Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) — Visiting Family / FriendsVerified 2026-05-12Norway Visa for Visiting Family & Friends (Schengen Type C)
The Norway Family & Friends Visit Visa (Schengen Type C) lets Indian passport holders visit family or friends living in Norway for up to 90 days. The Norwegian host typically files a UDI Sponsor for visitors form, after which the applicant lodges the visa application via the UDI portal and VFS Global India.
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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 citizens visiting close relatives in Norway (parents, children, siblings, spouse, grandparents)
- Visitors invited by Norwegian friends or extended family
- Spouses / parents of Indians on residence permits or work permits in Norway (short visit only)
- Children visiting parents working/studying in Norway
Not eligible under this visa:
- Applicants intending to join a Norwegian resident permanently — apply for Family Reunification Permit instead
- Marriage visits where the wedding will take place in Norway — needs a separate route (Family Establishment Permit)
- Visitors with no clear relationship/invitation from a Norway resident
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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. EU/EEA family members are EXEMPT from the visa fee — pay up front via UDI portal and request refund at the embassy appointment.
Documents Required
Core Documents
- !Signed printout of the harmonised application form from UDI portal
Filled at selvbetjening.udi.no
- !Visa fee receipt
Paid online via UDI portal (refundable for EU/EEA family members)
- !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
Invitation & Relationship
- !Invitation letter from the Norwegian host
States purpose of visit, relationship between applicant and reference, dates, accommodation
- !Copy of host's passport (first + last page) OR Norwegian residence permit
- !Documentation of relationship if visiting family
E.g. marriage certificate, birth certificate showing parent/child, family tree if extended family
- ○UDI Sponsor for visitors form (sponsorship & invitation)
Filed by the Norwegian host with electronic ID, or paper form. Not required if applicant can show NOK 500/day/person bank balance for last 3 months OR has 6 months of wage specifications.
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
Financials & Employment
- !Documents of employment, school, studies + permission for leave + income proof
- !Copy of bank account (last 3 months)
Minimum NOK 500/day/person required
EU/EEA Family Member Route (if applicable)
- ○Proof you are a close family member of an EU/EEA national (spouse, child <21, dependent parent/child >21)
Apply under EU Family Member rules — visa fee is refunded
- ○Documents showing the EU/EEA national lives in / is moving to Norway
Norwegian residence registration, work contract, etc.
- ○Flight ticket showing you travel together OR proof of joining them
For Minors (Under 18)
- ○Consent letter signed by both parents (legalised) if travelling alone
- ○Consent from non-travelling parent (legalised) if with one parent only
- ○Certificate of single custody (if applicable)
! = 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
Norwegian host fills sponsorship form
Host completes Sponsor for visitors at udi.no (digital with electronic ID, or paper). Optional but strongly recommended.
- 02
Applicant registers application online
At selvbetjening.udi.no → select 'Visitor visa' → purpose: family/friends → pay €90 → print the cover letter from email.
- 03
Book VFS appointment
At visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/nor — select the nearest VFS centre.
- 04
Submit documents + biometrics at VFS
Originals + A4 copies (no staples), invitation letter, relationship proofs, biometrics.
- 05
Application forwarded + decision
VFS couriers the file to the Royal Norwegian Embassy, New Delhi. Decision in 15 days standard; passport returned via VFS or 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 weak — missing purpose, dates, or host's residence proof
- 2Relationship not clearly documented (e.g. claiming 'family' without marriage / birth certificate)
- 3Sponsor's NOK 500/day commitment not properly evidenced
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 Tourist Visa Eligibility Check
Answer 10 quick questions to see your likelihood of approval. This is not a guarantee — final decision is always with the Embassy — but it flags common weak spots so you can address them before applying.
What's the primary purpose of your trip?
How long do you plan to stay?
Have you previously visited any Schengen country?
Have you ever been refused a Schengen (or any country's) visa?
Past refusals must be disclosed — they show up in VIS database across Schengen countries.
Do you have confirmed travel bookings?
Reservations are enough — don't buy tickets until visa approval.
What's your current employment status?
What's your typical 3-month bank balance?
Schengen needs ~₹700/day covered. For a 10-day trip, minimum ₹70,000 stable balance.
How many years of Income Tax Returns (ITR) can you show?
What are your strongest ties to India (return-intent)?
Embassies want evidence you'll come back — not overstay.
Who are you travelling with?
Indicative only — final decision is always with the Embassy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the UDI Sponsor for visitors form mandatory?+
Who counts as a close family member for EU/EEA fee exemption?+
Can my Norwegian host pick me up at the airport?+
How long can I stay if my visa is granted for 90 days?+
What if my visit overlaps with a wedding/event in Norway?+
Can I bring my children on the same visa application?+
Before you apply
Two ways to apply for your Norway norway visa for visiting family & friends (schengen type c).
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 visa for visiting family & friends (schengen type c) 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.
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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 visa for visiting family & friends (schengen type c) 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 families
We've helped many families get their Norway visa — the easy way.
From first-time norway visa for visiting family & friends (schengen type c) applicants to cases that were refused elsewhere, our licensed team has guided families 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 Business Visa (Schengen Type C — Business / Conference)
Short-stay Schengen visa for meetings, conferences, training, and trade events in Norway for Indian business professionals.
Norway Transit Visa (Schengen Type C — Transit)
Short-stay Schengen visa for Indian citizens passing through Norway en route to another destination — typically for stopovers requiring entry into the Schengen area.
Norway Airport Transit Visa (ATV)
Visa for Indian citizens transiting through the international zone of a Norwegian airport (typically Oslo OSL) without entering the Schengen area.
Norway Seafarers' Transit Visa (Schengen Type C)
Schengen transit visa for Indian merchant marine seafarers joining or leaving a vessel via a Norwegian port.
Norway Study Residence Permit (Long-Stay — Informational)
Informational guide to the Norway Residence Permit for studies (higher education / vocational school / folk high school) for Indian citizens.
Norway Work Residence Permit (Skilled Worker / Long-Stay — Informational)
Informational guide to Norway Residence Permits for work (Skilled Worker, Specialist, Self-employed, Independent Contractor, Seasonal Worker, Service Provider, etc.) for Indian citizens.
Norway Family Reunification Residence Permit (Long-Stay — Informational)
Informational guide to Norway Family Immigration permits — spouse, registered partner, cohabitant, children, parents, and siblings of Norwegian residents.
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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