Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) — Seafarers' TransitVerified 2026-05-12Norway Seafarers' Transit Visa (Schengen Type C)
The Norway Seafarers' Transit Visa lets Indian seafarers (merchant marine, fishing fleet, offshore) enter Norway to join or disembark a vessel. It's a specialised Schengen Type C visa with documentation focused on the seafarer's identity book, employer letter, and vessel/port details.
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Processing
15 calendar days from when the Royal Norwegian Embassy receives your complete application
Stay Duration
Up to 5 days per transit (Schengen-wide); duration aligned to vessel schedule
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 merchant marine officers, ratings, and crew joining vessels in Norwegian ports
- Seafarers disembarking from a Norwegian-port-bound vessel and transiting back to India
- Offshore industry workers (oil & gas) where transit requires entry to Schengen
- Fishing fleet crew on registered vessels
Not eligible under this visa:
- Tourists or business travellers — apply for the appropriate Schengen Type C
- Long-term offshore workers on Norwegian Continental Shelf permits — separate route via UDI
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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
Seafarer Identity
- !Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC) / Indian Seafarer's Identity Document
Original + photocopy
- !Valid passport + previous passports (3 months beyond transit, 2 blank pages)
- !Passport-size photograph
Employer & Vessel
- !Letter from shipping company / employer
Confirms position on board, joining/disembarking port and date, vessel name and IMO number, guarantee of repatriation
- !Vessel agent's letter at the Norwegian port
Confirms vessel's arrival/departure schedule and the seafarer's expected presence
- ○Crew contract / shipping articles
If available — strengthens the application
Application & Insurance
- !Signed UDI online application printout
- !Visa fee receipt
- !Travel/health insurance (€30,000 Schengen-wide)
- !Flight ticket — to Norway (joining) OR back to India (disembarking)
! = mandatory · ○ = optional / if applicable
The journey.
4 steps from intake to approval. Curved spine on the right shows the natural pace — never as linear as government sites pretend.
- 01
Shipping company arranges UDI registration
Employer files the seafarer's online application at selvbetjening.udi.no, pays the fee, and prints the cover letter.
- 02
Book VFS appointment
At visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/nor — mark as 'Seafarers' Transit'.
- 03
Submit documents + biometrics
CDC, vessel agent letter, employer letter, flight ticket — at VFS.
- 04
Decision + passport return
Standard 15 days; expedited for vessel-schedule emergencies with documentation.
What works
4 levers that flip a borderline case.
- Apply at least 3 weeks before the vessel's expected arrival/departure — port schedules slip and refusals leave you stranded.
- The Norwegian port agent letter is critical — without it, even with a strong employer letter, the application looks weak.
- If the vessel is held up, request a date amendment via VFS rather than withdrawing the application.
- Carry the CDC plus photocopies through every transit — Norwegian immigration verifies seafarer status at the port.
What kills cases
Top 3 refusal triggers we see.
- 1Missing or weak vessel agent letter
- 2Discrepancies between employer letter dates and vessel itinerary
- 3Expired or about-to-expire CDC
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
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Before you apply
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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.
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the approved route
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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 seafarers' transit visa (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.
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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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