Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) — Tourism Verified 2026-05-12Norway Tourist Visa (Schengen Type C — Short Stay)
Schengen short-stay visa for Indian citizens travelling to Norway for tourism, sightseeing, fjord cruises, and the Northern Lights — up to 90 days.
No visa is ever guaranteed — the final decision always rests with the Norway visa authority. We make sure your file is presented at its strongest.
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
Where do you stand?
Tell us your situation
Pick what fits — no long forms, just a quick WhatsApp or a call.
Why files get refused
Most Norway visitor visa refusals come down to a few fixable things
Refusals are common now, and the government fee is non-refundable. The good news: almost every reason below is something we can strengthen before you submit.
Insufficient bank balance — not meeting NOK 500/day/person rule
Weak ties to India — no family/property/job commitments making return likely
Travel insurance not meeting €30,000 minimum OR not covering full trip duration
Inconsistent itinerary — Norway marked as main destination but more nights booked elsewhere in Schengen
Documents not translated to English/Norwegian by an authorised translator
Recent Schengen refusals not addressed with new evidence
What we actually do
We build a stronger file — you don't guess
Check your profile before filing
We tell you honestly if the case is ready — before you spend the government fee.
Review funds & ITR alignment
Bank statement, income and tax records presented the way officers expect.
Structure purpose & cover letter
A clear travel story that answers the officer's real questions.
Show strong ties to India
Job, business, property and family framed as genuine reasons to return.
Sponsor & invitation papers
If family is inviting you, we line their documents up with your profile — a common silent refusal trigger.
Guide the full submission
Online portal or VFS appointment, biometrics and passport steps — supported until the decision.
Refused before?
We rebuild refused Norway cases the right way.
Reapplying with the same file usually earns the same answer. We find the real reason first, then rebuild — no guarantees, just a properly prepared reapplication.
Before you reapply, we check:
- What your refusal letter actually says — and what it doesn't.
- Whether the officer's GCMS notes are worth pulling for the real reason.
- Which documents were weak: funds, employment, purpose, or ties.
- Whether reapplying now — or strengthening first — is the smarter move.
Same flat fee whether it's your first application or a reapplication. Read the refusal guide
Your whole Norway Tourist Visa,
handled for one honest price.
A strong Norway file clearly explains your travel purpose, funds, and ties to India. We structure and submit everything properly — so your case is presented clearly and professionally.
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Everything below — included, nothing extra
- Document checklist
- Application form guidance
- Document review
- Cover letter
- Purpose of travel structure
- Financial proof review
- Sponsor document guidance
- Submission & appointment support
- Post-submission guidance
Not sure you qualify? Start with a refundable ₹499 possibility report — an honest Yes / Maybe / No, credited to this fee. Read the full guide
Price is for our consultancy service only and includes 18% GST. No agency can guarantee a visa — the final decision rests with the visa authority.
Your fee, justified
₹12,999 fee — what exactly is included?
Our professional fee isn't just form-filling. It covers complete Norway visitor visa preparation, document & refusal-risk review, financial-proof structuring, submission support and post-filing guidance. Tap any item to see what's inside.
Before we prepare your Norway visitor visa file, we understand your complete profile — every applicant is different, so no two files are built the same way.
- Purpose of travel
- Employment or business background
- Monthly income & savings
- Funds available for the trip
- Family ties in India
- Property / assets, if any
- Previous travel history
- Relatives, friends or a sponsor in Norway, if any
- Previous visa refusals, if any
- Planned trip duration
- Who is paying for the trip
- Whether the trip is realistic for your profile
A visitor visa isn't approved just because documents are attached — the purpose, funds, travel plan and return ties all have to support each other.
We don't hand everyone the same checklist. After understanding your profile, we build one for your exact case type:
- Salaried
- Business owner
- Self-employed
- Farmer / agriculture income
- Student or minor
- Retired parent
- Housewife / dependent
- Family visit
- Tourist visit
- Business visitor
- Previous refusal
- Sponsor-supported
- First-time traveller
This avoids missing key documents — and avoids piling on documents that aren't explained properly.
We review your documents before preparing and submitting, checking they're complete, readable, consistent and well-arranged:
- Passport & photographs
- Bank statements
- Salary slips
- ITR / Form 16
- Employment & leave-approval letters
- Business / GST / registration proof
- Income proof
- Property documents, if any
- Family & marriage documents, if applicable
- Invitation & sponsor documents, if applicable
- Previous refusal letter, if any
- Travel history, itinerary & stay proof
Funds are one of the most common refusal triggers. A high balance alone isn't enough if the money doesn't look genuine, stable, and tied to your income. We check:
- Whether the balance is reasonable for the trip
- Average balance vs trip cost
- Sudden large deposits that need explaining
- Salary / business income vs bank statement
- ITR vs income profile
- Whether you can afford the trip without leaning entirely on a sponsor
- Whether sponsor support is properly explained
- Whether funds look genuine and traceable
We help structure the financial side professionally so it reads as genuine, not borrowed for the application.
We help present a clear, realistic purpose — tourism, a holiday, a family/relative visit, an event, a business meeting, or parents visiting children — and make sure it lines up with your dates, funds, itinerary and documents.
A weak or vague purpose makes a file look doubtful. We keep it clear, simple and professional.
We prepare or structure the main explanation letter — a professional summary that makes your case easy for the officer to understand. It covers:
- Who you are and why you want to visit
- How long you'll stay and where
- Who is paying for the trip
- What you do in India
- Which financial documents are attached
- Your family ties in India
- Why you'll return after the visit
- If previously refused — what has changed since
This is not a guarantee letter — it's a clear, professional explanation of your case.
The officer must be satisfied you'll leave Norway after your authorized stay. We identify and present your reasons to return:
- Job continuity or business ownership
- Regular income source
- Spouse / children / parents in India
- Dependents and family responsibilities
- Property or assets in India
- Education or business commitments
- Previous travel compliance, if any
If someone in Norway is inviting you, we guide the sponsor-side documents:
- Invitation letter
- Sponsor status proof (passport / PR / citizenship)
- Sponsor employment & income proof
- Sponsor bank statement, if needed
- Relationship & communication proof
- Who bears expenses & stay arrangement
A sponsor supports the case but never guarantees approval — your own purpose, funds and ties must still be strong. We also flag if a file is leaning too heavily on the sponsor.
We guide or assist with the application form and details (online portal or the VFS/embassy form, depending on Norway), and check consistency between the form and your documents:
- Personal, passport & travel-history details
- Employment & education history
- Family information
- Purpose of visit & funding details
- Sponsor information, if applicable
- Previous-refusal declarations
- Background questions
- Correct document categories
Wrong, incomplete or inconsistent information can hurt this application — and future ones too.
How a file is lodged depends on the country — some are fully online, while others (most Schengen states) need you to complete the form first, then book a VFS appointment and submit a physical file in person. We guide the exact Norway process:
- Completing the application form first, where required, to unlock the appointment
- Booking the VFS / embassy appointment
- Arranging documents in the right order — for upload or the VFS counter
- Guiding the visa-fee payment
- Final review before submission or your VFS visit
- What to carry to the appointment (originals, photos, forms)
- Submitting / lodging and saving the confirmation
- What happens after submission
After submission, if biometrics are required, we guide you through:
- Biometrics Instruction Letter
- VFS appointment booking
- Documents to carry
- What to expect at the VFS centre
- How biometrics update in your application
- What to do once biometrics are done
Biometrics fee is separate, paid to the authority / VFS as applicable.
Our support doesn't stop at submission. We stay connected and guide you on:
- How to check application updates
- What official messages mean
- What to do if more documents are requested
- What to do after a Passport Request
- VFS passport submission & courier return
- Decision-update explanation
- Next steps after approval
- Basic guidance if refused
What's not included (paid direct, at actual cost)
- Government / embassy visa fee
- Biometrics fee
- VFS service charges
- VFS courier & SMS charges
- VFS premium-lounge charges
- Travel insurance
- Flight tickets
- Hotel bookings
- Translation charges
- Notary / attestation
- Medical exam, if ever required
- Any other third-party charges
No agency can guarantee a visa — the final decision is always the visa officer's. Our role is to prepare, review, structure and present your file professionally from the documents and profile you provide.
Good to know before you apply
Rules that apply to every Norway visa type — worth a quick read so nothing trips up your file.
- 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)
Previously refused?
Same feeWe rebuild refused Norway cases the right way.
What it costs
Government & VFS fees
Paid directly to Norway / VFS — these are not our service fee, and we never mark them up.
| 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.
What to gather
Documents required
Having a document isn't the same as presenting it right — that's the part we handle.
Core Documents
5 items- Signed printout of the harmonised application form from UDI portalRequired
Filled at selvbetjening.udi.no — the cover letter you receive by email is mandatory at your VFS appointment
- Visa fee receipt (UDI portal)Required
Paid online when you register the application
- Valid current passport + ALL previous passportsRequired
Valid 3 months beyond stay, 2 blank pages, issued within last 10 years
- Passport-size photographRequired
1 recent photo, 35–40mm, white background, taken within last 6 months
- Copy of biodata page + all used pages of the passportRequired
Travel & Stay
5 items- Travel medical insurance for the Schengen areaRequired
Minimum €30,000 coverage, valid for the full duration of the stay, covers accidents/illness/emergency evacuation
- Confirmed roundtrip flight booking (itinerary)Required
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 itineraryRequired
- Confirmation of accommodation in Norway and any other Schengen countries visitedRequired
Hotel booking or rental confirmation for the entire stay
- Confirmation of payment from travel agent (cruises / package tours only)
Financials
2 items- Bank statement (last 3 months)Required
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
4 items- Documents of employment, school or studies + permission for leaveRequired
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)
3 items- 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
1 item- Letter granting Power of Attorney
Only if another person represents you. Separate UDI form available.
Required · 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 the official VFS Global page for Norway
- 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, answered straight
Yes. A Norway Schengen visa lets you travel to all 29 Schengen countries (Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, etc.) for the validity and stay allowance printed on the sticker.
Up to 6 months before travel; minimum 15 days. The sweet spot is 3–4 weeks before departure — enough buffer for 15–30 day processing, not so early that bookings expire.
No — most applicants don't face an interview. However, the Royal Norwegian Embassy may call you in if your application raises questions (financial profile, travel history, purpose). VFS notifies you if needed.
Absolutely not. A tourist visa does NOT authorise paid employment in Norway. Working on a tourist visa can result in deportation and a multi-year Schengen ban. For work, apply for a Residence Permit via UDI directly.
No. Svalbard and Jan Mayen are NOT part of the Schengen area. Visits of up to 24 hours from mainland Norway are typically permitted, but longer stays require separate authorisation from the Governor of Svalbard.
The Embassy issues a refusal letter stating the reason. You can reapply anytime with new/stronger documentation. SureshotVisa specialises in refusal rebuilds — we decode the real reason (often different from what's written) and restructure the case for reapplication.
Minimum NOK 500 per person per day for the duration of the stay. E.g., a 10-day trip needs NOK 5,000 (~₹40,000) clearly visible in your 3-month bank statement. If you can show this, you don't need a sponsorship form.
Still have a question about your case? Ask us directly — we usually reply in 5 minutes.
Before you apply
Two ways to file your Norway visa.
One quietly burns your fee, your trip and your record. The other gets it right the first time.
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.
The gamble
One mistake = fee, flights & record gone
With SureshotVisa
Professionally guided
- A licensed consultant checks your case honestly before you spend a rupee on embassy fees.
- We build your Norway file the way the embassy approves — documents, cover letter, financials.
- We catch the weak-ties, funding and intent issues behind most 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.
Typical result
1200+ approvals · refused files rescued
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 file 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 visa 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.
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View guideNorway Transit Visa (Schengen Type C — Transit)
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View guideNorway 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.
View guideNorway Seafarers' Transit Visa (Schengen Type C)
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View guideNorway 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.
View guideNorway 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.
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View guideSource & 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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