Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) — TourismVerified 2026-05-12Norway Tourist Visa (Schengen Type C — Short Stay)
The Norway Tourist Visa (Schengen Type C) lets Indian passport holders visit Norway and the wider Schengen area for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Applications are filed online via the UDI Application Portal (selvbetjening.udi.no); biometrics and document submission happen at VFS Global on behalf of the Royal Norwegian Embassy, New Delhi.
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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 travelling to Norway for tourism, sightseeing, fjord cruises, or Northern Lights trips
- Multi-Schengen travellers where Norway is the main destination (most nights booked in Norway)
- Travellers with confirmed return flight + accommodation reservations
- Applicants with stable income and minimum NOK 500 per person per day documented
Not eligible under this visa:
- Anyone intending to work or take up paid employment in Norway (tourist visa does NOT authorise work)
- Applicants planning to stay longer than 90 days — apply for a Residence Permit via udi.no instead
- Travel exclusively to Svalbard (requires separate authorisation for stays > 24 hours)
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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 — the cover letter you receive by email is mandatory at your VFS appointment
- !Visa fee receipt (UDI portal)
Paid online when you register the application
- !Valid current passport + ALL previous passports
Valid 3 months beyond stay, 2 blank pages, issued within last 10 years
- !Passport-size photograph
1 recent photo, 35–40mm, white background, taken within last 6 months
- !Copy of biodata page + all used pages of the passport
Travel & Stay
- !Travel medical insurance for the Schengen area
Minimum €30,000 coverage, valid for the full duration of the stay, covers accidents/illness/emergency evacuation
- !Confirmed roundtrip flight booking (itinerary)
Fixed travel dates of maximum 90 days; do NOT purchase the ticket until visa is granted
- !Travel agency certificate confirming organized trip OR detailed self-planned itinerary
- !Confirmation of accommodation in Norway and any other Schengen countries visited
Hotel booking or rental confirmation for the entire stay
- ○Confirmation of payment from travel agent (cruises / package tours only)
Financials
- !Bank statement (last 3 months)
Stamped and signed by the bank. Minimum NOK 500/day/person documented.
- ○Income Tax Returns (last 2 assessment years)
Strengthens financial profile if asked
Status-Based Documents
- !Documents of employment, school or studies + permission for leave
Letter from employer / institution confirming position and approved leave for travel dates
- ○Self-employed — company registration + GST certificate
- ○Sponsored — UDI Sponsor for visitors form + sponsor's ID + relationship proof
Norwegian host can use the digital sponsorship form on udi.no (electronic ID) or paper form
- ○Retired — pension statements (last 3 months) OR property/business income proof
For Minors (Under 18)
- ○Original + copy of consent letter signed by BOTH parents (if travelling alone), legalized
- ○Original + copy of consent letter from non-travelling parent (if with only one parent), legalized
- ○Certificate of single custody (if applicable)
Optional — Power of Attorney
- ○Letter granting Power of Attorney
Only if another person represents you. Separate UDI form available.
! = 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' → fill in the form → pay the €90 fee → print the cover letter you receive by email.
- 02
Book a VFS appointment
Go to visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/nor → select your nearest VFS centre → book a biometrics + document submission appointment.
- 03
Submit documents + biometrics at VFS
Attend VFS with originals + A4 copies (no staples or pins) + the UDI cover letter. Give fingerprints and facial photo.
- 04
Application forwarded to the Embassy
VFS couriers your file to the Royal Norwegian Embassy, New Delhi. Processing (15 days standard) begins when the Embassy receives your file.
- 05
Decision + passport return
Decision communicated via SMS/email. Passport returned to VFS or via courier (if you opted for courier service).
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.
- 1Insufficient bank balance — not meeting NOK 500/day/person rule
- 2Weak ties to India — no family/property/job commitments making return likely
- 3Travel insurance not meeting €30,000 minimum OR not covering full trip duration
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
Can I enter other Schengen countries with a Norway tourist visa?+
How far in advance can I apply for a Norway tourist visa?+
Is an interview mandatory for a Norway tourist visa?+
Can I work on a Norway tourist visa?+
Does a Norway Schengen visa cover Svalbard?+
What happens if my Norway tourist visa is refused?+
How much money do I need to show for a Norway tourist visa?+
Before you apply
Two ways to apply for your Norway norway tourist visa (schengen type c — short stay).
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 tourist visa (schengen type c — short stay) 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 tourist visa (schengen type c — short stay) 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 travellers & families
We've helped many travellers & families get their Norway visa — the easy way.
From first-time norway tourist visa (schengen type c — short stay) applicants to cases that were refused elsewhere, our licensed team has guided travellers & families through Norway's exact requirements — so the file is approved the first time, without the stress, guesswork or risk of a refusal.
Other Norway Visa Types
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 Visa for Visiting Family & Friends (Schengen Type C)
Schengen short-stay visa for Indian citizens visiting family or friends resident in Norway — up to 90 days.
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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