Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) — Business / ConferenceVerified 2026-05-12Norway Business Visa (Schengen Type C — Business / Conference)
The Norway Business Visa (Schengen Type C) lets Indian business professionals attend meetings, conferences, training, or trade events in Norway and other Schengen countries for up to 90 days. It does NOT authorise paid work — for that you need a Residence Permit (Skilled Worker) from UDI.
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Processing
15 calendar days from when the Royal Norwegian Embassy receives your complete application
Stay Duration
90 days in any 180-day period (Schengen-wide)
Starting Fee
€90
Apply At
11 VFS centres
Special Instructions — Read Before Applying
These requirements apply to ALL Norway visa types. Violations mean your application will be rejected — read each one carefully.
- 1Apply at least 15 days before travel — up to 6 months ahead is accepted. The Embassy may contact you for an interview or additional documents.
- 2Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended stay, have at least 2 blank pages, and must have been issued within the last 10 years.
- 3Handwritten or non-machine-readable Indian passports issued after 01/04/2010 are NOT accepted.
- 4Carry any old/expired passports — the Embassy wants to see all previous Schengen entry/exit stamps.
- 5Travel medical insurance covering minimum €30,000 for the entire Schengen area is MANDATORY — covering the full trip plus emergency medical evacuation.
- 6Norway uses the UDI Application Portal (selvbetjening.udi.no) for ALL applications — short-stay AND long-stay. Forms are completed online; VFS only handles biometrics and document collection.
- 7Documents must be submitted in original (or certified copies) + A4 photocopies, with no staples or pins. Documents in any language other than Norwegian or English must be translated by an authorised translator.
- 8Do NOT purchase your flight ticket until your visa is approved — only flight reservations are needed at application. The visa is issued for the exact dates on the flight booking.
Who Can Apply
- Indian business professionals attending meetings, conferences, trade shows, or training events in Norway
- Employees of Indian companies travelling for client meetings or B2B engagements
- Delegates invited by Norwegian companies, chambers of commerce, or trade bodies
- Independent professionals attending paid conferences/seminars (no work in Norway)
Not eligible under this visa:
- Anyone taking up paid employment in Norway (even short-term) — needs a Residence Permit
- Performers/artists receiving fees from a Norwegian source — needs a separate work permit
- Long-term postings (>90 days) — apply for Skilled Worker / Service Provider Residence Permit
Previously refused?
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Fees (in INR)
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Adult visa / child over 12 — Embassy fee (Schengen Type C) | €90 |
| Children 6–12 years — Embassy fee | €45 |
| Children under 6 years — Embassy fee | FREE |
| VFS service charge | ₹2,052 |
| Courier (outside Delhi) | ₹432 |
Embassy fees are set in EUR by UDI — the INR charged at VFS varies with the daily exchange rate. VFS service and courier fees are fixed in INR. Family members of EU/EEA nationals, pupils/students/teachers on educational trips, and researchers are exempt from the embassy fee (the fee must be paid up front in the UDI portal and refunded at appointment). All fees are non-refundable regardless of outcome.
Documents Required
Core Documents
- !Signed printout of the harmonised application form from UDI portal
Filled at selvbetjening.udi.no — bring the email cover letter to VFS
- !Visa fee receipt
Paid online via UDI portal
- !Valid current passport + ALL previous passports
Valid 3 months beyond stay, 2 blank pages, issued within last 10 years
- !Passport-size photograph
35–40mm, white background, ≤6 months old
- !Copy of biodata page + all used pages of the passport
Business Documents
- !Invitation letter from the Norwegian company or organisation
Must state applicant's identity, purpose of journey, period and place of intended stay, activities to be performed, who the applicant will meet, and who covers travel/living costs
- !Letter from the Indian company or organisation
Must state applicant's identity, employer's contact details (person, email, phone), position, purpose, activities in Norway, and a guarantee of return
- !Memorandum of Association of the Indian company + photocopy of first 3 pages
- ○UDI Sponsorship & Invitation form (if expenses covered by Norwegian host)
Use Sponsor for visitors (digital with electronic ID or paper). Not required if you have minimum NOK 500/day/person documented via bank statement / wage specification (last 6 months).
Travel & Insurance
- !Travel/health insurance for the Schengen area
Minimum €30,000 coverage for the full duration of the journey
- !Confirmed roundtrip flight booking
Fixed dates of max 90 days; do NOT purchase ticket until visa is granted
- ○Hotel / accommodation confirmation for the full stay
Required if not staying with the inviting company / sponsor
Optional — Power of Attorney
- ○Letter granting Power of Attorney
Only if someone represents you in the case
! = mandatory · ○ = optional / if applicable
The journey.
5 steps from intake to approval. Curved spine on the right shows the natural pace — never as linear as government sites pretend.
- 01
Register the application online
Go to selvbetjening.udi.no → select 'Visitor visa' (purpose: business) → pay the fee → print the cover letter.
- 02
Book VFS appointment
At visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/nor — select your nearest centre.
- 03
Attend VFS with documents + biometrics
Submit originals + A4 photocopies (no staples) + biometrics.
- 04
Application forwarded to Embassy
VFS couriers the file to the Royal Norwegian Embassy, New Delhi. Processing begins on Embassy receipt.
- 05
Decision + passport return
Decision via SMS/email; passport returned to VFS or by courier.
What works
6 levers that flip a borderline case.
- Norway is part of Schengen — a Norway visa lets you travel to all 29 Schengen countries within the validity printed on the visa sticker.
- Use the UDI portal first (selvbetjening.udi.no): the cover letter generated by email is mandatory at your VFS appointment.
- Minimum funds: NOK 500 per person per day documented via bank statements covering the last 3 months. If you can show this, you don't strictly need a sponsorship form.
- Schedule biometrics 3–4 weeks before travel — early enough to handle 15–30 day processing, not so early that your bookings expire.
What kills cases
Top 3 refusal triggers we see.
- 1Invitation letter from Norwegian host missing key details (purpose, dates, sponsor of costs)
- 2Indian employer letter weak or missing guarantee of return
- 3Insufficient bank funds — failing the NOK 500/day rule
Download Official Forms
Official forms are hosted by VFS Global — we don't host third-party forms ourselves, so you always get the latest version.
How to download from VFS:
- Click the form name below — opens VFS Switzerland page
- Select the visa category you're applying for (e.g. Tourist, Business, Student)
- Scroll down to the "Download Form" section at the bottom
- Click the PDF icon next to the form name → saves to your device
UDI Application Portal (selvbetjening.udi.no)
Mandatory online application for all Norway visas and residence permits. Fill the form, pay the fee, and print the cover letter you receive by email — bring it to your VFS appointment.
VFS Global Norway (India)
Book your biometrics appointment, view document checklists, and track your application status here.
UDI — Sponsor for visitors (Sponsorship & Invitation form)
For business or family/friends visas — your Norwegian host can fill in the digital form with their electronic ID, or use the paper form.
UDI — Word definitions & fee overview
Official UDI page listing application fees by category (visitor visa, residence permit, etc.).
VFS Application Centres
Schengen Business Visa Eligibility Check
Answer 10 questions focused on business visa criteria. Business applications face different scrutiny — the embassy wants clear purpose, genuine business relationships, and verifiable host.
Who is inviting you to Denmark / the Schengen country?
What form will the invitation take?
How long have you had a business relationship with the Danish host?
How long is your business trip?
What's your role in your Indian company?
What's your Indian company's annual turnover?
Helps establish legitimacy of the business case.
How often do you travel internationally for business?
Have you used a Schengen visa before?
Any previous visa refusals (business or otherwise)?
Your return-to-India anchor?
Indicative only — final decision is always with the Embassy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I attend a paid conference in Norway on a business visa?+
Do I need a Norwegian host to apply for a business visa?+
Can I extend my Norway business visa from inside Norway?+
Is biometrics required every time?+
Can I bring my spouse on my business visa?+
Can SureshotVisa help if my employer hasn't sent the invitation yet?+
Before you apply
Two ways to apply for your Norway norway business visa (schengen type c — business / conference).
Do it yourself
the risky route
- You guess which papers Norway actually wants — one missing or wrongly-framed document triggers a refusal.
- You copy a cover letter off YouTube or Google — often the exact template embassies already flag as weak.
- You apply during a known peak-rejection window without realising it.
- Embassy & VFS fees are non-refundable — refused means your money, flights and leave are gone.
- One refusal stamp follows you for life — every future visa, anywhere, must declare it.
With SureshotVisa
the approved route
- A licensed consultant checks your case honestly before you spend a rupee on embassy fees.
- We build your Norway norway business visa (schengen type c — business / conference) file the way the embassy approves — documents, cover letter, financials.
- We catch the weak-ties, funding and intent issues behind 70% of Indian refusals — and fix them first.
- We've rescued hundreds of files that were already refused once and got them approved.
- Govt of Punjab licensed (Licence 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024) · 1200+ approvals.
Why DIY goes wrong
How a self-filed application turns into a refusal.
- 1
You feel ready
A few YouTube videos make the process look simple.
- 2
You file it yourself
You submit a sensitive norway business visa (schengen type c — business / conference) on your own.
- 3
One detail misreads
A small framing slip looks like weak ties or unclear intent.
- 4
Refusal
Now every future visa, anywhere, must declare it.
Once you've been refused, you learn the hard way how much the small details mattered. We'd rather you never collect that first stamp.
Trusted by business professionals
We've helped many business professionals get their Norway visa — the easy way.
From first-time norway business visa (schengen type c — business / conference) applicants to cases that were refused elsewhere, our licensed team has guided business professionals through Norway's exact requirements — so the file is approved the first time, without the stress, guesswork or risk of a refusal.
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Norway Work Residence Permit (Skilled Worker / Long-Stay — Informational)
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Source & Disclaimer
Data on this page is sourced from the official VFS Global Norway website and Embassy of Norway. Last verified 2026-05-12. Always verify with the official embassy before applying — fees and requirements change without notice.
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