Bulgaria and Romania become part of the Schengen area
The fact that Bulgaria and Romania become part of the Schengen area means that stays in Bulgaria and Romania from 31 March count as time spent in the Schengen area for those who can visit Norway without a visa and with a visa.
Residence permit or D visa from Bulgaria and Romania
As of 31 March 2024, you can travel throughout the Schengen area when you have a residence permit or D visa from Bulgaria or Romania.
This also applies to residence permits and D visas issued by Bulgaria and Romania before 31 March 2024.
Visitor visa (C visa) from Bulgaria and Romania
As of 31 March 2024, Bulgaria and Romania can issue Schengen visas (C visas) which can be used for travel throughout the Schengen area.
Visitor visas (C visas) issued by Bulgaria and Romania before 31 March 2024 cannot be used to travel to other Schengen countries.
Border control
As of 31 March 2024, there are no border controls between Bulgaria, Romania and other Schengen countries for flights and sea journeys.
Controls at the borders between Bulgaria, Romania, Greece and Hungary will no longer take place as of 1 January 2025.