • Use coloured photo with plain white background.
  • The photo must be no more than 6-months old (not used in any visas).
  • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly (hair behind ears).
  • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
  • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Attaching the Photo to the Application form

• Glue one photograph on the designated space of the application form.

Processing Time

The stipulated case processing time is advisory. This means that some cases may take longer while others take less time. Click here for details.

Download Form

You must fill out your visa application form by clicking here.

To download the Application Form:

1. Click on the form link
2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

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

Overview

The purpose of the au pair scheme is cultural exchange. As au pairs, young people can improve their language skills and knowledge of Norway and Norwegian society by living with a Norwegian family. In return, the au pair performs services such as light housework and child care for the host family. You can be granted a residence permit as an au pair for a maximum period of two years. If the offer of employment is for less than two years, you can only be granted a residence permit for the period covered by the employment offer.

For more information about au pair permits, please click here

Application Fees

For the complete list of visa fees for residence permit, please click here.

Aside from the visa fee, VFS will collect a service fee of (8 EUR) Php 502.00 for each visa application. VFS accepts payment in cash/ debit card/ credit card/ QR code at the Norway counter in VFS during your appointment date.

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 EUR 7.20 (Php 452) to cover the Resubmission Courier.

This fee is applicable for Manila and Cebu.

• 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
• 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.)
• Applications for Entry visas (d-visa) for skilled workers (including their family members) who have received a concrete offer of employment.
• 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.

At VFS, you may avail value-added services which are optional. For details please click here.

Documents Required

Checklist for Au Pair

Photo Specifications

Applicants, submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

• The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).
  • Use coloured photo with plain white background.
  • The photo must be no more than 6-months old (not used in any visas).
  • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly (hair behind ears).
  • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
  • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Attaching the Photo to the Application form

• Glue one photograph on the designated space of the application form.

Processing Time

The stipulated case processing time is advisory. This means that some cases may take longer while others take less time. Click here for details.

Download Form

You must fill out your visa application form by clicking here.

To download the Application Form:

1. Click on the form link
2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

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

Overview

There are a number of different types of Work / Residence Permits in Norway.

For more information on the different types of permits, please click here.

Visa Fees

For the complete list of visa fees for residence permit, please click here.

Aside from the visa fee, VFS will collect a service fee of (8 EUR) Php 502.00 for each visa application. VFS accepts payment in cash/ debit card/ credit card/ QR code at the Norway counter in VFS during your appointment date.

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 EUR 7.20 (Php 452) to cover the Resubmission Courier.

This fee is applicable for Manila and Cebu.

Applicants exempted from paying the Visa Fee:

• 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
• 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.)
• Applications for Entry visas (d-visa) for skilled workers (including their family members) who have received a concrete offer of employment.
• 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.

At VFS, you may avail value-added services which are optional. For details please click here

Documents Required

There are a number of different types of Work / Residence Permits in Norway.

For more information on the different types of permits, please click here.

Photo Specifications

Applicants, submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

• The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).
  • Use coloured photo with plain white background.
  • The photo must be no more than 6-months old (not used in any visas).
  • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly (hair behind ears).
  • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
  • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Attaching the Photo to the Application form

• Glue one photograph on the designated space of the application form.

Processing Time

The stipulated case processing time is advisory. This means that some cases may take longer while others take less time. Click here for details.

Download Form

You must fill out your visa application form by clicking here.

To download the Application Form:

1. Click on the form link
2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

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