I am a Ukrainian citizen. What are the rules for legal entry into Norway?
If you have a biometric passport, you can travel to Norway without needing a visa.
If you do not have a biometric passport or are missing ID documents, you can still apply for protection in Norway if you are already in Norway or if you reach the Norwegian border.
This information applies only for entry into Norway and does not encompass travel through other countries. You must check the rules that apply for border crossings for Ukrainian citizens without a biometric passport or ID documents in other countries you have to pass through on your way to Norway. Unfortunately, the Norwegian authorities and UDI cannot answer questions about rules beyond Norway's borders.
If you are not applying for protection in Norway, the following rules for entry into Norway apply:
- If you have a biometric passport from Ukraine, you can travel to Norway without needing a visa. Children must also have a biometric passport to enter Norway without a visa, even if traveling with parents who have a biometric passport.
- If you do not have a biometric passport, you must have a visa, residence permit or residence card in Norway. This applies to adults and children alike.
- As a general rule, foreign citizens who need a visa or a residence permit to live or work in Norway must apply before entering Norway. Due to the security situation, the embassy and the VFS application centre in Ukraine are currently closed (eksternt nettsted). Therefore, it is not possible to apply for a visa or residence permit from Ukraine for the time being, but the Norwegian Embassy in Ankara, Türkiye, is processing applications from Ukrainian citizens.
For more information on how to submit your application, please visit: