How do I travel into Norway?

Travelling to Norway

If you are not already in Norway when your application is granted, you must now check when you can travel to Norway.

First, you must check whether you need a visa to enter Norway. Please check whether you need a visa.

If you do not need a visa 

You will notified by the embassy or the Visa Application Centre where you handed in the application when you are allowed to travel to Norway. You will also be notified about the date you have to enter Norway at the latest.

If you have questions, contact the embassy or Visa Application Centre where you handed in the application.

If you need a visa

  • The visa you need is called an entry visa
  • The UDI will ask the embassy which is responsible for your case to issue you this visa; you do not need to apply for one.
  • The Visa Application Centre where you handed in the application or the embassy will contact you to agree on a time for you to come and collect your visa. It will take up to a week for them to contact you. You will collect your visa at the same place as you handed in the application.  
  • The visa is usually valid for 30 days, and show when you can travel to Norway.