How do I travel into Norway?


You must first check whether or not you need a visa for entry into Norway. See whether you are among those who do not need a visa to visit Norway (visa-free entry).

If you do not need a visa

You can enter Norway at any time within the deadline set out in your decision letter (normally 6 months).

If you need a visa

  • You will need what is called an entry visa.
  • UDI will notify the embassy responsible for your case to issue you this visa; you do not need to apply for it. 
  • The relevant foreign service mission or embassy will contact you to book an appointment for you to come and pick up your visa. 
  • On the visa, it will state when you can enter Norway. There will be a deadline for the last date you are allowed to enter Norway. 
  • With a valid entry visa for Norway, you are allowed to transit or travel through other Schengen countries en route to Norway. 

Support for travel expenses

It is not possible to receive financial support from UDI to cover your trip to Norway. This also applies for family members of refugees.

The International Organization of Migration (IOM) can assist in organising your trip (external website).