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Norway Visa from India

Last reviewed: 14 May 2026 · Verified against current VFS Global India fees

SchengenSchengen ZoneCurrent wait: Days – weeks

Processing

~15 days

Fee Range

₹8,500 – ₹11,000

Documents

14 required

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Norway Visa — All Types

Each visa type has its own fees, documents, and processing rules. Tap any card for the complete guide.

Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) — Tourism

Norway Tourist Visa

Schengen short-stay visa for Indian citizens travelling to Norway for tourism, sightseeing, fjord cruises, and the Northern Lights — up to 90 days.

Fee€90Stay90 days in any 180-day period (Schengen-wide)
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Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) — Business / Conference

Norway Business Visa

Short-stay Schengen visa for meetings, conferences, training, and trade events in Norway for Indian business professionals.

Fee€90Stay90 days in any 180-day period (Schengen-wide)
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Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) — Visiting Family / Friends

Norway Visa for Visiting Family & Friends

Schengen short-stay visa for Indian citizens visiting family or friends resident in Norway — up to 90 days.

Fee€90Stay90 days in any 180-day period (Schengen-wide)
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Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) — Transit

Norway Transit Visa

Short-stay Schengen visa for Indian citizens passing through Norway en route to another destination — typically for stopovers requiring entry into the Schengen area.

Fee€90StayUp to 5 days per transit (Schengen-wide)
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Schengen — Airport Transit (Type A)

Norway Airport Transit Visa

Visa for Indian citizens transiting through the international zone of a Norwegian airport (typically Oslo OSL) without entering the Schengen area.

Fee€90StayStrictly inside the airport international transit zone — no entry to Schengen territory
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Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) — Seafarers' Transit

Norway Seafarers' Transit Visa

Schengen transit visa for Indian merchant marine seafarers joining or leaving a vessel via a Norwegian port.

Fee€90StayUp to 5 days per transit (Schengen-wide); duration aligned to vessel schedule
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Long-Stay Residence Permit — StudiesInfo only

Norway Study Residence Permit

Informational guide to the Norway Residence Permit for studies (higher education / vocational school / folk high school) for Indian citizens.

FeeNOK 5,900StayDuration of the study programme (renewable)
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Long-Stay Residence Permit — Work / EmploymentInfo only

Norway Work Residence Permit

Informational guide to Norway Residence Permits for work (Skilled Worker, Specialist, Self-employed, Independent Contractor, Seasonal Worker, Service Provider, etc.) for Indian citizens.

FeeNOK 6,300Stay1–3 years initial (depending on category), renewable
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Long-Stay Residence Permit — Family ImmigrationInfo only

Norway Family Reunification Residence Permit

Informational guide to Norway Family Immigration permits — spouse, registered partner, cohabitant, children, parents, and siblings of Norwegian residents.

FeeNOK 10,500StaySame duration as the sponsor's residence permit (or permanent residence if sponsor is a permanent resident)
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About Norway

Fjords, Northern Lights & the Midnight Sun

Norway is the bucket-list Schengen country for Indian travellers — towering fjords carved by glaciers, the otherworldly Aurora Borealis painting winter skies, and 24-hour daylight in the Arctic summer. From Oslo's Viking museums to Bergen's UNESCO Hanseatic wharf, the Lofoten Islands, and the Tromsø ice hotels, every region offers a different bucket-list moment. As a Schengen member, a Norway visa also unlocks 28 other European countries.

Capital

Oslo

Currency

NOK (Norwegian krone)

Language

Norwegian / English (widely spoken)

Flight time

~9–11h from Delhi (1 stop, no direct)

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Why Indians Love Visiting

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Iconic Fjords

Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord (both UNESCO), Sognefjord (Norway's longest at 204 km), Lysefjord with Pulpit Rock — best seen from a cruise or scenic train.

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Northern Lights

Tromsø, Alta, and Kirkenes are world-class Aurora-hunting bases from late September to early April. Clear nights + Arctic latitudes = high chance of the show.

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Midnight Sun

Above the Arctic Circle (Bodø, Lofoten, Tromsø, North Cape), the sun never sets from May to July — eerie, magical, and a totally Indian-friendly experience without the cold.

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World's Most Beautiful Train Rides

Bergen Railway (Oslo → Bergen), Flåm Railway (steepest in Northern Europe), and the Arctic Train (Trondheim → Bodø) cross glaciers, fjords, and tundra.

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Salmon, Brown Cheese & Reindeer

Norwegian salmon is world-famous, brunost (caramelised brown cheese) is uniquely Norwegian, and reindeer steak is a Sámi specialty in the north.

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Schengen Gateway

One Norway visa works across all 29 Schengen countries — combine fjords with Sweden, Denmark, Iceland (separate visa), or central Europe.

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Top Places to Visit

Geirangerfjord (UNESCO)Pulpit Rock (Preikestolen)Tromsø & Northern LightsLofoten IslandsBergen Bryggen wharf (UNESCO)Flåm RailwayOslo Viking Ship MuseumNorth Cape (Nordkapp)
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Famous Norway

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Fjords

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Aurora

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Vikings

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Reindeer

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Salmon

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Skiing

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Hurtigruten

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Pulpit Rock

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Food You Must Try

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Gravlaks

Cured salmon with dill & mustard sauce — Norway's most famous appetiser.

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Brunost

Sweet caramelised brown cheese — sliced thin on bread or waffles.

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Lutefisk

Fish (cod/ling) cured in lye, served Christmas-time — a true Norwegian acquired taste.

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Lefse

Soft potato flatbread — eaten with butter, sugar, or as a wrap for hot dogs (yes, really).

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Reindeer Stew (Finnbiff)

Slow-cooked reindeer with juniper, lingonberries — quintessential Sámi cuisine.

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Krumkake

Crispy waffle cones rolled around whipped cream — a classic Norwegian dessert.

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Best Time to Visit

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Summer (Midnight Sun)

Jun–Aug

Best for fjord cruises, hiking, midnight sun. Warm (15–25°C), long daylight, but most expensive season.

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Shoulder Season

May, Sep

Fewer crowds, lower prices, autumn colours in September. Some Arctic destinations closing/opening.

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Winter (Aurora)

Late Sep–Mar

Northern Lights season. Cold (-5 to -20°C in the north) but magical. Snowshoeing, dog sledding, ice hotels.

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Spring Thaw

Apr

Fjords still icy, less crowded, milder weather in the south. Aurora still visible until early April.

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Say it Like a Local

Hei

/hay/

Hello / Hi

Takk

/tahk/

Thanks

Tusen takk

/TOO-sen tahk/

Thanks a thousand (i.e. thank you very much)

Skål

/skohl/

Cheers!

Ha det bra

/HAH deh brah/

Goodbye (literally, 'have it good')

God tur

/goo toor/

Have a good trip

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💡Did You Know
1

Norway has 240,000+ lakes and a coastline so jagged with fjords that, straightened out, it would wrap halfway around Earth.

2

The word 'ski' comes from the Norwegian 'skíð' — Norwegians invented modern skiing 4,000+ years ago.

3

Norway has won more Winter Olympic medals than any other country — by a huge margin.

4

The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo every year (the other Nobel prizes are in Stockholm).

5

Norway's salmon and oil/gas fund give it one of the world's largest sovereign wealth funds — about $1.5 trillion.

6

The Sámi people, indigenous to northern Norway / Sweden / Finland, herd reindeer and have their own parliament.

⚙️ Application Process

1

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2

Prepare Documents

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3

VFS Appointment

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4

Biometrics & Submission

Visit VFS centre for biometrics. Your application is submitted to the embassy.

5

Track & Receive

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💡 Important Tips

  • Apply at least 4–6 weeks before your travel date
  • Keep bank balance healthy — ₹3–5 lakh recommended for most countries
  • Strong ties to India (job, property, family) help approval
  • Book refundable flights and hotels until visa is approved
  • Get travel insurance before your embassy appointment
  • Carry original documents and photocopies to VFS
  • Never provide false or inconsistent information

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